Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines for Aquafish Journal 2025

Thank you for your interest in submitting to Aquafish Journal. Below are the comprehensive guidelines for manuscript preparation and submission:

General Structure and Formatting

  • Title: Maximum 15 words in Indonesian language
  • Font: Cambria, 14 pt, Bold, centered for title; 11 pt for main text
  • Margins: Left: 3.5 cm, Top: 3 cm, Right: 2.5 cm, Bottom: 2.5 cm
  • Line spacing: 1.5 spacing throughout the document

Plagiarism Policy

  • Maximum acceptable similarity: 20%
  • All manuscripts will be checked through plagiarism detection software
  • Submissions exceeding the 20% similarity threshold will be returned to authors for revision before peer review
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring original content and proper citation of sources

Author Information

  • Author names without academic titles (11 pt, Cambria, centered, Bold)
  • Superscript numbers to indicate different institutional affiliations
  • Institution name and correspondence email below author names (11 pt, Cambria, centered)

Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract in Indonesian: 200-250 words in a single justified paragraph (10 pt Cambria)
  • Must include background, objectives, methods, brief results, and conclusions
  • Keywords: 3-5 keywords in alphabetical order with initial capital letters
  • English Abstract: Must include the English title and corresponding English abstract
  • English Keywords: 3-5 keywords in English

Main Text Sections

  1. Introduction
    • Include background, problem statement, objectives, relevant theories, and issues
    • Explain previous research and highlight the novelty of current research
    • Benefits of the research may be added at the end
  2. Research Methods
    • Describe scientific methodology including time and location, materials and equipment
    • Include data collection and analysis procedures
    • If using maps or location images, clearly mark coordinates with high resolution
    • Research hypotheses may be included in this section
  3. Results and Discussion
    • Present complete findings relevant to research objectives
    • Discuss results first, then compare with other research findings
    • Strengthen discussion with relevant figures and tables
  4. Conclusion
    • Must directly answer the research objectives stated in the introduction
    • No new discussion points should be introduced
    • May include summary of results and recommendations
  5. Recommendations (optional)
    • Strengths and limitations of the research
    • Possibilities for future research development
  6. Acknowledgments (optional)
    • Thank individuals or institutions who contributed to or funded the research

Formatting Elements

Additional Headings

  • Second Level Heading: 11 pt, bold
  • Third Level Heading: 11 pt, bold and italic

Figures

  • Figure titles placed below the image, centered, Cambria 10 pt
  • Titles in Indonesian language
  • Must include source attribution (e.g., "Source: Google Earth")
  • Place figures immediately after they are mentioned in the text
  • For maps, include symbols/markers for study locations, island names, sea names, and rivers (if applicable)

Tables

  • Table titles placed above the table, centered, Cambria 10 pt
  • Titles in Indonesian language
  • Use only top and bottom borders (no full grid)
  • Numbered with Latin numerals (1, 2, etc.)
  • Place tables immediately after they are mentioned in the text
  • Include source attribution at right side after the table

Equations

  • Center equations with equation numbers in parentheses at the right margin
  • For multi-line equations, place the number on the last line
  • Reference equations in text using abbreviated form (e.g., "Eq. (1)")
  • Include only essential mathematical derivations, noting the method used and final results

References

  • Follow Harvard Style citation format without sequence numbers (11 pt font)
  • Indent second and subsequent lines of each reference by 1 cm
  • Sources should be from the last 10 years
  • Primary references should directly relate to the research field and be verified
  • Primary sources include international and accredited national journal articles, dissertations, theses, and undergraduate theses
  • Textbooks are considered secondary references
  • Include DOI links where available

The journal welcomes submissions related to aquatic sciences, fisheries, marine ecology, coastal management, and related disciplines. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.