Author Guidlines

1. General Author Guidelines

All manuscripts must be submitted to Engineering & Technology through the online submission system at: https://www.ellpub.com/index.php/et.

Authors are required to register as an Author and may also register as a Reviewer through the journal portal. The submitted article must be scientific, either based on empirical research or conceptual ideas. The manuscript must not have been previously published in any journal and must not be submitted simultaneously to another publication.

2. Reviewing of Papers

If the content and format of the submitted manuscript are considered appropriate by the editors, the paper will be sent for blind review by independent referees under the editorial management of Ell Publication and Research Center for International Development Studies. Revisions may be required based on the reviewers’ comments before a final decision is made to accept or reject the manuscript.

3. Revision of Papers

Manuscripts returned to authors for revision should be revised and resubmitted without delay through the online submission interface of Engineering & Technology. Revised manuscripts submitted later than two months after the revision request may be considered as new submissions.

4. Editorial Office

All correspondence should be addressed to the following editorial office:

Editorial Office
Ell Publication and Research Center for International Development Studies
Jl. Cisitu Lama No.14C, Dago, Kecamatan Coblong, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40135
Principal Contact: +6285722222327 (Yugni Maulana Aziz)

5. User Rights

All articles published under the open access model are immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download.

6. Preparation Guidelines of Texts

6.1. General Organization of Paper

The paper will be published in Engineering & Technology after completing the peer-review process and receiving an “Accepted” decision from the editor. Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian or English, with a minimum length of 12 pages excluding the abstract and references. The manuscript should be prepared in Microsoft Word format, using 1.15 spacing, two-column layout, and 12-point Times New Roman font.

The manuscript should generally be organized in the following order: Title, Author Names, Author Affiliations, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Method, Findings and Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgment, and References.

6.2. Paper Title

The title should be concise, specific, informative, and complete. A good title should attract readers’ attention while accurately representing the content of the manuscript.

6.3. Author Names and Affiliations

The manuscript title should be followed by the names, affiliations, and corresponding email addresses of the authors. Author names should be written without academic titles or professional positions such as Prof., Dr., Production Manager, and others.

Authors should write their full names clearly and should not abbreviate their family names. Affiliations must include the name of department or unit, faculty, university or institution, address, country, and email address.

6.4. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should stand alone, meaning that citations should not be included in the abstract. Authors should avoid technical jargon and uncommon abbreviations. The abstract must be precise, honest, accurate, brief, clear, and specific, summarizing the significant points of the paper in 150–200 words.

The abstract should include the background, research objective, research method or important stages of the study, significant findings, and conclusion. It should be written in Indonesian and English, in a single paragraph, and single-spaced.

Keywords should contain important terms and the main substance of the article to help readers find the article. Keywords should consist of 3–5 words or phrases.

6.5. Introduction

The introduction provides the context or background of the study, including the gap between expected and actual conditions. It should be supported by recent theories and relevant studies related to the research problem. The novelty or contribution of the research should also be clearly stated. This section should not exceed 20% of the body of the article.

6.6. Method

The method section describes the rationale for the procedures or techniques used to identify, collect, select, and analyze data or information. This section should be written clearly and concisely.

It should provide practical information about research methods, procedures, tools, materials, instruments, and data analysis techniques. Authors may include the blueprint of instruments or materials used in the study when necessary. Common statistical formulas do not need to be written unless they are essential to the study.

This section should not exceed 10% of the manuscript for qualitative research or 15% for quantitative research.

6.7. Findings and Discussion

The findings section should be presented before the discussion section. Findings and discussion may be written as separate subsections. This part should comprise at least 60% of the manuscript body.

Findings should be clear and concise, presenting scientific results rather than excessive raw data. Findings may be presented in tables, graphs, verbal descriptions, or a combination of these. Tables, graphics, and images must be relevant, readable, and referred to in the main text.

Table 1. Recommended Length of Each Section in the Manuscript

No.	Section	Length (%)	Note
1	Introduction	20	Maximum, including title and abstract
2	Method	10	Quantitative studies may be up to 15%
3	Findings and Discussion	60	Minimum
4	Conclusion and References	10	Approximately

The discussion section is one of the most important parts of the article. It should interpret the findings in relation to the research objectives, theoretical framework, and previous studies. The discussion should not merely repeat the findings but should explain their meaning, significance, and contribution to the field.

The discussion should answer the following questions: How do the results relate to the research objectives? What scientific interpretation can be drawn from the findings? Are the results consistent with previous studies?

6.8. Pictures and Tables

Pictures and tables should be presented clearly and should not be excessive. Each table and figure must have a title and must be referred to in the manuscript. Tables should not contain unnecessary vertical lines, while horizontal lines should be used appropriately.

Pictures should be formatted as “in line with text.” If the figure is a photograph, authors should ensure that the image has sufficient resolution and clarity for publication.

6.9. Conclusion / Closing Remarks

The conclusion should answer the research objectives and explain how the study contributes to the development of knowledge. Authors should not repeat the abstract or merely list the research results. The conclusion should provide a clear scientific justification and may include possible implications, applications, or suggestions for future research.

6.10. Acknowledgment

This section may be used to express appreciation to sponsors, funding institutions, resource persons, or other parties who contributed significantly to the research.

6.11. References

Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero to ensure consistency in citation and reference formatting. References must be arranged alphabetically. All sources cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list, and all references listed must be cited in the manuscript.

Bibliographical references should follow the citation style required by Engineering & Technology. Examples are provided below:

7. Copyright

It is a condition of publication that authors grant the journal the right to publish their articles in Engineering & Technology. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any copyrighted material from other sources.