Author Guidelines

The Journal of Speech Therapy publishes original scientific papers in speech therapy and related disciplines. Articles must not have been previously published or submitted elsewhere. Manuscripts may take the form of research reports, literature reviews, case reports, or other educational and communicative writings.

Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian (following the Enhanced Spelling System) or English.

Authors must comply with the following manuscript preparation guidelines:

I. Guidelines for Research Reports

General Requirements

  1. Manuscripts must be original and must not have been published or submitted elsewhere.
  2. Articles may be written in Indonesian or English.
  3. The manuscript length must be at least 17 pages following the journal template.
  4. Authors must use the latest official JAWARA template.
  5. The manuscript must be prepared using Cambria font with 1.15 line spacing.
  6. Citations and references must follow the Vancouver referencing style.
  7. Authors are required to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or similar tools.
  8. Articles should contain at least 20–30 relevant and up-to-date references.

Manuscript Structure

Title

  • Concise, specific, and informative.
  • Maximum 14 words.
  • Capitalize major words except conjunctions and prepositions.

Author Information

  • Full author names without academic titles.
  • Institutional affiliations.
  • Corresponding author's email address.

Abstract

The abstract must be written in a single paragraph with a maximum length of 250 words and include:

  • Background
  • Purpose
  • Method
  • Results
  • Conclusion

The abstract must not contain citations, tables, figures, or references.

Keywords

  • Consist of 3–5 keywords.
  • Separated by semicolons (;).
  • Reflect the main variables, methods, and research context.

Introduction

The Introduction should be approximately 1–2 pages and include:

  • Research background.
  • Research gap.
  • Relevant theories and previous studies.
  • Significance of the study.
  • Research objectives.

Methods

The Methods section should clearly describe:

  • Research design.
  • Study setting and period.
  • Participants or research objects.
  • Population and sample.
  • Sampling techniques.
  • Research instruments.
  • Data collection procedures.
  • Data analysis methods.

Results

The Results section presents research findings objectively without extensive interpretation.

Requirements:

  • Maximum of five tables and/or figures.
  • All tables and figures must be clearly numbered and titled.
  • Only essential findings relevant to the research objectives should be presented.

Discussion

The Discussion section should:

  • Interpret the findings.
  • Compare results with previous studies.
  • Explain the scientific contribution of the study.
  • Discuss theoretical and practical implications.
  • Address study limitations when appropriate.

The final paragraph should contain the conclusion and recommendations.

Ethics Approval and Consent to Participate

Studies involving human participants must include:

  • Name of the ethics committee granting approval.
  • Ethics approval number (if available).
  • Statement regarding informed consent from participants.

Acknowledgment

This section should acknowledge individuals, institutions, funding agencies, grants, or other parties that contributed to the research.

References

  • Must follow Vancouver style.
  • Minimum 20–30 references.
  • Primary and recent references are strongly encouraged.
  • All cited sources must appear in the reference list.

Review Process

All submitted manuscripts will undergo:

  1. Administrative and formatting screening.
  2. Editorial assessment.
  3. Peer-review process.
  4. Final editorial decision based on reviewers’ recommendations.

Publication Ethics

Authors must ensure that all data, figures, tables, and cited materials comply with academic integrity standards, are free from plagiarism, and adhere to internationally accepted publication ethics.

II. Guidelines for Literature Review Manuscripts

Literature review manuscripts aim to provide a critical analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of previously published studies related to specific topics in speech therapy, communication disorders, language sciences, hearing sciences, child development, and related disciplines.

The manuscript should demonstrate scholarly contribution by identifying research trends, knowledge gaps, inconsistencies in findings, and future research opportunities. Authors are expected to move beyond simple summaries by presenting comprehensive and evidence-based analyses of the existing literature.

The manuscript structure should include:

  • Title
  • Abstract and Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Literature Search Methods
  • Literature Synthesis and Analysis
  • Discussion
  • Conclusions and Recommendations
  • Acknowledgment (if applicable)
  • References

Authors are encouraged to use relevant and up-to-date primary sources, with a minimum of 30 references, predominantly from peer-reviewed journal articles published within the last ten years. Citations and references must follow the Vancouver style and should be managed using reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

III. Guidelines for Case Reports

Case reports provide a systematic description of unique, rare, innovative, or educational clinical cases in the field of speech therapy and related disciplines. Manuscripts should contribute to clinical practice development, professional decision-making, or scientific understanding of specific conditions.

Reported cases should demonstrate novelty, clinical relevance, or valuable lessons that may benefit practitioners and researchers. Authors must ensure patient confidentiality and obtain informed consent prior to publication.

The manuscript structure should include:

  • Title
  • Abstract and Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Case Description
  • Management or Intervention
  • Outcomes and Follow-Up
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Ethics Approval and Consent to Participate
  • Acknowledgment (if applicable)
  • References

The manuscript should be supported by relevant and recent literature to strengthen the interpretation of the case. All citations and references must follow the Vancouver referencing style and be managed using reference management software.

IV. Guidelines for References

References should be cited in the text using Arabic numerals in the order they appear.
List all author names; if there are more than six authors, list the first six followed by et al.
Preferably, use references published within the last 10 years.

Examples:

  1. Journal Article
    Sivam A, Jeswani S, Reder L, Wang J, Detineo M, Taxy J, et al. Olfactory cleft inflammation is present in seasonal allergic rhinitis and is reduced with intranasal steroids. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2010;24(2):286–90.

  2. Book Chapter
    Tos M, Larsen PL. Nasal polyps: origin, etiology, pathogenesis and structure. In: Kennedy DW, Bolger W, Zinreich SJ, editors. Disease of the Sinuses. Ontario: BC Decker Inc; 2001. p.57–68.

  3. Book
    Halliwell B, Gutteridge JM. Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine. 3rd ed. New York: Oxford University Press; 1999. p.604–9.

  4. Conference Paper
    Rizayani, Mediadipoera T, Sudiro M, Dermawan A. Effectiveness of 3-year immunotherapy in allergic rhinitis patients. Presented at the 7th Jakarta International FESS Course-Workshop, Jakarta, March 11–13, 2011.

  5. Thesis/Dissertation
    Wardani RS. Gene expression profile in nasal polyp patients related to treatment response to endoscopic simple polypectomy and intranasal glucocorticoid therapy protocols. Dissertation. Jakarta: Postgraduate Program, University of Indonesia; 2011. p.99–110.

  6. Electronic Source
    Center for Voice and Swallowing, UC Davis Health System. Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease. Available from: http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu. Accessed July 2010.

  7. Online Journal Article
    Abood S. Quality improvement initiative in nursing homes: the ANA acts in an advisory role. Am J Nurs [serial on the internet]. 2002 [cited 2002 Aug 12];102(6):[about 3 p.]. Available from: http://www.nursingworld.org/ANJ/2002/june/Wawatch.htm.

  8. Homepage
    Cancer-pain.org [homepage on the internet]. New York: Association of Cancer Online Resources, Inc.; c2000–01 [updated 2002 May 16; cited 2002 Jul 9]. Available from: http://www.cancer-pain.org.

  9. Database
    Who’s Certified [database on the internet]. Evanston (IL): The American Board of Medical Specialists. c2000–[cited 2001 Mar 8]. Available from: http://www.abms.org/newsearch.asp.