Author Guidelines

Jurnal Ibnu Sina is a medical and health journal published twice a year, in January and July. This journal is managed by the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara. Articles in this journal cover various fields, including basic medical sciences, clinical medicine, Islamic medicine, public health, and medical education, all of which contribute to the advancement of medical and health sciences.

Types of Articles

The articles published in Jurnal Ibnu Sina include:

  1. Research Articles: These are scholarly works resulting from research, whether derived from theses, dissertations, or other types of studies. (minimum 15 references)
    Writing Systematics:
    1. Title, abstract, and keywords are written in both Indonesian and English.
    2. The introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references are written in Indonesian.
  2. Case Reports: These are articles discussing interesting or rare cases, accompanied by their management. (minimum 15 references)
    Writing Systematics:
    1. Title, abstract, and keywords are written in both Indonesian and English.
    2. The introduction, case illustration, discussion, conclusion, and references are written in Indonesian.
  3. Literature Reviews: These are articles covering all types of scholarly works other than research findings. A literature review involves examining a theory, developing models, describing certain facts or phenomena, and evaluating the latest medical/health science products. (minimum 30 references)
    Writing Systematics:
    1. Title, abstract, and keywords are written in both Indonesian and English.
    2. The introduction, discussion, conclusion, and references are written in Indonesian.
  4. Systematic Reviews: These are research articles that review all relevant studies on a specific research question, topic, or phenomenon, and present them in a comprehensive and balanced way. (minimum 30 references)
    Writing Systematics:
    1. Title, abstract, and keywords are written in both Indonesian and English.
    2. The introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references are written in Indonesian.
  5. Book Reviews: These are articles that provide a brief overview and critique of a book (its strengths and weaknesses), along with comparisons to other scientific references. The title and content are written in Indonesian. (minimum 20 references)

General Guidelines

  1. The article must not have been previously published or accepted for publication in any other media.
  2. The article should be written in proper and correct Indonesian, following narrative writing rules.
  3. Scientific terms should be written according to established writing standards.
  4. The article should follow the journal's format, which can be downloaded via the provided link. Articles that do not comply with the format will be returned to the authors, who will have the opportunity to make corrections.
  5. Citation and reference list should follow the American Medical Association (AMA) style. Authors may use computer applications like Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or other similar tools.
  6. Authors must submit the article through the website: https://jurnal.fk.uisu.ac.id/index.php/ibnusina.
  7. Authors can track the progress of their article submission through the website.
  8. Authors will receive notifications about the acceptance, revisions, or rejection of their article via email.
  9. Once uploaded, the article will follow a process as outlined in the following flowchart:

Article Checklist

  1. The article is an original work and not a plagiarism from any source, whether published or unpublished.
  2. The article has never been published before and will not be published in any other media.
  3. The article has received approval from the ethics committee or has considered research ethics that can be accounted for.
  4. The article follows the Jurnal Ibnu Sina template.
  5. The author is fully responsible for the content of the article.

Formating Guidelines

The manuscript texts are written in Indonesia or English. Manuscripts will be first reviewed by editorial boards. The main text of a manuscript must be requirements are few: a) Use MS Word, typed in papers A4 (Width: 21 cm, Height: 29.7 cm), Margin (Top: 2.39 cm, left: 2.39 cm, Botton: 2.39 cm, Right: 2.39 cm), Times New Roman 11 pt; b) Use Indonesia or English as the language; c) Indent or space between all paragraphs; d) Articles must be following the surrounding style and journal template. The manuscript should be arranged in the following order (begin new sections on new pages). A submitted manuscript accepted for publication or published elsewhere is unacceptable and will not be published in Jurnal Ibnu Sina. Manuscripts sent to Jurnal Ibnu Sina must be free from plagiarism and self-plagiarism.

Download Article Template

Title

The title contains the studied variables and shows the manuscript content. It should be clear, brief, and informative. It should be written in TNR-11 Bold Letters, with a Maximum of 15 Words.

Authors Name

It must be complete without title, accompanied by the author and affiliation address. The Corresponding author must provide and use an e-mail address unique to themselves and not shared with another author registered or department.

Abstract

The abstract is written in proper and correct Indonesian and English. It must be written in one paragraph with a maximum of 200 words. The abstract contains a summary of the introduction, methods, results, and conclusion. The abstract should be typed in Times New Roman font, 9 pt, and single-spaced. Keywords consist of 3-5 words or phrases.

Introduction

This section contains the background, research problem, and objectives. The length of the introduction is a maximum of 3 pages. Content should be typed in 1.5 spacing, Times New Roman 12 pt font. The first line of each paragraph should be indented 1 cm from the left margin. The total length of the article content should not exceed 15 pages.

Level 2 Subheading
Use capital letters at the beginning of each word except for conjunctions, in bold, Times New Roman 12 pt, and 1.5 spacing.

