Author Guidelines

General Information

Jurnal Empathy is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles in the field of health and community engagement. It is published twice a year. The journal accepts original community service articles, particularly those involving innovations, empowerment, health promotion, and interdisciplinary collaboration within public health and health education.

General Guidelines

Articles sent to the journal are not yet published. To avoid double publication, Jurnal Empathy does not accept any articles which are also sent to other journals for publication at the same time. The writer should ensure that all members of his/her team have approved the article for publication. If any financial support was received, or relationship(s) existed, the authors should mention that no conflict of interest of any financial support or any relationship or other, exists during a research project.

Review Process

Each manuscript is reviewed by the editors, and if of a sufficient standard, sent for double blind reviewed by at least one editorial board members as chosen by the journal team based on their expertise. In the reviewing process, there are at least two reviewers for each manuscript for the related topic. Judgement from the first reviewer will be the main priority on which the editor will make their decision, if there are only two reviewers. Three weeks will be needed for reviewer to complete one round of the reviewing process. Generally, the candidate of the reviewers will be chosen based on their reputation in the international publication number and the study quality. For the next step, the editor sends an invitation letter to each candidate of the reviewer. After the candidate of the reviewer has been informed of their availability for the reviewing process, the editor can create an account for each reviewer and then send manuscript by OJS. All the reviewing process is done by way of a double-blind review and is managed by the editor in OJS. The result may be accepting submission, revision required, resubmit for review, resubmit elsewhere, and decline submission. The sending author is given opportunity to correct the article based on suggestion received from the reviewer. Certain information of whether the article is accepted and published or refused is given to the sending author in written. These processes take avarage 12 weeks until publish.

Manuscript Guidelines

The article of research should be written in English on essay format which is outlined as follow:

1. Title Page. This includes: the title of the manuscript, thefull names without academic and professional credentials with commas between names. A number (1) is to be used to designate the corresponding author with academic and professional credentials, institutional affiliation(s), postal and e-mail addresses of each author.

2. Abstract for community service articles should be a maximum of 250 words. The abstract should include the following components: background, purpose, implementation methods, results or outcomes, and conclusion. It must be written clearly and concisely to help readers understand the key findings and contributions of the program without needing to read the full article. Keywords should be listed on the same page as the abstract, separated by commas (,). Use a maximum of 5 relevant keywords to support indexing and retrieval.

3. Manuscript is in continuous order:

a. Introduction

This section provides a concise overview of the community problem, its relevance, and why the program was necessary. Include: (1) Situation analysis or supporting data from local/regional/national sources; (2) A brief review of previous or similar community programs (if any); (3) The novelty or uniqueness of the approach used in your activity; (4) Avoid long literature reviews; and (5) State the main goal and specific objectives of the community service program. The purpose must be clear, measurable, and aligned with community needs.

b. Methods

Describe how the program was designed and implemented, covering: (1) Service design or model, including target population and location; (2) Time and duration of the activity; (3) Participants or stakeholders involved (e.g., health cadres, parents, children); (4) Steps of implementation, materials, and media used; and (5) Monitoring or evaluation methods to assess outcomes or impacts.

c. Results

Explain the outcomes of the program, such as: (1) Increased knowledge or behavior change; (2) Measurable health or environmental improvements; (3) Stakeholder participation and engagement levels; (4) Use tables, figures, or photos only if relevant; and (5) Briefly describe what each visual represents.

d. Discussion

Provide an interpretation of the results, including: (1) Significance and implications of the outcomes for the target community; (2) Comparing your results with findings from recent journal articles (preferably from the last 5 years) to reinforce the significance or uniqueness of your outcomes; (3) Strengths and challenges encountered during implementation; (4) Lessons learned or unexpected insights; and (5) Highlighting lessons learned that may inform future practices.

e. Conclusion

Summarize the key results and how they addressed the initial objectives. Clearly state: (1) Impact on the community; (2) Contribution to public health, (3) Recommendations for future community programs or policy adoption.

f. Acknowledgments (Optional)

Briefly acknowledge: (1) Funding sources; (2) Institutional support; and (3) Community members or participants.

g. References

Use the Vancouver citation style. Minimum of 15 references, with at least published in the last 5 years. Reference management software such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote is recommended. 

 

The structure of article of literature study is title, name of author (with no academic title); abstract; keywords; background; objectives; methods (please describe searching databases, how many article retrieved); results (summary from the research review); discussion; or conclusion; and references.

