Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Proceedings of the International Conference on Technology and Health Sciences

1. Submission Requirements

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the conference submission system (e.g., EasyChair, OpenConf, or specified email) by the announced deadline. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.

2. Language

The official language of the proceeding is English. Manuscripts must be written in clear, grammatically correct English. Non-native speakers are strongly encouraged to have their work reviewed by a native English speaker or a professional editing service prior to submission.

3. Manuscript Format

Authors must follow the formatting guidelines strictly. Papers not conforming to the template may be rejected without review.

  • Paper size: A4 (210 mm × 297 mm)

  • Margins: 2.5 cm (top, bottom, left, right)

  • Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt for body text

  • Line spacing: Single (1.0)

  • Length: 4–8 pages (including references, figures, and tables)

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) and PDF/A

A standard template will be provided on the conference website.

4. Structure of the Manuscript

The manuscript should be organized as follows:

 
 
Section Description
Title Concise, informative, max 20 words
Author(s) Full names, affiliations, ORCID (optional), and corresponding author's email
Abstract 150–250 words, single paragraph, covering background, objective, methods, results, and conclusion
Keywords 3–5 keywords, separated by commas
Introduction Background, problem statement, research gap, and objectives
Methods Study design, subjects, instruments, procedures, data analysis
Results Findings with tables and figures as needed (no interpretation)
Discussion Interpretation, comparison with prior studies, limitations, and implications
Conclusion Summary of key findings and future work (optional recommendations)
Acknowledgments (optional) Funding sources, technical support, etc.
References Follow the citation style described below

5. Figures and Tables

  • Figures: High resolution (min 300 DPI), numbered consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.). Captions placed below the figure.

  • Tables: Numbered consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.). Captions placed above the table.

  • All figures and tables must be cited within the text and placed close to their first mention.

6. Citation and Reference Style

Use the IEEE Citation Style (preferred for technology and health sciences). References are numbered in the order they appear in the text, using square brackets, e.g., [1], [2–4].

Examples:

  • Journal article:
    [1] A. Kumar and S. Lee, "AI-based diagnostic system for diabetic retinopathy," IEEE Trans. Biomed. Eng., vol. 68, no. 4, pp. 1234–1241, Apr. 2021.

  • Conference paper:
    [2] M. Rahman, N. Hassan, and T. Wijaya, "Wearable ECG monitoring using IoT," in Proc. Int. Conf. Technol. Health Sci., 2025, pp. 45–50.

  • Book:
    [3] R. S. Pressman, Software Engineering, 8th ed. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 2019.

  • Website:
    [4] WHO. (2024). "Global strategy on digital health." [Online]. Available: https://www.who.int/digital-health

7. Plagiarism and Ethics

All submissions will be screened for plagiarism using software (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate). Similarity index must be below 20% (excluding references). Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate submission will lead to immediate rejection.

Authors must ensure:

  • All co-authors have approved the submission.

  • Appropriate informed consent was obtained for human/animal studies.

  • No conflict of interest is undisclosed.

8. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review:

  1. Initial screening by the editor (format, scope, plagiarism)

  2. Assignment to at least two independent reviewers

  3. Decision: Accept as is, minor revision, major revision, or reject

  4. Final decision notified within 4–6 weeks after submission

9. Revision and Final Submission

For accepted papers requiring revision, authors must submit:

  • Revised manuscript (with changes highlighted or tracked changes)

  • Response to reviewers (point-by-point reply)

The final camera-ready paper must be accompanied by:

  • Signed copyright transfer form

  • Completed author agreement

10. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The proceeding follows the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Any allegations of misconduct will be investigated thoroughly.

11. Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact:

Conference Secretariat
Email: conference@itekesmukalbar.ac.id
Website: ejournal.itekesmukalbar.ac.id
Phone: +62 82255914494