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Dear Editor-in-Chief of Jurnal Geocelebes,

I/We wish to submit an original research article entitled “[title of article]” for consideration by Jurnal
Geocelebes. In this paper, I/we report on / show that _______. This is significant because
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I/We believe that this manuscript is appropriate for publication by Jurnal Geocelebes because it…
[specific reference to the journal’s Aims & Scope].

As addition for submission process, I/we also complete the rules according to the template that:
1. Authors diversity (choose one): all authors are Indonesia/ various country/ all authors are one
country outside Indonesia
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reviewers from Indonesia.

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the transfer of all copyrights in and relating to the above-named manuscript, in all forms and
media, now or hereafter known, to the Jurnal Geocelebes effective from the date stated below. I/we
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published in the Jurnal Geocelebes.
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I/we warrant that the article contains no libelous or other unlawful statements, and does not
infringe on the rights of others. If excerpts from copyrighted works are included, I/we have
obtained or will obtain written permission from the copyright owners and will credit the source in
the article.

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Jurnal Geocelebes Vol. X No. X, April/October 20XX, xxx - xxx

The Title Should Be a Brief Phrase Describing the Contents of the Paper
and Reflect Important Findings of the Article, 12 – 15 words (Times New
Roman 14 Pt, Bold)
1st Author Full Name1, 2nd Author Full Name2*, 3rd Author Full Name3
1
Name of Department, University/Institution, Postal code, Country.
2
Name of Department, University/Institution, Postal code, Country.
3
Name of Department, University/Institution, Postal code, Country.

*Corresponding author. Email: corresponding_author@email

Manuscript received: xx; Received in revised form: xx; Accepted: xx

Abstract
The Abstract should be informative and completely self-explanatory, briefly present the topic, state
the scope of the experiments, indicate significant data, and point out major findings and conclusions.
The Abstract should be 150 to 250 words in length. Complete sentences, active verbs, and the third
person should be used, and the Abstract should be written in the past tense. Standard nomenclature
should be used, and abbreviations should be avoided. The abstract must include introduction,
objective, method, significant finding, conclusion, and implications. No literature should be cited.
Following the abstract, about five keywords that will provide indexing references should be listed.
Abstract must be written in English (academic writing) using Times New Roman, 11 pt, Spacing 1.
The word limit for the submission is 3000 – 8000 words (including of footnotes and abstract). The
manuscript must be written in English (academic writing). We suggest the authors use proof-readers
software such as Grammarly or others. The authors can use manual proof-readers from legal
institution too before make submission.
Keywords: List three to five pertinent keywords specific to the article; The keyword must be different
with word in the title.
Citation: Author, F., Author, S. and Author, T. 2022. Paper title. Jurnal Geocelebes x(x):xxxx-xxxx, doi:
10.20956/geocelebes.vxix.xxxx

Introduction a. What is the problem that must be

Introductions should be kept short. Good
introductions should include: (i) brief
statement of the problem that justifies
doing the work or of the hypothesis on
which it is based; (ii) the findings of others
that will be challenged or developed; and
(iii) an explanation of the general approach
and objectives. The aim of the
introduction should be to excite and
interest the reader (including editors and
reviewers).
solved (problem statement)?
b. What people have done to solve
existing problems, from time to time
(state of the arts)?
c. What escaped the attention of previous
researchers or what the potential is
available and not yet explored by other
researchers?
d. What concepts are offered to fill the
"blanks" or something that has escaped
the attention of previous researchers?
e. What is to be achieved from this work?

A good introduction must answer the When the author submits the manuscript,
following questions: the editor wants to see that the author has
provided a perspective that is consistent

