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Last updated: [June, 2026]

1. GENERAL GUIDELINES

Manuscripts submitted to JKTP must not have been previously published and must not be under consideration by another journal simultaneously. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have approved the manuscript for submission and publication.

Research involving human subjects must include documentation of informed consent from participants, and prior ethical approval must have been obtained from a suitably constituted research ethics committee or institutional review board. The certificate number and name of the issuing institution must be stated explicitly in the Methods section.

Authors must declare any conflict of interest — financial or non-financial — that may have influenced the conduct or interpretation of the research. A conflict of interest statement must be included in the manuscript regardless of whether a conflict exists.

JKTP accepts manuscripts written in Indonesian or English. Authors are responsible for the clarity and accuracy of language. The use of professional language editing services is permitted and must be disclosed in the Acknowledgments section.

2. REVIEW PROCESS

Each manuscript is initially screened by the editors for scope, quality, and compliance with submission requirements. Manuscripts that meet the journal's standards are sent for double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers with relevant expertise. The editorial decision may be accepted without revision, accepted with minor revision, accepted with major revision, or rejected. The corresponding author is notified of the decision in writing and given the opportunity to revise the manuscript in accordance with reviewer recommendations. Revised manuscripts must be accompanied by a point-by-point response to all reviewer comments.

3. TYPES OF MANUSCRIPTS AND STRUCTURE

JKTP accepts three categories of manuscripts: research articles (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies), systematic reviews, and nursing case studies. Each category follows a specific structure and reporting standard as described below.

3.1 RESEARCH ARTICLES

Research articles report original empirical studies using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods designs. The manuscript structure is:

Title — Affiliations — Abstract — Keywords — Introduction — Methods — Results — Discussion — Implications and Limitations — Conclusions — Conflict of Interest Statement — Authors' Contributions — Acknowledgments — References

Title

The title must be informative, concise, and unambiguous, written in both Indonesian and English, with a maximum of 18 words each. The title should reflect the study design, population, and key variable(s) where possible, without resorting to vague or sensationalist phrasing. Authors' names are listed without academic or professional credentials. Superscript numbers designate institutional affiliations; an asterisk (*) designates the corresponding author, whose institutional affiliation, postal address, and email address must be provided.

Abstract

A maximum of 250 words, written in one paragraph without subheadings, in both Indonesian and English. For manuscripts written in English, the Indonesian abstract must also be provided. The abstract must be self-contained and interpretable without reference to the main text.

The abstract follows this structure: a brief background situating the research problem (1–2 sentences); the research objective (1 sentence); methods, including study design, setting, population or participants, and analytical approach (3–5 sentences); key results, including actual statistical values for quantitative studies (3–5 sentences); and a conclusion stating the main implication of the findings (1 sentence). The abstract must not contain information, data, or conclusions that do not appear in the main text and must not include citations.

Keywords

A minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 words or phrases, separated by commas. Only the first word of the first keyword is capitalized. No period at the end. Keywords should reflect the core concepts of the study and facilitate indexing; the use of Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms is recommended where applicable.

Introduction

The introduction presents the research problem in its clinical, epidemiological, or policy context, drawing on data and the current literature to establish the problem's magnitude and significance. A gap analysis is required, comparing what is known from prior research and theory with what remains unresolved or insufficiently understood. This gap must be stated explicitly and used to justify the rationale for the present study. The Introduction closes with a clear statement of the research objective(s) or research question(s). It does not contain findings, interpretations, or conclusions. Maximum length: 2 pages.

Methods

The Methods section must be written with sufficient detail to allow replication of the study. It describes the following elements in sequence:

Study design. The study design is stated explicitly at the outset (e.g., cross-sectional, descriptive-analytic, quasi-experimental pre-post with control group, phenomenological, or grounded theory). For quantitative studies, the level of evidence implied by the design should be apparent.

Setting and period. The research location is described with sufficient specificity (institution, district, province), and the data collection period is stated.

Population and sample. The target and accessible population are defined. The sampling technique is stated and justified. For quantitative studies, the sample size calculation must be described, including the formula used, the parameters applied (effect size, significance level, power), and the resulting minimum sample size. For qualitative studies, the rationale for the number of participants and the approach to saturation are explained.

Variables and operational definitions. All study variables are defined operationally. For quantitative studies, independent and dependent variables are identified. The scale of measurement for each variable is stated.

