Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

General Information

The Indonesian Journal of Fish Processing Technology (IJFPT) publishes original research articles and review papers in the field of fishery and marine product processing technology. Submitted manuscripts must be original, have not been published previously, and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. During the review process, manuscripts should not be submitted to other journals unless formally withdrawn from IJFPT.

All authors are required to submit a Statement of Originality and Copyright Agreement as part of the submission process.

IJFPT is published four times a year (January, April, September, and December).

Manuscript Language and File Format

  • Manuscripts may be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia.
  • Manuscripts should be prepared using Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
  • Figures should be provided in JPEG, TIFF, or PDF format, and graphs may be prepared using Microsoft Excel.

Manuscript Preparation

  • Paper size: A4 with margins of 2.5 cm on all sides.
  • Font: Cambria, 12-point size.
  • Line spacing should follow the IJFPT article template.
  • Page numbers must be included.

The manuscript should be arranged in the following order:

  1. Title
  2. Author name(s)
  3. Affiliation(s) and corresponding author email
  4. Abstract
  5. Keywords
  6. Introduction
  7. Materials and Methods
  8. Results and Discussion
  9. Conclusion
  10. Acknowledgments (if any)
  11. References

Title and Author Information

  • The title should be concise, specific, and informative, with a maximum of 20 words.
  • The title should be written in Cambria, 14 pt, bold, and centered.
  • Author names should be written without academic titles or professional positions.
  • Full names (first and last names) must be used and written in Cambria, 12 pt, bold.
  • Affiliations should include the full institutional address.
  • The corresponding author should be indicated with an asterisk (*) and a valid email address.

Abstract and Keywords

  • The abstract should be written in English. For manuscripts written in Bahasa Indonesia, an abstract in both Bahasa Indonesia and English is required.
  • The abstract should be a single paragraph of no more than 250 words, clearly stating the objective, methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Keywords (maximum of five) should be provided below the abstract and arranged alphabetically.

Manuscript Content

This section provides detailed guidance on the content expected in each part of the manuscript. Authors are advised to follow these instructions carefully to ensure clarity, scientific rigor, and consistency.

Introduction
The Introduction should clearly present the background of the study, relevant scientific context, and the current state of the art supported by recent references. Authors should explicitly identify the research gap and clearly state the objective(s) of the study at the end of this section. The introduction should be concise and avoid excessive literature review.

Materials and Methods

This section must provide sufficient detail to allow the research to be replicated by other researchers. Authors should describe materials, equipment, experimental design, procedures, and data analysis methods clearly and systematically. Standard methods may be cited with appropriate references, while any modifications must be explained. Commercial products and instruments should be identified by brand name, specification, and country of origin.

Results and Discussion

Results and Discussion should be presented in a single combined section. Results should be described clearly and supported by tables and figures where appropriate. The discussion should interpret the findings critically, compare them with relevant previous studies, and explain their scientific significance. Authors should avoid repeating numerical data extensively in the text.

Conclusion
The Conclusion should be written concisely in a single paragraph and directly address the research objectives. This section should highlight the main findings and their implications without repeating the discussion.

Acknowledgments
This section is optional and may be used to acknowledge funding sources, institutional support, or individuals who contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship.

References

  • At least 70% of the references should be from peer-reviewed scientific journals.
  • Authors are encouraged to cite recent and relevant literature, preferably published within the last 10 years, except for methodological references.
  • All references must follow the APA 7th Edition citation style.
  • Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Examples of APA 7th Edition References

Journal Article
Nurhayati, T., Salamah, E., Cholifah, & Nugraha, R. (2014). Optimization of fish viscera hydrolysate production process. Journal of Fish Processing Technology, 17(1), 42–52. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Book
Association of Official Analytical Chemists. (2005). Official methods of analysis (18th ed.). AOAC International.

Edited Book Chapter

Nasoetion, A. H. (2002). Pola induksi seorang eksperimentalis. In A. Saefuddin (Ed.), Pola induksi seorang eksperimentalis (pp. 1–15). IPB Press.

Report / Standard

Badan Standardisasi Nasional. (2006). Penentuan kadar abu pada produk perikanan (SNI 01-2354.1-2006). BSN.

Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the Online Journal System (OJS):
https://ijfpt.ejournal.unri.ac.id/index.php/ijfpt

Authors who experience technical difficulties may contact the editorial office via email.

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process.

  1. Initial screening by the editor for scope, format, and originality.
  1. Plagiarism screening with a maximum similarity index of 25%.
  2. Review by at least two independent reviewers.
  3. Editorial decision: acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection.

Revised manuscripts should be returned within the specified time. Late resubmissions may be treated as new submissions.

Publication Fees

IJFPT does not charge a submission fee. Article Processing Charges (APC) are applied only after acceptance, in accordance with the Publication Fees policy available on the journal website.

Declaration of Originality

Authors must declare that the submitted manuscript is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere. The declaration form can be downloaded from the journal website.