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with aim and scope this journal. The
author needs to explain the concepts
offered and the novelty of the research
based on quotations from several original
and important works from several journals,
including the most recent review articles.
A review article is very important to read
because it provides an overview of the
development of the field up to the last
article. The author can search deeper by
looking for the original paper contained in
the bibliography of a review article.
The introduction should be concise but
meaningful. Although the introduction
requires an explanation of "state of the art"
until the article is written, do not draw far
back. A long and excessive introduction
will make the reader stop reading. An
introduction can be presented in the
following structure.
The 1st paragraphs
The 1st paragraph writes down the issues of
concern to researchers today. Problems
must be objective, not from an author's
perspective. Do not let something
"considered a problem" by the author, but
not a problem for the field of study.
In the following paragraphs
What people have done to solve the
existing problem (state of the art). In this
context, the author also needs to limit the
problem to stay focused. How the methods
and results reported by previous
researchers need to be written in this
section. After the state of the art is
awakened, focus on "what has escaped the
attention of previous researchers?", Giving
wise scientific criticism of the advantages
and disadvantages of the methods or
results of previous studies. Furthermore,
what concepts are offered in order to
contribute to solving the problems that
have been written before. This is what is
called "novelty". However, there is no
need to state in the sentence that this
concept is "novel", "first time", "first",
"paradigm change", and so on. The
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disclosure of state of the art that is given
scientific criticism so that the author can
find a new differentiator, is enough to give
the impression to the reader that it is
indeed "new". Next, describe how the
concepts / ideas / ideas offered have
convincing scientific value.
The final paragraphs
What you want to achieve from this work
(objectives) and introduce the method.
Please the objectives states clearly. Please
paraphrase the implication in abstract in
the last sentence in this paragraph.
Materials and Methods
In this section, the authors must provide
review of the cutting-edge theory/ method
which used in method and discussion. The
authors can use figure, equation, or table
following this template. The geology
condition of research area is including in
this section.
The method section is written based on the
question "how was the problem solved". If
a manuscript proposes a new method, all
information about the new method must be
presented in detail so that the reader can
reproduce the experiment. However, the
author does not need to repeat the details
of an established method, just use
references and supporting material to show
the established procedure.
It is important to note that methods must
be written in the same order in the results
section. The order of writing methods must
also be logical according to the type of
research. The method for one type of
research will be very different from other
studies. For example, writing survey
research methods is very different from
laboratory test research methods that
involve a lot of equipment and materials.
The method section can be created with
several separate subtitles such as materials,
tools, and data collection procedures.
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The mathematical equation must use the thousand words. Therefore, figures and
"Equation Editor" and be given the serial tables are the most efficient way to present
number in (1) (2), (3) and so on. Such as: the results of research. Figures and tables
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Table 1. Table formatting. All images should be made in high quality

Organic Matter JPEG format, at least 300 dpi with sharp
Potential Rock-Eval colour settings. A good illustration to
TOC
(Quality)
(wt.%)
Pyrolysis present the results of the study is presented
S1 S2 in Figure 1. Please write all information in
Poor 0 – 0.5 0 – 0.5 0 – 2.5 table and figure in Times New Roman
Fair 0.5 – 1 0.5 – 1 2.5 – 5
Good 1–4 1–2 5 – 10
font, as used by the whole text of this
Very Good 2-4 2-4 10 - 20 manuscript template. The table and figure
Excellent >4 >4 > 20 number must be mentioned in paragraphs
who is explain it. When referring to a table
Before writing the manuscript, the first or a figure in the text, no abbreviation is
step that must be taken is to prepare used, and "Table" or "Figure" is
Figures and Tables that are processed from capitalized. The authors can use table and
the results of the study (if any). Keep in figure in result and discussion section too.
mind that a Figure and Table are worth a

Figure 1. Image caption contain brief descriptions of maps, graphics, illustrations, charts, or photographs. If the
image consists of several parts, present each part with the notation: (a) a description of the first part, and (b) a
description of the second part. (source image is written at the end of the caption, year. Ex: Massinai et al., 2023).

Results and Discussion The results section should provide details

The authors can use this section or divided
into 2 sections (Section Results and
Section Discussion) based on the authors’
style. Results and discussion can be made
that contains research findings and
explanations.
of all the experiments that are required to
support the conclusions of the paper. There
is no specific word limit for this section,
but details of experiments that are
peripheral to the main thrust of the article
and that detract from the focus of the
article should not be included. The results
should be written in the past tense when
describing findings in the authors'

