Author Guidelines

Welcome to Katalis: Jurnal Penelitian Kimia dan Pendidikan Kimia. We invite submissions of original research articles, reviews, and educational studies in the fields of chemistry and chemistry education. To ensure a smooth submission process and maintain the high quality of our journal, please adhere to the following guidelines.

1. Submission Process

  1. Online Submission: All manuscripts must be submitted through our online submission system at https://ejurnalunsam.id/index.php/katalis/about/submissions. Please register as an author and follow the instructions to upload your manuscript.

  2. Initial Screening: Submitted manuscripts will undergo an initial screening to ensure they align with the journal’s scope and meet basic formatting requirements.

2. Manuscript Formatting

  1. Document Type: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

  2. Font and Spacing: Use Times New Roman, 11-point font size, and single-spaced throughout. Set margins based on template .

  3. Title Page: Include a title page with:

    • Manuscript title (bold, centered)
    • Authors’ full names and affiliations
    • Corresponding author’s email address
    • A concise abstract (150-250 words)
    • Keywords (3-5)

  4. Headings and Subheadings: Use clear, descriptive headings and subheadings. Main headings should be bold and centered. Subheadings should be bold and left-aligned.

  5. References: Follow the APA style for citations and references. Ensure that all citations in the text are included in the reference list.

  6. Figures and Tables: Insert figures and tables in the text where they are first mentioned. Use high-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi) and ensure clarity. Provide captions for all figures and tables.

3. Ethical Considerations

  1. Originality: Submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere. Plagiarism will result in immediate rejection.

  2. Human and Animal Rights: For studies involving human participants or animals, ensure compliance with ethical standards and provide relevant approval statements.

  3. Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research.

4. Peer Review Process

  1. Review Type: Katalis employs a double-blind peer review process. Ensure your manuscript does not contain identifying information about the authors.

  2. Review Timeline: The review process typically takes 4-6 weeks. Authors will be notified of the decision and may be asked to revise their manuscript based on reviewer feedback.

5. Revisions and Resubmissions

  1. Revisions: If revisions are requested, submit the revised manuscript along with a detailed response to reviewers' comments. Clearly indicate any changes in the revised manuscript.

  2. Resubmission: Resubmissions should be made through the online submission system. Include a cover letter addressing reviewers’ comments and outlining revisions.

6. Permissions

  1. Copyright: Authors must obtain and provide evidence of permission for any copyrighted material included in the manuscript, including images and tables.

  2. Open Access: Katalis operates under an open access model. Authors retain copyright but grant the journal the right to publish and disseminate their work.

7. Contact Information

For queries regarding submissions or the author guidelines, please contact us at email: [email protected]