Jurnal Kedokteran Sains dan Teknologi Medik (STM) is a medical and health journal published by the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara twice yearly, in January and July. Articles in this journal cover various fields, including basic medical sciences, clinical medicine, Islamic medicine, public health, and medical education, all contributing to advancing medical and health sciences.

 

Types of Articles
The articles published in Jurnal Kedokteran STM (Sains dan Teknologi Medik) include:

1. Research Articles: These are scholarly works resulting from research, whether derived from theses, dissertations, or other types of studies.
   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.
   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 research articles that synthesise various academic sources such as journal articles, books, theses, and reports related to a particular field of study. The types of literature reviews that can be published in this journal are: Scoping literature review, Integrative literature review, and Narrative literature review.
   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.
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.
   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.

 

Writing Guideline
A research article should consist of an introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Review articles (literature review) are adjusted to this format. The writing details of each section can be seen in the instructions provided in the article template or the general structure of the article below. One author (First Author) can only submit a maximum of two articles for one publication (issue number). If an author submits more than two articles, the third and subsequent articles will be automatically declined.

 

General Structure of Research Article:
Paper Identity
The paper title must be concise and informative. It should be pinpoint with the issue discussed and should not exceed 15 words. The title should represent the primary problem and/or main variables of the paper. The title is followed by the authors' names, affiliation, and email (see the article template). The names of authors should be written without any academic title. An ORCID ID must be added for each author. 

Abstract
The abstract should be clear and informative, and is created in a single paragraph, consisting of 150-200 words. The abstract should succinctly describe your entire paper. It begins with the research gap, followed by the purpose of the research, methodology, results, and conclusion of the findings. The abstract should stand alone, which means that there are no citations or references in the abstract. The abstract should tell the prospective reader what the author did and highlight the key findings. Avoid using technical jargon and uncommon abbreviations. Following the abstract, 3-5 keywords that are well selected and closely related to the research topic must be provided. 

Introduction
The introduction of a research paper should clearly state the purpose of the paper. It includes key references to appropriate work. It states the significant contribution of the research. The introduction should consist of the background of the study, research contexts, review of previous research, research gaps, knowledge gaps, and research objectives (at the end of the introduction). The introduction should show the scientific merit or novelty of the paper. All introductions should be presented in the form of paragraphs, not pointers, and with a proportion of 15-20% of the whole article length.
The introduction should comprise a literature review that includes a review of related literature in essay style. The purpose of a literature review is to “look again” (re+view) at what previous researchers have done regarding the topics of the article. Thus, in the literature review, the researchers should critically evaluate, reorganize, and synthesize the work of previous researchers, followed by the formulation of hypotheses (if any).

Research Method
The method section consists of a description concerning the research design, sample selection, and data sources, research instruments, data collection, and data analysis (variable measurement), with the proportion of 10-15% of the total article length, all presented in the form of paragraphs.

Results
The results obtained from the research have to be supported by sufficient data. The research results and the discovery must be the answers to the research questions and/or hypotheses stated previously in the review of literature part. The results section consists of a description of the results of the data analysis to answer the research question(s). The results should summarize (scientific) findings. It usually contains data presented in the form of tables, interview responses, and figures (see the Article Template for detail description of how to present tables, interview responses, figures, and graphs)

Discussion
Every author has a different style in writing the discussion section. In general, the discussion should explore the significance of the results of the work, not repeat them. In the discussion, it is the most important section of your article. Here you get the chance to sell your data. Make the discussion corresponding to the results, but do not reiterate the results. Often should begin with a brief summary of the main scientific findings. The meanings of the findings should be shown from current theories and references in the area addressed. The following components should be covered in the discussion: How do your results relate to the original question or hypothesis outlined in the Introduction/review of literature section (what)? Do you provide interpretation scientifically for each of your results or findings presented (why)? Are your results consistent with what other investigators have reported (what else)? Or are there any differences? In qualitative research, DISCUSSION can be presented along with the RESULT section to depict an in-depth explanation about the issue being discussed. 

Conclusion
The conclusion section consists of the summary and a restatement of the main findings. It should state concisely the most important propositions of the paper as well as the author’s views on the practical implications of the result. Tell how your work advances the field from the present state of knowledge. Without a clear conclusion, reviewers and readers will find it difficult to judge the work and whether or not it merits publication in the journal. Do not repeat the Abstract, or just list experimental results. Provide a clear scientific justification for your work, and indicate possible applications and extensions. You can also suggest future research and point out those that are underway. Write only one or two paragraphs for the Conclusion.

References
This section lists all the references cited in the text. Jurnal Kedokteran STM (Sains dan Teknologi Medik) uses AMA (American Medical Association) style. The references should be more up-to-date (published in the last 5-10 years). The primary sources cited in your paper are in the form of journal articles, proceedings, research reports, including theses and dissertations that can be accessed online (show the DOI address/URL). Citations from online journal articles should be at least 80% of the total references cited. Citation and reference systems must use the Reference Management System, such as Mendeley, EndNote, Zotero, or other similar tools.

General Requirements:
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 should be written in proper and correct Indonesian or English.
4. Scientific terms should be written according to established writing standards.
5. The article (with human or animal subject) has received approval from the ethics committee or has
     considered research ethics that can be accounted for.
6. The article follows the Jurnal Kedokteran STM (Sains dan Teknologi Medik) template. Articles that do not
     comply with the format will be returned to the authors, who will have the opportunity to make corrections.
7. The article uses a minimum of 20 references.
8. Citation and reference lists should follow the American Medical Association (AMA) style. Authors may use
     computer applications like Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or other similar tools.
9. The author is fully responsible for the content of the article.
10. Authors must submit the article through the article submission menu.

 

Peer-Review Process:
1. Authors can track the progress of their article submission through the website.
2. Authors will receive notifications about the acceptance, revisions, or rejection of their article via email.
3. 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 (with human or animal subject) has received approval from the ethics committee or has
     considered research ethics that can be accounted for.
4. The article follows the Jurnal Kedokteran STM (Sains dan Teknologi Medik) template.
5. The article uses a minimum of 20 references.
6. The author is fully responsible for the content of the article.

 

Publication Fees
The publication fee for articles in Jurnal Kedokteran STM (Sains dan Teknologi Medik) starting from December 1st, 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).