Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines
Jurnal Kepemimpinan dan Manajemen Keperawatan (JKMK) welcomes scholarly manuscripts in nursing leadership, nursing management, nursing services, professional nursing practice, patient safety, quality improvement, nursing workforce, and healthcare organization management.
English or Bahasa Indonesia Title, Abstract & Keywords in English Double-Anonymous Peer Review APA 7th Edition
Important Language Requirement
The main manuscript may be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia. However, the Title, Abstract, and Keywords must always be written in English for every submission.
Submission Files Article Sections Language Title Page Anonymous Manuscript Manuscript Preparation Reporting Guidelines References Ethics & Declarations Supplementary Files Peer Review Submission Checklist
1. Mandatory Submission Files
Every submission must include two separate Microsoft Word (.docx) files. Authors must use the official JKMK templates.
JKMK Title Page Template
The Title Page contains all author-identifying information and publication declarations. This file is uploaded separately and will not be sent to reviewers.
- Article information
- Author names and affiliations
- ORCID iDs and corresponding author details
- Author contributions
- Funding statement
- Conflict of interest
- Ethical approval and informed consent
- Data availability statement
- Acknowledgments
- Declaration of AI use
- Author declaration
JKMK Manuscript Anonymous Template
The Anonymous Manuscript contains the scientific content of the article and is used for the double-anonymous peer-review process.
- No author names or affiliations
- No ORCID iDs or email addresses
- No identifying acknowledgments
- No author-identifying document metadata
- No tracked changes or comments
- Use the required article structure
Download the latest Title Page and Anonymous Manuscript templates from the official JKMK folder.
2. Article Sections
Research Article
Original empirical research relevant to nursing leadership, nursing management, nursing services, professional nursing practice, patient safety, quality improvement, nursing workforce, or healthcare organization management.
Structure: Introduction; Methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion; References.
Review Article
A rigorous synthesis of existing evidence, including systematic reviews, scoping reviews, integrative reviews, meta-analyses, or other methodologically appropriate reviews relevant to JKMK.
Structure: Introduction; Methods; Results/Findings; Discussion; Conclusion; References.
Case Study
Case-based scholarly work that provides relevant insights into nursing leadership, management, nursing services, quality improvement, patient safety, workforce management, or professional nursing practice.
Structure: Introduction; Case Presentation; Problem Identification/Assessment; Intervention or Management Strategy; Outcome; Discussion; Conclusion; References.
3. Language Requirements
The manuscript may be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia.
Authors should use one language consistently throughout the main text. Technical terms, official names, instruments, or standardized terminology may be retained in their original form where appropriate.
4. Title Page
Complete the official JKMK Title Page Template and upload it separately from the Anonymous Manuscript.
4.1 Article Information
- Article Title in English
- Running Title, maximum 50 characters where applicable
- Article Section
- Manuscript Language
4.2 Author Information
List all authors in the correct publication order and provide full name, affiliation, city/country, email address, and ORCID iD. Author information must match the OJS metadata.
4.3 Corresponding Author
Provide full name, affiliation, institutional postal address, email address, and telephone number where applicable.
4.4 Author Contributions
Use the contribution fields available in the Title Page Template. CRediT taxonomy or a clear narrative contribution statement may be used.
4.5 Required Declarations
- Funding Statement
- Conflict of Interest Statement
- Ethical Approval and Consent
- Data Availability Statement
- Acknowledgments
- Declaration of AI Use
- Author Declaration
- Corresponding Author Signature
5. Anonymous Manuscript
Prepare the scientific manuscript using the official JKMK Manuscript Anonymous Template. The file must be suitable for double-anonymous peer review.
Do not include:
- author names;
- affiliations;
- ORCID iDs;
- email addresses;
- corresponding author information;
- acknowledgments that reveal author identity;
- tracked changes or comments;
- author-identifying document metadata; or
- other identifying information that may compromise anonymous review.
6. Manuscript Preparation
6.1 Title
The title must be written in English for all manuscripts. It should be informative, concise, accurately reflect the article content, and avoid author-identifying information.
6.2 Abstract
The abstract must be written in English and should contain approximately 200–250 words. References must not be cited in the abstract.
For Research Articles, use: Background; Objective; Methods; Results; Conclusion.
6.3 Keywords
Provide 3–6 keywords in English. Use internationally recognized terms, preferably MeSH terminology where appropriate. Separate keywords with semicolons.
6.4 Introduction
Describe the urgency and significance of the problem, current evidence, research gap, theoretical and/or practical justification, and the objective of the study.
6.5 Methods — Research Article
Describe the Study Design; Setting and Period; Population, Sample, and Sampling Technique; Variables and Instruments; Data Collection; Data Analysis; and Ethical Considerations as applicable.
Provide sufficient information about instruments, including source, domains, scoring, validity, reliability, translation or cultural adaptation, and permission where applicable.
6.6 Methods — Review Article
Report the review design, review question, protocol registration where applicable, eligibility criteria, databases and information sources, search period and strategy, study selection, data extraction, critical appraisal or risk-of-bias assessment where applicable, and evidence synthesis.
