Submissions

Author Guidelines

Article Type
J-Move Journal exclusively accepts manuscripts in the form of Original Research Articles. Submissions must be the result of empirical research that is original and has not been previously published, either in part or in full, in any other journal or publication outlet. Articles should present a clear research methodology, systematic data analysis, and a tangible contribution to the advancement of knowledge and technology in the field of mechanical engineering.

Research and Publication Ethics
Authors submitting to J-Move are required to adhere to standard scientific publication ethics, including honesty, originality, and academic responsibility in all stages of research and writing. For studies involving human subjects, animals, or personal data, authors must include evidence of ethical approval from a relevant institutional ethics committee, and this should be clearly stated in the manuscript. Plagiarism, data manipulation or fabrication, and duplicate submission are strictly prohibited. To uphold publication integrity, J-Move uses plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin during the initial screening process.

General Submission Requirements
Before submitting to J-Move, authors must ensure that the manuscript has not been published or is under consideration elsewhere. Submission is only allowed when all listed authors have approved the content and authorship order. If including data, figures, tables, or any materials owned by third parties, authors must obtain written permission from the copyright holder. Adherence to these requirements is essential to maintain academic and ethical integrity.

Manuscript Structure
Manuscripts must follow the scientific structure outlined below:

• Title: Concise and informative, maximum 15 words.
• Author Names and Affiliations: Include institutional affiliation and email address.
• Abstract: 150–250 words summarising the objective, methods, results, and conclusion.
• Keywords: 3–6 relevant keywords.
• Introduction: Background, objectives, and novelty of the study.
• Methodology: Detailed explanation of procedures, tools, materials, and analysis techniques.
• Results and Discussion: Present key findings, scientific interpretation, and analysis.
• Conclusion: Summary of significant findings and their implications.
• Acknowledgements (if applicable)
• References: Only include sources cited in the text.

Formatting and Template

• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
• Length: 8–15 pages
• Use the official journal template, available at [Download Template Link].

Citation and Reference Style
The citation style and reference formatting in this journal follow the APA Style (7th edition). Authors are required to maintain consistency in applying this citation and referencing style throughout the manuscript. To facilitate this and ensure accuracy, it is recommended to use reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote. All sources cited in the text must be included in the reference list, and every reference in the list must be cited within the manuscript.

    General Guidelines:

• Author names are written: Last name, First initial(s).
• Publication year appears in parentheses after the author’s name.
• Titles of articles are not italicised; book titles are italicised.
• Journal and proceeding titles are italicised and written in title case.
• For online sources, provide the full URL (no active hyperlinks).

    Reference Examples (APA Style):

• Journal Article: Budi, A. (2020). Analisis aliran fluida pada saluran sempit. Jurnal Teknik Mesin, 5(2), 50–60.
• Book: Smith, A. (2018). Heat transfer principles. Oxford University Press.
• Website: Badan Pusat Statistik. (2022, October 15). Pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia triwulan III-2022. https://www.bps.go.id/publication/2022/10/15/pertumbuhan-ekonomi.html
• Conference Proceeding: Nugroho, R., & Lestari, P. (2021). Analisis desain sistem pendingin otomatis pada kendaraan listrik. In Proceedings of the National Seminar on Mechanical Engineering 2021 (pp. 45–52). Universitas Teknologi Surabaya.
• Thesis/Dissertation: Wijaya, D. (2019). Studi numerik pengaruh geometri sirip pada efisiensi penukar kalor (Undergraduate thesis, Universitas Muslim Indonesia). UMI Repository. https://repository.umi.ac.id/handle/123456789/3456
• Official Report: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. (2020). Annual report on renewable energy. Directorate General of New and Renewable Energy. https://ebtke.esdm.go.id/laporan2020
• Magazine Article: Pratama, B. (2023, January). Teknologi mesin canggih dalam industri 5.0. Majalah Teknik Indonesia, 48(1), 22–26.
• Newspaper Article: Sari, M. (2024, March 12). Inovasi mesin lokal capai pasar ekspor. Kompas, p. 12.

Tables and Figures
Tables and figures should appear close to the relevant text. All visual elements must:

• Be numbered sequentially (e.g., Figure 1, Table 2)
• Include titles and sources
• Be high-resolution (at least 300 dpi)
• Use standard formats: JPEG, PNG, or TIFF

Revisions and Resubmission
If revisions are requested by reviewers or editors, authors are given a maximum of 14 days to resubmit the revised manuscript. A response letter must be included, explaining the revisions made and addressing each reviewer’s comment. Revised manuscripts will be re-evaluated by the editorial team and/or reviewers before a final decision is made. This process ensures the scientific quality and accuracy of the published article.

Peer Review Process
All eligible manuscripts undergo a single-blind peer review process, in which reviewers are aware of the authors’ identities, but authors do not know the reviewers’ identities. At least two expert reviewers are assigned to assess the scientific quality, originality, methodology, and relevance of the manuscript. The average review time is 2 to 8 weeks, depending on the complexity of the paper and the responsiveness of reviewers. After the review, the final decision is made by the editor and may result in one of the following outcomes: acceptance without revision, acceptance with minor/major revision, or rejection. Authors will receive detailed reviewer feedback for improvement.

Article Processing Charge (APC)
J-Move applies a processing fee of IDR 100,000 (only payable after the manuscript is accepted for publication).
There is no charge for the initial submission. The fee covers system maintenance, editorial management, and online publication.

Copyright and License
Authors retain copyright of their work but grant J-Move the right to publish the article.
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing redistribution with proper attribution to the author(s) and the journal.