Submissions

Author Guidelines

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

EarthXplorer Journal

1. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the EarthXplorer Journal (EXJ) Online Submission System at jurnal.unsoed.ac.id/index.php/exj/en/about/submissions.

The submission process consists of five sequential steps:

1. Start: Select the "Submission Checklist (Full Article)" and confirm all checklist items.

2. Upload Submission: Upload the manuscript file in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

3. Enter Metadata: Provide complete details for all authors, affiliations, article title, abstract, and indexing keywords.

4. Upload Supplementary Files: Upload optional supporting materials (e.g., datasets, cover letter, or additional documents).

5. Confirmation: Review all entered information and click "Finish Submission" to finalize the process.

Note: If authors encounter technical difficulties with the online system, manuscripts may be sent via email to the Editorial Office at earthxplorer@unsoed.ac.id or yogi.adi@unsoed.ac.id.

2. Manuscript Template

All submissions must strictly adhere to the formatting and style guidelines specified in the official manuscript template available on the journal website: Article Writing Template and Guidelines (.doc).

3. Manuscript Preparation Requirements

A. General Formatting & Length

• Page Limits: Maximum 10 pages for original research articles; maximum 15 pages for review papers.

• Page Setup: A4 size (210 x 297 mm) with margins: Left 30 mm, Right 2 mm, Top 20 mm, and Bottom 20 mm.

• Typography: Main body text must be in Times New Roman (9 pt) with single line spacing and justified alignment.

• Headers/Footers: Do NOT include page numbers, headers, or footers.

• Structure: Title, Author(s), Affiliation(s), Abstract, Keywords, Main Text (Introduction, Methods, Results & Discussion, Conclusion), Acknowledgments (optional), Appendices/Nomenclature (optional), and References.

B. Title

• Should be concise, specific, accurate, and informative. Avoid rarely used abbreviations.

• Formatting: Times New Roman (16 pt), Bold, Centered (Spacing: 0 pt before, 12 pt after).

C. Authors & Affiliations

• List all author names in full (First Name, Last Name) without professional titles or degrees (e.g., Prof., Dr.).

• Formatting: Author names in Times New Roman (12 pt) (Spacing: 6 pt before, 12 pt after).

• Affiliations must include department, faculty, institution/university, city, and country in Times New Roman (7 pt).

• Designate the Corresponding Author with an asterisk (*) and provide a valid email address.

D. Abstract & Keywords

• Abstract: A self-contained summary of the research (objectives, methodology, key findings, and main conclusions). Maximum 300 words. Single-spaced, justified, Times New Roman (8 pt).

• Keywords: Maximum 6 words or short phrases, written in italics, separated by commas.

E. Introduction

• Provide relevant background, a brief literature survey highlighting the research gap, scientific novelty, and explicit research objectives at the end of the section.

• Avoid exhaustive literature reviews or summarizing research results.

F. Headings, Equations, & Units

• Headings: Times New Roman (8 pt), Bold (Spacing: 6 pt before, 0 pt after). Do not leave headings stranded at the bottom of a page.

• Equations: Left-aligned with equation numbers flush right in parentheses, e.g., (1). Reference equations in text as Eqn. (1). Variables must be italicized.

• Units: Standard SI units must be used consistently. Footnotes should be avoided; embed explanatory text directly within the body.

G. Figures & Tables

• Figures: Centered with captions placed directly below the image in Times New Roman (7 pt) (e.g., Fig. 1). Minimum resolution requirements:

  • Photographs / Grayscale / Color: 300 dpi (TIFF or JPEG)

  • Bitmapped Line Drawings: 1000 dpi

  • Combinations: 500 dpi

  • Vector Graphics: EPS or PDF with embedded fonts.

• Tables: Insert as editable text (not images). Table titles must be left-aligned above the table in Times New Roman (8 pt) (Spacing: 10 pt before, 4 pt after). Avoid vertical grid lines.

H. Citations & References

• Use Reference Management Tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

• Citation Style: Elsevier Harvard (with title) format (e.g., Putra and Choanji, 2016; Selley et al., 2005).

• Ensure all references cited in the text appear in the reference list and vice versa. Remove active hyperlinks from references and email addresses, but retain access dates for web resources.

4. Reference Examples

Book:

Rothery, D.A., 2008. Geology. McGraw-Hill Companies, Blacklick, OH.

Journal Article:

Natasia, N., Syafri, I., Alfadli, M.K., Arfiansyah, K., 2016. Stratigraphy Seismic and Sedimentation Development of Middle Baong Sand, Aru Field, North Sumatera Basin. Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment, and Technology, 1, 51–58. doi:10.1016/j.jgeet.2016.01.002

Thesis / Dissertation:

Beukeboom, T.J., 1976. The Hydrology of the Frisian Islands (Dissertation).