Level 3 Subheading
Use capital letters at the beginning of each word except for conjunctions, in italics, Times New Roman 12 pt, and 1.5 spacing.

Method

This section describes the research design, population, sample size, sampling technique, location, data collection techniques, and data processing techniques. Include the ethical approval number and issuing institution. Typed with 1.5 spacing, Times New Roman 12 pt font. The first line of each paragraph should be indented 1 cm from the left margin.

Formulas should be written using the equation feature in Insert > Symbols > Equation. International nomenclature should be used.

Results
Content should be typed in 1.5 spacing, Times New Roman 12 pt font. The first line of each paragraph should be indented 1 cm. Results can be presented in tables/charts and figures with brief explanations. Results presented in tables should not be repeated in graphs. The maximum number of tables/graphs and figures is five.

Tables
Table titles should be placed above the table and typed single-spaced, Times New Roman 10 pt, with 12 pt spacing before and after paragraphs. Table content should be in Times New Roman 9 pt.

Charts and Figures
Titles of charts and figures should be placed below the figure and typed single-spaced, Times New Roman 10 pt, with 12 pt spacing before and after paragraphs. Charts and figures must be proportional with good resolution.

Discussion
This section contains an explanation of the results, comparison (similarities and differences) with other studies and their explanations, and potential further research development. The content is typed in 1.5 spacing, Times New Roman 12 pt font. The first line of each paragraph is indented 1 cm.

Conclussion
This section answers the research objectives and is written in one paragraph. The content is typed in 1.5 spacing, Times New Roman 12 pt font. The first line of each paragraph is indented 1 cm.

Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments are given to those who assisted with the research but did not contribute directly as authors. This section is optional. The content is typed in 1.5 spacing, Times New Roman 12 pt font. The first line of each paragraph is indented 1 cm.

References
All references must be managed using Mendeley Reference Manager and formatted in accordance with the American Medical Association (AMA) citation style.

Examples of AMA Style:

Printed Journal
1. Rainer S, Thomas D, Tokarz D, et al. Myofibrillogenesis regulator 1 gene mutations cause paroxysmal dystonic choreoathetosis. Arch Neurol. 2004;61(7):1025-1029.

Online Journal
2. Duchin JS. Can preparedness for biological terrorism save us from pertussis? Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2004;158(2):106-107. http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/158/2/106. Accessed June 1, 2004.
3. Smeeth L, Iliffe S. Community screening for visual impairment in the elderly. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2002;(2):CD001054. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD1001054.
4. van der Hoek L, Pyrc K, Jebbink MF, et al. Identification of a new human coronavirus [published ahead of print March 21, 2004]. Nat Med. doi:10.1038.nm1024.

Book Chapter (Printed)
5. Solensky R. Drug allergy: desensitization and treatment of reactions to antibiotics and aspirin. In: Lockey P, ed. Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy. 3rd ed. New York, NY: Marcel Dekker; 2004:585-606.

Book Chapter (Online)
6. Resnik NM. Geriatric medicine. In: Braunwald E, Fauci AS, Isselbacher KJ, et al, eds. Harrison’s Online. Based on: Braunwald E, Hauser SL, Fauci AS, Kasper DL, Longo DL, Jameson JL, eds. Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine. 15th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2001.
http://www.hsls.pitt.edu/resources.documentation/harrisoninfo.html. Accessed December 6, 2005.

Printed Book
7. Adkinson N, Yunginger J, Busse W, Bochner B, Holgate S, Middleton E, eds. Middleton’s Allergy: Principles and Practice. 6th ed. St Louis, MO: Mosby; 2003.

Online Book
8. Lunney JR, Foley KM, Smith TJ, Gelband H, eds. Describing Death in America: What We Need to Know. Washington, DC: National Cancer Policy Board, Institute of Medicine; 2003. http://www.nap.edu/books/0309087252/html/. Accessed December 6, 2005.

Website
9. Antimicrobial Resistance. Infectious Diseases Society of America. http://www.idsociety.org/Topic_Antimicrobial_Resistance/. Accessed July 21, 2014.

Printed Government/Organization Report
10. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance, 2000. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Dept of Health and Human Services; 2000.

Online Government/Organization Report
11. World Health Organization. Equitable access to essential medicines: a framework for collective action. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2004/WHO_EDM_2004.4.pdf. Published March 2004. Accessed December 6, 2005.

Unpublished Material
12. Carrau RL, Khidr A, Crawley JA, Hillson EM, Davis JK, Pashos CL. The impact of laryngopharyngeal reflux on patient-reported quality of life. Laryngoscope. In press.

Publication Fees

The publication fee for articles in Ibnu Sina: Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan - Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara starting from August 1, 2024, is IDR 600,000. The fee is to be paid in two stages:

  1. Submission Fee: IDR 200,000 (to be paid after submission).
  2. Publication Fee: IDR 400,000 (to be paid after the review process is completed).