Author Guideline
The Lombok Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology, and Conservation (LjMBC) welcomes original research articles, review articles, and short communications in the fields of microbiology, biotechnology, and conservation. Submissions should contribute to the advancement of knowledge and meet high scientific and ethical standards.
The Submission Stage
Authors are encouraged to carefully follow the submission process outlined below to ensure a smooth review and publication process:
1. Prepare Your Manuscript
Ensure your manuscript adheres to the journal's formatting and style guidelines. Double-check the following. The manuscript is written in clear, concise Indonesia and English, accepts articles in Indonesian and in English, make sure the use of words, phrases, sentences is in accordance with the General Guidelines for Indonesian Spelling (PUEBI) and American English Grammar for article in English language. All sections (Title, Abstract, Keywords, Main Text, References, Figures, and Tables) are complete and properly formatted.The document is saved in Microsoft Word format (*.docx).
2. Online Submission
All manuscripts must be submitted through the Lombok Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology, and Conservation (LjMBC) online submission system, available on the journal's website. Authors must create an account or log in to submit their work.
3. Acknowledgment of Submission
Once the submission is completed, the corresponding author will receive an automated email acknowledging receipt of the manuscript.
4. Initial Editorial Screening
The editorial team will review the submission for completeness, scope, and adherence to journal guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet basic requirements will be returned to the authors for revision.
The manuscript will be subjected to a plagiarism screening. Submissions with a similarity index exceeding 25% may be rejected or sent back for revision.
6. Peer Review Process
After passing the initial screening, the manuscript will enter a double-blind peer review process. Authors may be asked to revise their work based on reviewers' feedback.
7. Final Decision
The editorial board will evaluate the reviewers' comments and decide to accept, request further revisions, or reject the manuscript. The corresponding author will be notified of the final decision via email.
8. Revisions and Resubmission
If revisions are requested, authors should address all comments thoroughly and resubmit the revised manuscript within the specified timeframe. A point-by-point response to reviewers' comments must be included.
How To Prepare A Manuscript
1. Formatting And Language
Write in clear and concise in Indonesian or English. Adhere to the journal's word count and formatting requirements. Check spelling and grammar thoroughly before submission.
2. Manuscript Structure
Your manuscript should follow the journal's required format. Use the template provided on the LjMBC website to ensure consistency. The general structure includes:
Title Page
Craft a concise, descriptive title (maximum 20 words). Include the names, affiliations, and email addresses of all authors. Mark the corresponding author with an asterisk (*).
Abstract
Write a summary of 200–250 words. Include the background, objectives, methods, main results, and conclusions. Provide 4–6 keywords to help index your work.
Main Text
Organize your manuscript into the following sections: Introduction: State the problem, research gap, and study objectives.
Materials and Methods
Describe the experimental design, data collection, and analysis methods in sufficient detail for replication.
Results and Discussion
Present and interpret your findings. Compare with previous studies.
Conclusion
Summarize the key findings and their implications.
References
Use APA (6th edition) citation style. Include recent references, ensuring that at least 80% are from the last 10 years, and primary references such as journal articles, conference proceedings and theses/dissertations.
Figures and Tables
Include high-quality, clear, and properly labeled figures and tables. Place tables within the manuscript and upload figures as separate files in JPEG or PNG format (300 dpi).
Acknowledgments
Recognize funding sources, institutional support, and contributors not listed as authors. Ethical Statement Provide ethical approval details if your study involves human or animal subjects.
Notes
Use only horizontal lines when using tables. Put table number and the title of the table on top of it. Put title under the pictures, graphics, and/or diagrams when using them.