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experiments. Previously published
findings should be written in the present
tense. The section may be divided into
subsections, each with a concise
subheading. Results should be explained,
but largely without referring to the
literature. Generally, research results are
presented in figures or tables, but can also
be in the form of descriptions for certain
cases. The author can explain speculation
and detailed interpretation of data not in
the Results but should be put into the
Discussion section.
In this section, the author must respond
"what is meant by the results obtained and
claimed as research findings". This section
is the part that seems easy to write, but is
the hardest part to get it right and this is
the most important part of an article. Most
of the manuscripts received serious
attention from editors and reviewers
because the discussion was weak and
many were even returned for
re-submission or rejected.
In this part of the discussion, the author
needs to make a "discussion" in
accordance with the results of the research
presented, but do not repeat the results.
The author needs to compare the
significant results of the study with the
results of previous studies (some of which
are contained in the introduction). Maybe,
a research result clarifies the results of
previous studies, improve, or even
contradict. Whatever the outcome, the
author must make a "dialogue" with the
results of other researchers, based on the
existing grand theory. If the findings turn
out to be different from other people's
findings, this may be extraordinary, and in
turn, the author must face it and convince
the reader that this finding is true or better
than the previous one. Although this truth
also sometimes does not last for a long
period of time, because it will be perfected
with new truths reported by other
researchers. That is science work process.
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Conclusion
A conclusion section must be included and
should indicate clearly the advantages,
limitations, and possible applications of
the paper. Although a conclusion may
review the main points of the paper, please
do not replicate the abstract and discussion
statement as the conclusion. The
conclusion should state the answer/
solution of the objectives stated in
introduction, as well as the well-articulated
outcome of the study. The conclusion
should write in narration form, and do not
write it in numbering form.
Acknowledgements
An acknowledgement section presented
after the conclusion and should be brief.
The authors should first acknowledge the
source of funding for the research. The
author can also express his thanks to
editors, reviewers, proof-readers, or
technicians who help prepare equipment
set-ups or others who assist in surveys.
Author Contribution
For transparency, we encourage authors to
explain their individual contributions to
the research and paper.
Conflict of Interest
All authors must disclose any financial and
personal relationships with other people or
organizations that could inappropriately
influence (bias) their work.
References
Plagiarism and self-plagiarism are not
allowed. The authors should ensure that
they have written entirely original works,
and if the authors have used the work
and/or words of others that this has been
appropriately cited or quoted. Editorial
Team checking manuscript by using
Turnitin app. If it is found plagiarism
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All publications cited in the text should be Hokuriku Broadcasting, M. (2021).
presented in a list of references following Earthquake swarm on Noto Peninsula
the text of the manuscript. In the text, the expert “M6-7 in the Vicinity” (in
citations should be referred to by author's Japanese). News.
name and year of publication enclosed in https://www.mro.co.jp/news/detail.ph
parentheses. However, list names of the p?cd=29789630
first author and all co-authors should be Massinai, M. A. (2015a). Geomorfologi
mentioned. References cited together in Tektonik. Pustaka Ilmu.
the text should be arranged Massinai, M. A. (2015b). Melihat dari
chronologically. The list of references Dekat Keindahan Parangloe,
should be arranged alphabetically on Kabupaten Gowa, Sulawesi Selatan.
author's names and chronologically per HAGI Georesonansi Edisi 02, 50–51.
author. Minimize the use of personal Massinai, M. A., Virman, Massinai, M. F.
communication; do not include I., Lasmono, P. G. D., & Tambing, F.
unpublished observations, manuscripts that (2021). Geophysical investigation for
have not been received for publication, groundwater in the hard rocks of
publications that are not reviewed by Abepura Area, Papua. AIP
reviewers, or gray literature. Prioritize Conference Proceedings,
articles in English and articles from 2360(030004), 1–4.
reputable journals. The number of https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0059514
references is at least 20 references. The Mokhatab, S., Poe, W. A., & Mak, J. Y.
references used should be a minimum of (2019). Chapter 18 - Utility and
80% journal article and a minimum of Offsite Systems in Gas Processing
80% up to date reference (maximum of 10 Plants. In S. Mokhatab, W. A. Poe, &
years). J. Y. B. T.-H. of N. G. T. and P.
(Fourth E. Mak (Eds.), Handbook of
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management software, such as Mendeley Processing (Fourth Edi, pp.
or EndNote. Make a list of references and 537–578). Gulf Professional
citations in text that fit the APA style. Publishing.
Example of writing references in APA https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-81
style of article journal (Gainiyu et al., 5817-3.00018-6
2022) and (Nurwahida & Hernawaty, Nurwahida, & Hernawaty. (2020).
2020), proceedings (Massinai et al., 2021) Pendugaan Lapisan Akuifer Air
book (Massinai, 2015a), review book Tanah dengan Metode Geolistrik
(Mokhatab et al., 2019), website Resistivity Konfigurasi Schlumberger
(Hokuriku Broadcasting, 2021), newspaper di Berbagai Wlayah Indonesia. Jurnal
or magazine etc. (Massinai, 2015b), and Teknosains, 14(1), 1–10.
thesis such as bachelor, master or PhD. https://doi.org/10.24252/teknosains.v
(Ramdhan, 2012). 14i1.10589
Ramdhan, M. (2012). Analisis Kegempaan
Gainiyu, S. A., Shobowale, O. A., & Sesar Sumatera Menggunakan
Sikiru, Y. K. (2022). Investigating Relokasi Gempabumi Metoda
Seasonal Variations of Soil Thermal Double-Difference. ITB.
Properties (STPs) Under Different
Land Use Patterns in Abeokuta,
Southwest Nigeria. Jurnal

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