Every table is typed on 1 space. Number of tables is systematic as mentioned on the texts and completed with short title each. Provide explanation on the footnotes instead of on title. Please explain on footnotes all non standards information mentioned on table. Total table should not more than 5 tables.

The layout of article is to be written in A4 paper with margin at least 2.5 for each using Microsoft Word, Times New Roman font and single-spaced. The maximum number of pages is 20. Each page is numbered starting from title until the last page of the article.

Reference and citation use bracketed citation (name, year). Direct citation on references should include page number of the citation. The reference should use number system (Vancouver style) I, recommended using the application of Mendeley.

1. The numbering of references must correspond to the order in which they appear in the article and should be written using Arabic numerals enclosed in brackets. For example:

Community participation plays a crucial role in reducing stunting through education and local food innovation, as evidenced by recent studies in Central Java (1). Similarly, the national survey Riskesdas 2018 also emphasized the role of parenting patterns in preventing growth delays (2).

2. Journal titles should be abbreviated according to the Medicus Index. The list of official abbreviations can be accessed through the U.S. National Library of Medicine website at http://www.nlm.nih.gov.

3. References from abstracts are not permitted.

4. Articles that have been accepted for publication but are not yet published should be marked as “in press” or “forthcoming.” Articles submitted for publication but not yet accepted should be cited as “unpublished observations.” Such references may only be used if they are essential and with written permission from the author.

5. Avoid citing personal communications or unpublished personal experiences unless necessary, and only with appropriate permission.

6. All references must be verified by the authors against the original sources.

 

Below are examples of properly formatted references according to the Vancouver style. These examples cover various types of sources commonly used in academic writing, including journal articles, books, conference proceedings, reports, theses, and electronic sources. Authors should follow these formats to ensure consistency and accuracy in their reference lists.

1. Standard Journal Articles

a. Six or fewer authors

Smith J, Brown A, Lee K, Johnson M, Davis P, Wilson T. Effects of aerobic exercise on cognitive function in older adults: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Aging and Health. 2022;34(4):567–78. http://doi.org/10.1177/08982643211012345

b. More than six authors

Anderson P, Johnson T, Lee R, Martinez S, Gupta N, Kim H, et al. Impact of urban green spaces on mental health outcomes: A longitudinal study. Environmental Health Perspectives. 2021;129(7):77003. http://doi.org/10.1289/EHP6745

c. Organization as author

Kementerian Kesehatan RI. Pedoman penanggulangan masalah kesehatan intelegensia akibat gangguan degeneratif [Internet]. Jakarta: Direktorat Bina Gizi Masyarakat, Ditjen Binkesmas, Depkes RI; 2010 [cited 2025 May 28]. Available from: https://www.examplewebsite.go.id/pedoman-kesehatan-intelektual

d. Volume with supplement

Nguyen LT, Smith CE, Jacobs DR, Blumberg JB, Jenkins DJ, Slavin JL, et al. Development of a fiber intake database for the nutritional epidemiology study. Nutrition Journal. 2021;20 Suppl 1:15–21. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-021-00678-w

e. Volume with part

Johnson ML, Roberts P, Tanaka K, Singh A, Lopez G, Liu H, et al. Nutritional interventions for elderly patients in long-term care. Nutrition and Health. 2021;27(Pt 4):301–8. https://doi.org/10.1177/02601060219974

f. Magazine (issue) without volume

Sari D, Hidayat R. Community empowerment through waste management programs. Community Health Magazine. 2020;(12):10–13.

g. No number issue or volume

Improving sanitation in rural villages: a case study. Indonesia Public Health News. 2019 Jul:5–9.

h. The type of article needs to mention

Pratama B, Lestari P, Sari M. The role of family support in diabetes self-management [abstract]. Journal of Community Nursing. 2021;7(1):8–9.

2. Books and Other Monographs

a. Personal Author

Books written by individual authors.

Rahman A, Sari DP. Community development strategies based on local wisdom. Jakarta (ID): Pustaka Masyarakat Sejahtera; 2018.

b. Organization as Author

Official publications issued by organizations.

Ministry of Village Development. Guidelines for community service programs based on village empowerment. Jakarta: Ministry of Village Development; 2020.

c. Chapter in Edited Textbook

Chapter authored by one author within an edited book.

