Author Guidelines

The Authors Guideline of NEXUS: Journal of Information & Computational Science

NEXUS: Journal of Information & Computational Science is a national scientific journals are open to seeking innovation, creativity and novelty. NEXUS: Journal of Information & Computational Science is a peer review journal published by Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Pasuruan. The aim of the journal is to facilitate scientific publication of the results of researches in Indonesia and participate to boost the quality and quantity of research for academics and researchers. NEXUS: Journal of Information & Computational Science is published every January and July by publishing research results and critical analysis studies in the field of informatics and computer science.

Authors wishing to submit a manuscript to NEXUS must adhere to the following guidelines. Manuscripts that do not conform to the template specifications will be returned for revision before entering the peer-review process.

  1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Originality: Manuscripts must be original work, never published elsewhere, and not under
  • consideration by another journal.
  • Language: Articles may be written in English or Indonesian.
  • Format: Submissions must be on A4 paper with an even number of pages.
  • Typography: Use Times New Roman 12 pt for the main body text.
  1. MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE

Title and Authorship

  • Title: Maximum of 12 words, Times New Roman 13 pt, Bold.
  • Author Information: Full name(s), Department, University/Affiliation, and correspondence email.

Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract: Must be provided in both English and Indonesian. 11 pt font, maximum 200 words in a single paragraph. It must include background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Keywords: 3-5 words, separated by semicolons (;), arranged in alphabetical order. Use lowercase unless it is an abbreviation.

Main Sections

  • Introduction: Includes research background, gap analysis, and objectives. Supported by at least 10 previous studies. Do not use sub-headings.
  • Method: Describe the scientific process in detail to ensure reproducibility. Use equations for formulas.
  • Result and Discussion: Summarize scientific findings clearly. Avoid detailing raw data. Discussion must explore the significance of results and cite supporting research.
  • Conclusion: A narrative paragraph answering the research objectives. Provide scientific justification and potential applications.
  1. FORMATTING STANDARDS

Important: Do not use bullet points or numbering (1, 2, 3... or a, b, c...) within the discussion section. Convert all lists into full sentences.

  • Tables: Title placed above the table, center-justified, no bold.
  • Figures: Title placed below the image, center-justified.
  • Equations: Use the standard equation editor. Do not use images of formulas.

 

  1. REFERENCES AND CITATIONS
  • Style: Use the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) standard.
  • Recency: References should be from the last 5 years, preferably from reputable journals.
  • Tools: Authors are strongly encouraged to use Mendeley or similar reference management software.5. The Online Submission Manuscript Guidelines

 

The manuscript text must be submitted by one of two systems (the Second procedure is more preferable):

  1. The document should submitted by Online Submission System in the NEXUS: Journal of Information & Computational Science website.
  2. Firstly, the author should register as either an author or reviewer (checking role as author or reviewer) in the Register.
  3. After the registration step is completed, log in as an author, click in New Submission. The article submission stage consists of five stages, such as: (1). Start, (2). Upload Submission, (3). Enter Metadata, (4). Upload Supplementary Files, (5). Confirmation.
  4. In the Start column, choose Journal Section (nearby Volume and Issue will publish), check all the checklists.
  5. In the Upload Submission Columns, upload the manuscript files in MSWord format in this column.
  6. In the Enter Metadata columns, fill in with all the author data and affiliation. Including the Journal Title, Abstract, Keywords, and References.
  7. In the Upload Supplementary Files columns, the author is allowed to upload supplementary files, the statement letter, or any other else.
  8. In the Confirmation columns, if the data you entered are all correct already, then click Finish Submission.
  9. If the author has difficulties in the submission process through the online system, please contact NEXUS: Journal of Information & Computational Science editorial team at nexus@unupasuruan.ac.id.