Instruments. All data collection instruments are described, including their origin (self-developed or adapted), the construct(s) measured, and evidence of validity and reliability in the study population. For adapted instruments, the adaptation and revalidation process must be described.

Data collection procedures. The sequence of data collection activities is described, including any data collector training, quality control measures, and procedures for handling missing data.

Data analysis. The statistical tests or analytical approach used is described and justified in relation to the study design, data distribution, and measurement scale. For inferential statistics, the significance threshold is stated. For qualitative studies, the analytical framework (e.g., Colaizzi, Giorgi, or thematic analysis) is named and described.

Ethical considerations. The ethical clearance certificate number and the name of the issuing institution are stated. For studies involving vulnerable populations, additional ethical safeguards are described.

Reporting standard. Authors must identify the reporting standard followed and refer to the completed checklist uploaded as a supplementary file. Manuscripts submitted without a completed reporting checklist will be returned without review. The applicable reporting standards by study design are:

All reporting standards are accessible through the EQUATOR Network (www.equator-network.org).

Results

The Results section presents findings in a logical sequence that corresponds to the research objectives. Data are presented in tables, graphs, or figures, all of which must be cited in the text in sequential order. Narrative results identify and highlight the dominant findings; they do not reproduce the entire contents of tables or figures.

For quantitative studies: p-values are reported as exact values (e.g., p = 0.032, not p < 0.05). Measures of central tendency and dispersion (mean ± SD or median and interquartile range, as appropriate) are reported for continuous variables. For bivariate and multivariate analyses, effect size measures and 95% confidence intervals are reported alongside p-values. The decimal separator follows the convention of the manuscript language: a comma for Indonesian-language manuscripts and a period for English-language manuscripts. For qualitative studies, findings are presented as themes or categories derived from the analysis, supported by representative participant quotations. Quotations are presented verbatim and attributed to anonymized participant identifiers.

The Results section does not contain interpretation, comparison with prior literature, or conclusions.

Discussion

The discussion interprets the findings in light of the research objectives, existing theory, and prior empirical evidence. Each major finding is discussed in turn, explaining whether and how it is consistent with or diverges from prior research and offering an evidence-based explanation for any divergence. The Discussion does not repeat statistical figures already presented in the Results section.

The discussion is written in flowing paragraphs without subheadings. It does not use phrases such as "the researcher assumes" or "according to the researcher's analysis," as interpretations must be grounded in evidence rather than personal assertion.

Implications and Limitations

This section articulates the practical and theoretical implications of the findings for nursing science, nursing practice, and health policy, with particular attention to the tropical disease context and the health challenges of eastern Indonesia, where relevant. Implications are specific and actionable rather than generic.

The limitations of the study are described honestly and with sufficient specificity to allow readers to assess the transferability and generalizability of the findings. Limitations address issues of design, sampling, measurement, or context that may affect the validity or scope of the conclusions.

Conclusions

One paragraph presenting an integrative summary of the principal findings in direct correspondence with the research objectives stated in the Introduction. Statistical figures are not repeated here. The Conclusions section may include specific recommendations for clinical practice, health policy, or future research grounded in the findings of the study.

Conflict of Interest Statement

Authors must declare any financial or non-financial conflict of interest that may have influenced the design, conduct, or reporting of the research. If no conflict exists, the following statement is used: "The authors declare no conflict of interest."

Authors' Contributions

The specific contribution of each author must be stated using the CRediT taxonomy. Applicable roles include conceptualization, methodology, software, validation, formal analysis, investigation, resources, data curation, writing — original draft, writing — review and editing, visualization, supervision, project administration, and funding acquisition. All listed authors must meet all four ICMJE authorship criteria: substantial contribution to conception or design or acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data; drafting or critically revising the manuscript for important intellectual content; approval of the final version; and accountability for all aspects of the work.

Acknowledgments

Recognition of individuals or institutions that contributed to the research but do not meet authorship criteria, including sources of technical support, data access, or financial funding. Written in one paragraph. Funding sources are identified by grant number where applicable.

References

APA 7th edition, managed using reference management software (Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or equivalent). A minimum of 20 references is required. At least 80% must be primary sources (empirical research articles) published within the last 5 years. Foundational theoretical or conceptual works are exempt from the recency requirement. Secondary sources (textbooks, review articles, and institutional reports) may be cited when primary sources are not available or appropriate but must not constitute more than 20% of the reference list. All articles with a DOI must include it in the format https://doi.org/... References cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa.