Santoso B, Kartini R. Participatory approach in community development. In: Handayani S, Wibowo T, editors. Methods and practices in community service. Bandung: Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Press; 2019. p.45–67.

d. Proceedings of Scientific Conferences

Rachmawati N, Sudarsono B, Yusuf A, editors. Empowering rural communities through health and education programs. Proceedings of the 3rd National Conference on Community Engagement; 2023 Oct 10–12; Malang, Indonesia. Malang: Center for Community Service, Universitas Negeri Malang; 2024.

e. Papers from Scientific Discussions

Putri N, Hidayat A. Strategies for community-based creative economy development. In: Nugroho Y, editor. Scientific discussion on community service 2021; 2021 Nov 12–13; Surabaya, Indonesia. Surabaya: Universitas Airlangga Press; 2021. p.112–20.

f. Technical or Scientific Reports

Yusuf R. Evaluation of women’s empowerment programs in West Java. Final report. Jakarta: University of Indonesia; 2023 Mar.

3. Dissertation and Thesis

Sari L. Effectiveness analysis of entrepreneurship training for rural communities [dissertation]. Bandung: Universitas Padjadjaran; 2019.

4. Other Publications

a. Newspaper Article

Nugraha A. Community service program boosts quality of life. Kompas. 2022 Aug 10; Sect. National:5.

b. Journal Article in Electronic Format

Hidayat R, Wulandari S, Prasetyo Y, et al. Community empowerment through health education: a systematic review. Journal of Community Health. 2023;48(2):215–22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-022-01134-5

c. Monograph in Electronic Format

Putri A, Suryani D. Digital guide for technology-based community empowerment [monograph on CD-ROM]. Jakarta: Digital Community Development Institute; 2021.

d. Computer File

Sudirman E. Interactive simulation for community service training [computer program]. Version 1.5. Bandung: Educational Technology Center; 2022.

5. Materials to Be Published (In Press)

Rahmawati D, Putra S, Kartika A, et al. Impact assessment of community service programs on rural education development. International Journal of Community Development. In press 2024.

 

Citation Requirement from Jurnal Empathy

To enhance scholarly contribution and interconnection within the journal, authors are required to cite at least one (1) article previously published in Jurnal Empathy in the reference list of their submitted manuscript.

1. The cited article must be relevant to the topic, context, or methodology of the current submission.

2. Authors are encouraged to explore the journal’s archive via the official Jurnal Empathy website to identify suitable references.

3. All citations must follow the Vancouver referencing style, as specified in the journal's reference guidelines.

 

Manuscript should be prepared according to the following author guidelines in the MS Word article template (LINK TEMPLATE)

 

Guideline for Online Submission

Author should first register as Author and/or is offered as Reviewer through 

Author should fulfill the form as detailed as possible where the star marked form must be entered. After all form of textbox was filled, Author clicks on “Register” button to proceed the registration. Therefore, Author is brought to online author submission interface where Author should click on “New Submission”. In the Start of a New Submission section, click on “’Click Here’: to go to step one of the five-step submission process”. The following are five steps in online submission process:

1. Step 1 - Starting the Submission: Select the appropriate section of journal, i.e. Original Research Articles, Review Article, or Short Communication. Thus, the author must check-mark on the submission checklists. Author may type or copy-paste Covering Letter in Letter to Editor.

2. Step 2 – Uploading the Submission: To upload a manuscript to this journal, click Browse on the Upload submission file item and choose the manuscript document file (.doc/.docx) to be submitted, then click "Upload" button until the file has been uploaded.

3. Step 3 – Entering Submission’s Metadata: In this step, detail authors metadata should be entered including marked corresponding author. After that, manuscript title and abstract must be uploaded by copying the text and paste in the textbox including keywords.

4. Step 4 – Uploading Supplementary Files: Supplementary file should be uploaded including Covering/Submission Letter, and Signed Copyright Transfer Agreement Form. Therefore, click on Browse button, choose the files, and then click on Upload button.

5. Step 5 – Confirming the Submission:  Author should final check the uploaded manuscript documents in this step. To submit the manuscript to Nurse Media Journal, click Finish Submission button after the document is true. The corresponding author or the principal contact will receive an acknowledgment by email and will be able to view the submission’s progress through the editorial process by logging into the journal web address site.

After this submission, Authors who submit the manuscript will get a confirmation email about the submission. Therefore, Authors can track their submission status at any time by logging in to the online submission interface. The submission tracking includes the status of manuscript review and editorial process.

 

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

1. The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).

2. The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or document file format.

3. Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.

4. The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.

5. The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the author guidelines, which is found in About the Journal.

6. If submitting to a peer-reviewed section of the journal, the instructions in Ensuring a Blind Reviewhave been followed.

 

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:

1. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Licensethat allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.

2. Authors can enter separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.

3. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.

 

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