Author Guidelines

Manuscript Submission Overview

The Jurnal Ilmiah Keperawatan dan Kebidanan Holistic Care (JIKKHC) publishes four types of scholarly articles:

• Original Research Articles

Original manuscripts (maximum 7,500 words) that present new and significant findings in the fields of nursing, midwifery, and health sciences.

• Short Communications

Brief manuscripts (maximum 2,500 words) describing new data or preliminary results that deserve rapid dissemination. The Editorial Board will prioritize and expedite the review process for this type of article.

• Case Reports / Clinical Reports

Case reports (maximum 2,500 words) that describe unusual or novel clinical occurrences that contribute valuable insights for nursing and midwifery practice. These reports may include a concise review of relevant literature. Case reports serve as practical, rapid communications among clinicians and researchers who may not be able to conduct large-scale studies.

• Technical Notes

Technical notes (maximum 2,500 words) present a brief description of a specific technique, clinical procedure, instrument modification, or digital application relevant to nursing, midwifery, or health care practice. The main criteria for acceptance are the novelty, validity, and potential impact of the method or tool.

The word count excludes tables and figures, but references should be included. The Editorial Board reserves the right to waive the word limit upon request to the Editor-in-Chief before submission.

 

Special Issues

The Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Holistic Care welcomes proposals for special issues devoted to a specific, well-defined theme in nursing, midwifery, or health sciences.

A proposal for a special issue should include:

  • The title of the special issue

  • A brief rationale explaining the theme and its significance

  • The submission deadline for contributing authors

Each manuscript submitted to a special issue will undergo the standard peer-review process and may be accepted or rejected based on reviewers’ recommendations.
For inquiries regarding the preparation and publication of special issues, please contact the Editor-in-Chief.

Text Editing Guidelines

  • Language: English only

  • File Format: Microsoft Word for Windows

  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12, regular (no bold text)

  • Line Spacing: 1.5 throughout the text

  • Page Setup: A4 paper, portrait orientation, margins 2.5 cm (top/bottom) and 3.0 cm (left/right); include line and page numbers

  • Scientific Style: Quantities must be expressed in SI units; scientific names (genus and species) must be italicized; terminology should follow international conventions in nursing and health sciences.

Structure of the Article

  • Title: Only the first letter of the first word capitalized.

  • Abstract: Up to 300 words.

  • Keywords: 3–6 keywords, not repeated in the title.

  • Introduction: State the purpose of the study and provide a concise literature background.

  • Materials and Methods: Describe methods in sufficient detail to allow replication.

  • Results: Present findings clearly and concisely using tables and figures as needed. Avoid excessively large tables.

  • Discussion: Interpret the findings and relate them to existing studies.

    Note: The “Results” and “Discussion” sections may be combined or presented separately.

  • Acknowledgment (optional): Mention any support, assistance, or awards that require recognition.

  • Declaration of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest. If none, state: “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”

  • Funding: Indicate all sources of funding. If none, state: “This research received no specific grant or financial support.”

  • References: Include only works cited in the text that have been published or accepted for publication. Unpublished materials should be mentioned only in the text. Arrange references alphabetically by the first author’s surname.

Citations

The citation format in JIKKHC follows the American Psychological Association (APA) style, with slight modifications.

Examples:

  • Single author: (Smith, 2019) or Smith (2019)

  • Two authors: (Dantas & Souza-Junior, 2023) or Dantas and Souza-Junior (2023)

  • Three or more authors: (Ahmed et al., 2023) or Ahmed et al. (2023)

References

Follow APA 7th Edition format.

Examples:

Journal Article – Single Author:
Smith, J. A. (2019). Effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive performance. Journal of Sleep Research, 8(2), 123–135. https://doi.org/10.124673/josr.123345

Journal Article – Two Authors:
Johnson, M. P., & Lee, K. S. (2020). Impact of climate change on biodiversity. Environmental Science & Technology, 42(7), 2652–2660. https://doi.org/10.1021/es2334567

Journal Article – Three or More Authors:
Brown, P. R., Johnson, M. A., Anderson, S. L., Smith, K. L., & Wilson, R. T. (2018). Human–robot interaction: An applied research. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 63(10), 12–23. https://doi.org/10.1014/j.robot.2015.01.013

Book:
Johnson, M. P. (2017). Introduction to Nursing Research. Springer.

Book Chapter:
Doe, J. (2018). The role of evidence-based practice in nursing. In M. Johnson & K. Lee (Eds.), Advances in Health Science Education (pp. 45–60). Academic Press.

Thesis/Dissertation:
Johnson, M. P. (2022). Holistic approaches to maternal health care (Doctoral dissertation). University of Makassar, Indonesia.

Conference Proceedings:
Anderson, S. L. (2018). Nursing interventions for patient anxiety in virtual care. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Nursing Innovation (p. 45). Makassar, Indonesia. https://doi.org/10.11309/ICNI.2019.8743654

Online Document:
Smith, J. (2022). Holistic care models in community health nursing. Nursing Practice Online. https://www.example.com/holistic-nursing

Tables

  • Number tables using Arabic numerals and cite them sequentially in the text.

  • Provide a title above each table.

  • Indicate any previously published material and give credit in a footnote.

  • Use superscript lowercase letters (or asterisks for statistical data) for table notes.

  • Place all tables after the References section.

Figures

  • Provide figures electronically, preferably in TIFF format for optimal quality.

  • Name image files as “Figure_1”, “Figure_2”, etc.

  • Include captions below each figure.

  • All figures should be placed sequentially after tables at the end of the manuscript.