3.2 SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS

Systematic reviews synthesize the best available evidence on a defined clinical or nursing research question using explicit, reproducible methods. JKTP accepts systematic reviews with or without meta-analysis. The manuscript structure is:

Title — Affiliations — Abstract — Keywords — Introduction — Methods — Results — Discussion — Implications and Limitations — Conclusions — Conflict of Interest Statement — Authors' Contributions — Acknowledgments — References

All sections follow the same general requirements as Section 3.1 except where specified below.

Abstract

The abstract follows a structured format: background (1–2 sentences); objective, stated as a focused review question (1 sentence); methods, including databases searched, date range, eligibility criteria, and synthesis approach (3–5 sentences); results, including the number of studies included and the principal synthesized findings (3–5 sentences); and conclusion (1 sentence). Maximum 250 words, in one paragraph without subheadings, in both Indonesian and English.

Introduction

The introduction presents the clinical or policy problem, summarizes the existing state of evidence, identifies the gap that the review addresses, and states the review question in PICO or equivalent format (Population, Intervention/Exposure, Comparison, Outcome). The rationale for conducting a new review — rather than relying on existing reviews — must be explained.

Methods

Eligibility criteria. Inclusion and exclusion criteria are stated explicitly for study design, population, intervention or exposure, comparator, outcome, language, and publication period.

Information sources and search strategy. All databases searched are named (e.g., PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Google Scholar, Garuda). The complete search strategy for at least one major database is provided, including search terms, Boolean operators, and filters applied. The date of the last search is stated.

Study selection. The process for title and abstract screening and full-text review is described, including the number of independent reviewers involved and the method for resolving disagreements.

Data extraction. The data extraction form is described, including the variables extracted and the process for verification.

Quality assessment. The tool used to assess the methodological quality or risk of bias of included studies is named and justified (e.g., JBI Critical Appraisal Tools, Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, RoB 2). The process for applying the tool is described.

Synthesis approach. For narrative synthesis, the approach to grouping and comparing findings is described. For meta-analysis, the statistical model (fixed or random effects), heterogeneity assessment (I² statistic), and software used are stated.

Reporting standard. The completed PRISMA checklist must be uploaded as a supplementary file. For systematic reviews of observational studies, the MOOSE checklist is additionally recommended.

Results

The Results section must include a PRISMA flow diagram depicting the number of records identified, screened, assessed for eligibility, and included or excluded at each stage with reasons for exclusion. A structured evidence table summarizing the characteristics of all included studies is required, covering at minimum: author and year, study design, setting and country, sample size, population, intervention or exposure, comparator, outcomes measured, and key findings. Findings are synthesized narratively or statistically in accordance with the Methods.

Discussion

The Discussion interprets the synthesized evidence in relation to the review question, discusses the quality and consistency of the evidence base, explains heterogeneity where present, and contextualizes the findings within the broader literature. Gaps in the evidence base that warrant future primary research are identified.

A minimum of 30 references is required for systematic reviews.

3.3 NURSING CASE STUDIES

Nursing case studies report the systematic application of the nursing process to one or more patients whose condition is clinically significant or presents educational value for nursing practice. Cases should illustrate novel nursing challenges, uncommon presentations of tropical or endemic diseases, complex care management, or the application of evidence-based nursing interventions in resource-limited settings. The manuscript structure is:

Title — Affiliations — Abstract — Keywords — Introduction — Case Presentation — Nursing Assessment — Nursing Diagnosis — Nursing Interventions — Implementation — Evaluation — Discussion — Conclusions — Conflict of Interest Statement — Authors' Contributions — Acknowledgments — References

Abstract

The abstract follows this structure: background presenting the clinical significance of the case (1–2 sentences); case summary including the patient's presenting condition and principal nursing challenges (2–3 sentences); nursing management approach including diagnosis, interventions, and outcomes (3–4 sentences); and conclusion stating the key nursing learning derived from the case (1 sentence). Maximum 250 words, in one paragraph without subheadings, in both Indonesian and English.

Introduction

The Introduction establishes the clinical and epidemiological significance of the condition presented, drawing on current literature to demonstrate why the case merits publication. It may address the prevalence or burden of the condition, gaps in nursing management evidence, or aspects of the case that are unusual or instructive. It closes with the aim of the case report.

