Jurnal Penelitian Ipteks publishes high-quality peer-reviewed papers across various disciplines of science, technology, and society. In strict alignment with the COPE Core Practices and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing, all submitted manuscripts must adhere to rigorous academic standards, ethical reporting practices, and clear structural guidelines.

1. Original Research Articles

• Description: Primary research studies that present novel empirical data, theoretical developments, or technical advancements.
• Requirements: Authors must present original, unpublished work and follow rigorous reporting standards and data integrity practices, as mandated by COPE's Core Practices on Data and Reproducibility.
• Word Count: 4,000 – 7,000 words (excluding references).
• Structure: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References.

2. Review Articles (Systematic & Narrative Reviews)

• Description: Comprehensive syntheses of existing literature that evaluate current trends, methodologies, or theoretical frameworks in science and technology.
• Requirements: Systematic reviews must follow transparent, objective, and reproducible search and selection methodologies, adhering to the COPE Principles of Transparency and Best Practice.
• Word Count: 5,000 – 8,000 words.
• Structure: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methodology/Literature Search Strategy, Thematic Discussion, Future Directions, Conclusion, References.

3. Short Communications / Technical Notes

• Description: Concise reports of initial findings, groundbreaking technical methodologies, or urgent research updates that warrant rapid publication.
• Requirements: Despite their brief format, these submissions must undergo and maintain full peer-review rigor and original reporting standards, in accordance with the COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers.
• Word Count: 1,500 – 3,000 words.
• Structure: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Main Text (integrating Introduction, Methods, and Results), Conclusion, References.

4. Case Studies / Applied Technology Papers

• Description: In-depth examinations of specific real-world implementations, technological applications, or community empowerment projects.
• Requirements: Authors must ensure that proper consent and permission have been obtained for human subjects, clinical, or community-based data, following COPE's guidance on Ethical Oversight.
• Word Count: 3,000 – 5,000 words.
• Structure: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Background, Case/Implementation Description, Analysis & Outcomes, Lessons Learned, Conclusion, References.

Ethical Guidelines Common to All Manuscript Types

• Originality & Plagiarism: All manuscript types undergo rigorous screening for originality and must not contain plagiarized text, manipulated data, or uncredited ideas, per the strict COPE Guidelines on Plagiarism.
• Authorship Integrity: All listed authors across every manuscript category must definitively fulfill the criteria for authorship and substantive contribution, as defined in the COPE Authorship Guidelines.
• Competing Interests: Authors must clearly disclose all financial or non-financial conflicts of interest regardless of the article category, per COPE's mandate on Handling Conflicts of Interest.
• Redundant Publication: Authors must not submit manuscripts describing essentially the same research to more than one journal simultaneously, referring to the COPE Redundant Publication Guidelines.