Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Authors are required to prepare and submit manuscripts in accordance with the official template and writing requirements of the Journal of Applied Electrical and Energy System (JPES).

1. Manuscript Template

All manuscripts submitted to JPES must follow the official JPES article template.

Authors should use the provided template and should not arbitrarily change the established document styles, including headings, figure captions, table captions, fonts, and other formatting elements.

The final formatting and editorial adjustment of accepted manuscripts may be carried out by the JPES editorial team.

2. Manuscript Language and Abstract

JPES manuscripts may be prepared in Indonesian or English in accordance with the applicable journal requirements.

If the manuscript is written in Indonesian:

  • The first abstract should be written in English under the heading ABSTRACT.

  • This should be followed by the Indonesian abstract under the heading ABSTRAK.

If the manuscript is written in English:

  • The first abstract should be written in Indonesian under the heading ABSTRAK.

  • This should be followed by the English abstract under the heading ABSTRACT.

The abstract should clearly present:

  • Research background or problem.

  • Research objective.

  • Research methodology.

  • Main results.

  • Main conclusions.

The abstract should contain approximately 150–250 words and should not include references or citations.

3. Keywords

Authors should provide 3–5 keywords or key phrases.

Keywords should:

  • Be relevant to the manuscript.

  • Be arranged alphabetically where applicable.

  • Be separated by commas.

  • End with a period.

4. Required Manuscript Structure

A research article submitted to JPES should generally include the following sections:

  1. Abstract / Abstrak

  2. Introduction

  3. Research Methodology

  4. Results and Discussion

  5. Conclusion

  6. Appendix, where applicable

  7. Acknowledgments, where applicable

  8. References

The following sections are mandatory:

  • Abstract / Abstrak

  • Introduction

  • Research Methodology

  • Results and Discussion

  • Conclusion

  • References

5. Introduction

The Introduction should clearly explain:

  • The research problem.

  • The research background.

  • The state of the art.

  • The research novelty.

  • The objectives of the research.

The Introduction should be supported by relevant and recent primary literature where appropriate.

6. Research Methodology

The Research Methodology section should provide a clear and detailed explanation of the research process.

The methodology should contain sufficient information to enable readers to understand and, where applicable, replicate the research.

7. Results and Discussion

The Results and Discussion may be presented as separate subsections or as an integrated section.

Results

The Results section should present the findings obtained from experiments, evaluations, simulations, or other research activities.

Discussion

The Discussion should provide critical interpretation of the findings.

The discussion may include:

  • The significance of the findings.

  • Comparison with previous studies.

  • The impact or implications of the results.

  • Analysis of research findings.

8. Conclusion

The Conclusion should clearly state:

  • Whether the research objectives have been achieved.

  • The main findings of the study.

  • Important contributions of the research.

  • Recommendations for future research where appropriate.

9. Manuscript Length

Articles submitted to JPES must contain a minimum of 5 pages.

Authors should not change font sizes, line spacing, or other established formatting elements merely to increase or decrease the manuscript length.

10. Fonts and Document Style

The JPES template uses Bookman Old Style and Book Antiqua as the primary fonts.

Authors should follow the formatting provided in the official template.

General font requirements include:

  • Article Title: Bookman Old Style, 14 pt

  • Author Names: Book Antiqua, 10 pt

  • Author Affiliations: Book Antiqua, 9 pt

  • Main Manuscript Text: Book Antiqua, 10 pt

  • Abstract and Keywords: 8 pt

Authors should use the predefined styles provided in the official JPES template.

11. Article Title and Author Information

The article title should:

  • Clearly describe the main topic of the research.

  • Use a maximum of 12 words.

  • Follow the title format provided in the official template.

Authors should provide complete and accurate information regarding:

  • Author names.

  • Institutional affiliations.

  • Institutional addresses.

  • City and postal code.

  • Country.

  • Corresponding author email address.

Academic titles, professional titles, and organizational memberships should not be included as part of the author names.

12. Figures, Tables, and Graphics

All figures and tables should:

  • Be clearly numbered using Arabic numerals.

  • Be referred to in the manuscript text.

  • Include clear and descriptive captions.

  • Be placed appropriately within the manuscript.

Accepted figure formats include:

  • PNG

  • TIF

  • EMF

  • BMP

  • SVG

The recommended image resolution is at least:

  • 300 dpi for photographs and general graphics.

  • 600 dpi for line art and tables.

Figures containing multiple parts should be properly combined and labelled, for example:

(a), (b), (c), and so forth.

13. Figure and Table Captions

Figures should be numbered using Arabic numerals and identified as:

Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, and so forth.

Tables should also use Arabic numerals:

Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, and so forth.

Figures and tables reproduced or adapted from other sources must include appropriate source information and permissions where required.

14. Mathematical Equations

Authors should use an appropriate equation editor, such as Microsoft Equation Editor or MathType, when preparing mathematical equations.

Equations should:

  • Be clearly written.

  • Be numbered sequentially.

  • Use parentheses for equation numbers.

  • Define symbols before or immediately after their use.

Authors should ensure that mathematical notation is clear and consistent throughout the manuscript.

15. Units and Measurements

Authors are strongly encouraged to use the International System of Units (SI).

The use of inconsistent or unclear combinations of measurement systems should be avoided.

All symbols, units, and measurements should be clearly defined.

16. Abbreviations and Acronyms

Abbreviations and acronyms should be defined when they are first used in the main text.

Common technical abbreviations may be used where appropriate and widely understood.

Authors should avoid unnecessary abbreviations, particularly in the article title.

17. References

Authors must ensure that all cited references are:

  • Relevant to the research.

  • Accurate and properly cited.

  • Consistent with the reference format required by JPES.

Authors are encouraged to use reliable reference management tools to maintain accuracy and consistency.

18. Before Submission

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that:

  • The manuscript follows the official JPES template.

  • All mandatory sections are included.

  • The abstract follows the required language format.

  • The manuscript contains 3–5 keywords.

  • Figures and tables are properly formatted.

  • Equations and units are correctly presented.

  • References are complete and properly cited.

  • The manuscript complies with the Publication Ethics and Plagiarism Policy of JPES.

Download the Official Template

Authors are strongly encouraged to prepare their manuscripts using the official JPES Article Template before submission.

Please ensure that the latest version of the template is used when preparing your manuscript.