Case Presentation

A concise narrative of the patient's presenting complaint, relevant medical and nursing history, physical examination findings, and diagnostic results at the time of first nursing contact. Patient identity must be fully anonymized. Written informed consent from the patient or legal guardian for publication of the case must be documented and stated explicitly in this section.

Nursing Assessment

A comprehensive and systematic nursing assessment organized according to a recognized assessment framework (e.g., Gordon's Functional Health Patterns or head-to-toe assessment). Subjective and objective data are clearly distinguished. Assessment findings that directly inform the nursing diagnoses are highlighted.

Nursing Diagnosis

Nursing diagnoses are formulated according to SDKI (Standar Diagnosis Keperawatan Indonesia) and stated in the standard three-part format where applicable: diagnostic label, related factors, and defining characteristics (signs and symptoms). Diagnoses are listed in order of priority, with the rationale for prioritization briefly stated.

Nursing Interventions

Nursing interventions are planned in accordance with SIKI (Standar Intervensi Keperawatan Indonesia) and linked explicitly to each nursing diagnosis. For each intervention, the expected outcome is stated with reference to SLKI (Standar Luaran Keperawatan Indonesia) criteria. The rationale for each major intervention is supported by current evidence from the nursing literature.

Implementation

A chronological account of nursing actions carried out during the care period, including the patient's and family's responses to care at each stage. The implementation narrative demonstrates the clinical reasoning applied in adapting planned interventions to the patient's evolving condition.

Evaluation

Assessment of patient outcomes against the expected SLKI criteria, presented in SOAP format (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) for each nursing diagnosis. The evaluation identifies which outcomes were achieved, partially achieved, or not achieved, and states the modifications to the care plan made in response.

Discussion

The Discussion situates the case within the broader nursing and clinical literature. It discusses the nursing diagnoses and management decisions in relation to current evidence and nursing standards, explains any deviations from standard protocols and their justification, and identifies the lessons the case offers for nursing practice, education, or research. The Discussion does not repeat information already presented in the case narrative.

Conclusions

One paragraph summarizing the principal nursing learning derived from the case and its implications for nursing practice, nursing education, or future research in similar patient populations.

The completed CARE checklist (www.care-statement.org) must be uploaded as a supplementary file. A minimum of 15 references is required.

4. TABLES AND FIGURES

The combined total of tables and figures must not exceed 6. Table titles are placed above the table; figure captions are placed below the figure. All tables and figures must be cited in the text in the order in which they appear.

Variable names are written as row headers; their categories are listed below them in the same column without a separate column for variable labels. The percentage symbol (%) appears only in the column header, not in individual data cells. Non-standard abbreviations and supplementary information are explained in footnotes, not in the title. Related tables presenting comparable data should be consolidated into a single table where possible. Figures must be of sufficient resolution for publication (minimum 300 dpi).

5. LAYOUT

Manuscripts are written on A4 paper with 2.5 cm margins on all sides, using Arial font, size 10, single-spaced, with a 1 cm first-line indent for each paragraph. Page numbers appear on every page from the title page to the last page. Unless otherwise specified, all sections of the manuscript follow these formatting requirements. The title uses Arial, size 12, bold.

6. USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Artificial intelligence tools, including large language models, may not be listed as authors. Authorship entails accountability for the integrity of the work, which AI tools cannot fulfill. Authors who used AI tools in any stage of manuscript preparation — including drafting, paraphrasing, language editing, literature searching, or data visualization — must disclose this in the Acknowledgments section, specifying the tool used, the version where known, and the nature and extent of its use. The use of AI tools does not reduce authors' responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of all content. Undisclosed use of AI tools may result in rejection or retraction.

7. SCREENING FOR PLAGIARISM

All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using Turnitin. The maximum accepted similarity index is 20%. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold, or found to constitute plagiarism or self-plagiarism, will be rejected. Authors are encouraged to screen their manuscripts prior to submission.

8. COPYRIGHT

Authors who publish in JKTP retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication. The work is simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC-BY-SA 4.0), permitting others to remix, adapt, and build upon the work with appropriate attribution and under the same license terms. Authors may enter into separate arrangements for non-exclusive distribution of the published version with acknowledgment of its initial publication in JKTP. Authors are encouraged to deposit their work in institutional repositories before and during the submission process.

9. PRIVACY

Names and email addresses submitted to this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be shared with any third party.