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Author Guidelines

General Provisions

Sanitas: Journal of Health, Medical, and Psychological Studies publishes original scholarly manuscripts in the broad fields of health, medicine, pharmacy, and psychology. The journal welcomes research on topics including public health, clinical medicine, pharmacy, mental health, psychology, health policy, medical ethics, and related areas. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal.

Submission Procedure

Manuscripts should be submitted electronically through the journal’s Online Journal System (OJS) platform.

Manuscript Format

  • Paper size: A4, single-column

  • Margins: 2.5 cm; Line spacing: 1.15

  • Length: Maximum 20 pages

  • Font: Times New Roman (11 pt for main text, 10 pt for tables, figures, and references, 12–14 pt for headings)

Title, Abstract, and Keywords

  • Title: Maximum 12 words (English) / 14 words (Indonesian)

  • Author information: Names written without academic titles; affiliation and email address are required

  • Abstract: Written in both English and Indonesian, maximum 200 words, summarizing background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions

  • Keywords: Up to 5 keywords

Article Structure

  1. Introduction – Background, objectives, problem statement, and literature review (15–20%)

  2. Methodology – Research design, data sources, instruments, procedures, and analysis methods (10–15%)

  3. Results and Discussion – Presentation of findings, interpretation, and discussion in relation to prior research or theoretical frameworks

  4. Conclusion – Summary of findings, implications, and recommendations for future research or practice

References

  • Follow APA Style for in-text citations and reference list

  • At least 80% of references should be from the last 10 years, prioritizing peer-reviewed journals, academic books, and credible sources

  • Use of reference management software (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote) is recommended

Review Articles

Review articles should include: Introduction, Theoretical/Conceptual Framework, Discussion, and Conclusion, with clear relevance to the advancement of scholarship in health, medicine, pharmacy, or psychology.

Checklist Before Submission

  • Manuscript complies with these author guidelines

  • The work is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere

  • References are complete and formatted according to APA Style

  • Tables, figures, and illustrations are clear, properly numbered, and cited in the text

  • Permissions have been obtained for any third-party materials, if applicable

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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