6.7 Results / Findings
Present findings clearly and logically. Avoid unnecessary repetition of information already presented in tables and figures.
6.8 Tables
Tables should be editable, numbered consecutively, appropriately titled, and cited in the manuscript.
6.9 Figures
Figures should be numbered consecutively, clearly labeled, sufficiently legible, cited in the manuscript, and protect participant confidentiality.
6.10 Discussion
Interpret the main findings, compare them with previous studies, explain possible mechanisms or contextual factors, discuss implications, and state the strengths and limitations of the study.
6.11 Conclusion
The Conclusion should directly answer the study objective, be based on the findings, remain concise, and avoid introducing new data or unsupported claims.
7. Reporting Guidelines
Authors should follow an internationally recognized reporting guideline appropriate to the study design and upload the relevant checklist as a supplementary file where applicable.
| Study / Article Type | Recommended Reporting Guideline |
|---|---|
| Randomized controlled trial | CONSORT |
| Observational study | STROBE |
| Qualitative research | COREQ or SRQR |
| Systematic review / meta-analysis | PRISMA |
| Scoping review | PRISMA-ScR |
| Case report / applicable case study | CARE |
| Quality improvement study | SQUIRE |
| Diagnostic accuracy study | STARD |
| Prediction model study | TRIPOD |
| Clinical trial protocol | SPIRIT |
8. References
JKMK uses APA Style, 7th Edition. Authors should ensure that every in-text citation appears in the reference list and every reference listed is cited in the manuscript. DOI or URL information should be included whenever available.
Reference-management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote is recommended.
Journal Article
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Journal Title, volume(issue), page–page. https://doi.org/xxxxx
Book
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of book (Edition). Publisher.
Organizational Report
Organization Name. (Year). Title of report. URL
9. Ethics, Transparency, and Declarations
9.1 Ethical Approval and Informed Consent
Studies involving human participants, patients, health workers, students, medical records, institutional data, or identifiable information should report the applicable ethical approval and informed consent information.
9.2 Funding Statement
All funding sources must be disclosed. If no specific funding was received, authors may state:
“This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.”
9.3 Conflict of Interest
All relevant financial and non-financial conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
“The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
9.4 Data Availability Statement
Authors must provide a statement describing access to data supporting the study findings.
“The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.”
9.5 Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments must be placed on the Title Page, not in the Anonymous Manuscript.
9.6 Declaration of AI Use
Artificial intelligence or AI-assisted technologies must not be listed as authors. Human authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, citations, and scientific content of the submission.
“The authors used [name of AI tool] only for language editing and readability improvement. The authors reviewed and verified all content and take full responsibility for the final manuscript.”
9.7 Research and Publication Integrity
JKMK does not tolerate plagiarism, inappropriate text recycling, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, simultaneous submission, inappropriate authorship, citation manipulation, or undisclosed conflicts of interest. Submitted manuscripts may undergo similarity screening as part of the editorial assessment.
10. Supplementary Files
| Article Section | Suggested Supplementary Files |
|---|---|
| Research Article | Reporting checklist; ethical approval letter; research instruments/questionnaires; additional tables/figures; dataset or analysis plan when applicable. |
| Review Article | PRISMA checklist; PRISMA flow diagram; complete search strategy; data extraction table; critical appraisal or risk-of-bias results when applicable. |
| Case Study | CARE checklist; written informed consent for publication when required; institutional permission or ethical approval; additional figures or appendices. |
11. Editorial Screening and Peer Review
11.1 Initial Editorial Screening
Submitted manuscripts are evaluated for suitability, completeness, compliance with the Author Guidelines, manuscript anonymity, scientific quality, ethical requirements, similarity screening, and overall readiness for peer review.
11.2 Double-Anonymous Peer Review
Manuscripts that pass initial screening proceed to double-anonymous peer review. Author-identifying information must therefore be excluded from the Anonymous Manuscript.
11.3 Revision
When revision is requested, authors should submit a revised manuscript, a detailed point-by-point Response to Reviewers, and any additional documents requested by the editor.
12. Final Submission Checklist
- The manuscript is within the JKMK Focus and Scope.
- The work is original and is not under consideration elsewhere.
- The correct article section has been selected.
- The main text is consistently written in English or Bahasa Indonesia.
- The Title is written in English.
- The Abstract is written in English and contains approximately 200–250 words.
- Three to six Keywords are provided in English.
- The official JKMK Title Page Template has been completed.
- The official JKMK Anonymous Manuscript Template has been used.
- All author-identifying information has been removed from the Anonymous Manuscript.
- Document metadata, tracked changes, and comments have been removed.
- Author information on the Title Page matches OJS metadata.
- Author contributions have been completed.
- Funding has been disclosed.
- Conflicts of interest have been disclosed.
- Ethical approval and informed consent have been reported where applicable.
- A Data Availability Statement has been provided.
- Acknowledgments are placed on the Title Page.
- AI use has been declared where applicable.
- The appropriate reporting guideline has been followed.
- Relevant supplementary files have been prepared where applicable.
- All tables and figures are cited appropriately.
- References follow APA 7th Edition.
- All authors have approved the final submission.
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Download and complete both official JKMK submission templates before starting the online submission process.
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