Author Guidelines

We are pleased to consider your submission for publication in JITSi: Jurnal Ilmiah Teknik Sipil. Please follow the instructions below to ensure that your manuscript adheres to our formatting and submission requirements.

1. Manuscript Submission

Online Submission: All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through our online submission system at https://e-journal.unper.ac.id/index.php/JITSi/index.
File Formats: Submissions should be in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. PDF submissions are not accepted unless requested for specific types of articles.
Cover Letter: A cover letter should be included with your submission, explaining why the manuscript is a good fit for the journal and its contribution to the field.

2. Manuscript Structure

Your manuscript should be structured as follows:

Title Page:
- Title of the article (concise and descriptive).
- Names and affiliations of all authors.
- Corresponding author’s contact details (email, phone number).
Abstract:
- A brief summary of the article (150-250 words) without references. It should clearly state the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
Keywords:
- Provide 4-6 keywords that best describe the content of your article.
Main Body:
- Introduction: Outline the problem, provide background information, and state the research objectives.
- Methodology: Describe the methods used in your research clearly and in sufficient detail.
- Results and Discussion: Present your findings with clarity and relevant data. Include tables, figures, and charts where appropriate. Interpret the results, discuss their implications, and compare with existing literature.
- Conclusion: Summarize key findings and suggest future research directions or applications.
- Acknowledgements (optional): The acknowledgements are addressed to the funding sources or those who contributed to the writing of the article.
References:
- Use the [citation style, e.g., APA, IEEE] for references. Ensure that all references are cited in the text and that all citations appear in the reference list.
- Include only relevant and up-to-date references.
Figures and Tables:
- All figures and tables should be numbered consecutively (e.g., Figure 1, Table 1).
- Each figure and table should have a title and should be referred to in the main body of the text.
- High-quality images should be provided (resolution of at least 300 dpi for images).

3. Manuscript Length

Original Research Articles: The page limit is 8-15 pages, including figures, tables, and references.
Review Articles: Should not exceed 10,000 words.
Technical Notes or Short Communications: Should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words.

4. Ethics and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is free from plagiarism and properly cites all sources of information.
Any conflicts of interest should be disclosed in the cover letter.
Research involving human participants or animals must adhere to ethical standards and require appropriate approvals (e.g., Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval).

5. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
Authors will be informed of the reviewer's decision, and revisions may be requested before final acceptance.

6. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright over their articles, but by submitting to JITSi: Jurnal Ilmiah Teknik Sipil, they grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the article.
Authors will be required to sign a copyright transfer or licensing agreement upon acceptance of their manuscript.

7. Publication Fees

Free publication.

8. Revisions and Resubmission

Authors may be required to revise and resubmit their manuscripts based on reviewers' feedback.
Revised manuscripts should be submitted within two weeks, with a summary of changes made.

9. Language and Style

Manuscripts should be written in clear, concise in Bahasa or English. If you need assistance with language editing, consider using a professional language editing service before submission.