Manuscript Type

Jurnal Ilmiah Gema Perencana accepts three types of manuscripts: (1) original research papers; (2) review articles; and (3) policy papers (specifically for the functional position of "planner"). These manuscripts should contribute to the advancement of knowledge, policy, and professional practice. All submitted manuscripts must align with the journal’s focus and scope, and must adhere to standards of scientific writing, academic integrity, and publication ethics.

  1. Original Research Articles
    • Original research articles present previously unpublished empirical research findings that make a significant scientific contribution to the development of knowledge, policy, or environmental health practice.
    • The journal accepts quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, observational, experimental, and applied research relevant to the journal’s scope.
    • Manuscripts must be structured systematically, including: Introduction, Theoretical and Conceptual Framework, Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations, and References.
    • Research must comply with established research ethics standards and applicable institutional regulations.
  2. Review Articles
    • Review articles provide a comprehensive synthesis and critical analysis of existing scientific literature to broaden understanding, identify research gaps, and offer recommendations for future research directions and the development of environmental health practices.
    • The types of review articles accepted include: (1) Systematic Review: A literature review that addresses a specific research question through a transparent search strategy, explicitly defined eligibility criteria, and a systematic method for synthesizing scientific evidence; (2) Meta-analysis: A quantitative synthesis that combines results from multiple comparable studies using appropriate statistical methods. (3) Narrative Review: A qualitative review that addresses a topic broadly, based on the author’s perspective and expertise, without a strictly structured literature search protocol.
    • All review articles must clearly state their objectives, literature search strategies, study selection criteria, evidence synthesis methods, and the scientific contributions they offer. Systematic reviews must adhere to relevant reporting guidelines, specifically the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA 2020). Meta-analyses must employ appropriate statistical methods and report their findings transparently.
  3. Policy Papers/Articles
    • A policy paper is an applied scientific document or piece of writing that serves as a decision-making tool and an instrument for government intervention to address public problems or strategic development issues.
    • Key Characteristics of a Policy Paper: (1) Policy papers focus on significant, current, and urgent development issues. Their findings must be actionable, providing concrete alternatives to address real-world problems, rather than serving as merely abstract academic studies; (2) While grounded in in-depth, evidence-based analysis, policy papers do not prioritize complex theoretical frameworks. The language used is professional, formal, and objective, yet direct and easily understood by decision-makers; (3) The preparation of a policy paper emphasizes a keen ability to identify core issues and their root causes, rather than rushing to propose solutions. Each policy option is evaluated in terms of its advantages, disadvantages, and estimated outcomes before the best recommendation is put forward.
    • The primary function of a policy paper is to bridge the gap between the research community and policymakers, enabling scientific findings to be translated into actionable recommendations or concrete public policy interventions.
    • The structure of a policy paper comprises four (4) main elements: (1) Introduction: includes the background explaining the context of the strategic issue, problem identification, a problem statement, objectives, scope, and the methodology of analysis; (2) Analysis and Discussion: includes theoretical, conceptual, and regulatory/legal support; (3) Policy Alternatives: presents various policy intervention options, along with an analysis of their respective advantages, disadvantages, and consequences; (4) Policy Recommendations: provides a synthesis of findings, offering targeted, concrete, and measurable recommended actions directed toward the appropriate decision-makers.
  4. General Manuscript Requirements
    • Must align with the journal’s focus and scope.
    • Must be an original scholarly work, free from plagiarism, and not currently under consideration or published elsewhere.
    • Must adhere to the manuscript template, citation style, and writing guidelines established by the journal.
    • Must utilize relevant, up-to-date, and verifiable scholarly references.
    • Must comply with research ethics, authorship criteria, disclosure regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI), and policies on conflicts of interest.
    • Must undergo an initial editorial screening and a peer-review process before a final publication decision is reached.