Instructions for Authors

INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS

Buitenzorg: Journal of Tropical Science

GENERAL INFORMATION

  1. Originality and Plagiarism
  • Manuscripts submitted to Buitenzorg: Journal of Tropical Science must be original and not previously published or under review elsewhere.
  • If authors wish to withdraw their manuscript during the review process, they must submit a withdrawal letter specifying the reasons.
  • The journal employs similarity-check software to detect plagiarism. Manuscripts with high similarity scores will be rejected.
  1. Author Contributions
  • Authors must specify their contributions (e.g., study design, data acquisition, analysis, interpretation, manuscript drafting, critical revision) using Form A.
  • Multiple first authorship is allowed if contributions are equal. Multiple corresponding authors are permitted, but only one should communicate with the editorial office.
  1. Form A
  • Form A includes author responsibilities, publication fees, conflict of interest disclosure, and copyright transfer agreements. It must be completed and submitted alongside the manuscript.
  1. Ethical Compliance
  • Manuscripts must comply with ethical research standards. Studies involving human or animal subjects must include details of ethical approval (e.g., name of the ethics authority and approval number).
  1. Scope
  • The journal covers topics related to tropical sciences, including biodiversity, agriculture, biology, ecology, environmental science, forestry, climate, and health sciences.
  1. Publication Frequency
  • The journal is published biannually in June and December.
  1. Submission Process

MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION

  1. Language and Format
  • Manuscripts must be written in English or Indonesian using standard scientific language.
  • Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word format, with graphs in Microsoft Excel and figures in JPEG or PDF format.
  1. Formatting
  • Use 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, except for titles, tables, figure captions, and appendices, which should be single-spaced.
  • Manuscripts should be formatted on A4 paper with 3 cm margins on all sides and be 12–20 pages in length.
  1. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized in the following order:

  • Title
  • Author Names and Affiliations
  • Abstract (English and Indonesian)
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Materials and Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Acknowledgments (if applicable)
  • References
  • Tables, Figures, and Graphs (placed after references)
  1. Page and Line Numbers
  • Include page numbers and line numbers to facilitate the review process.

CONTENT GUIDELINES

  1. Title
  • The title should be concise, specific, and informative, with a maximum of 14 words.
  • Use sentence case (capitalize only the first word and proper nouns).
  1. Authors and Affiliations
  • List full author names and affiliations, including department, institution, city, country, and corresponding author’s email address.
  1. Abstract
  • The abstract should be a single paragraph of no more than 250 words summarizing the research background, objectives, methods, key findings, and conclusions.
  • Avoid references in the abstract.
  1. Keywords
  • Provide 5–7 keywords that reflect the main themes of the manuscript.
  1. Introduction
  • Briefly introduce the research background, state of the art, novelty, and objectives.
  • Keep it concise (maximum 2 pages) and avoid extensive literature discussion.
  1. Materials and Methods
  • Provide a clear, detailed description of procedures to ensure reproducibility.
  • Include ethical approval details for studies involving animals or human subjects.
  • Specify commercial products/equipment used (name, specifications, city, and country).
  • Use appropriate statistical methods, and consult a statistician if necessary.
  1. Results
  • Present data in tables or figures (avoid duplication).
  • Include variation indices (e.g., SEM) and significance levels (e.g., p<0.01).
  • Use text to explain or elaborate on the data but avoid excessive repetition of numerical values.
  1. Discussion
  • Interpret the results, discuss their significance, and relate them to the research objectives and existing literature.
  • Highlight biological mechanisms and the broader implications of the findings.
  1. Conclusion
  • Summarize key findings and their implications.
  • Avoid introducing new information.
  1. Conflict of Interest
  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest or state that none exist.
  1. Acknowledgments
  • Acknowledge individuals, institutions, or funding sources that supported the research.
  • Include project names and numbers, if applicable.

REFERENCES

  1. General Guidelines
  • All references cited in the text must be listed in the References section, and vice versa.
  • Arrange references alphabetically by the first author’s last name.
  • Use APA 6th edition formatting for all references.
  • Include DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers) or URLs for online sources where available.
  1. In-Text Citations
  • Use the author-date format for in-text citations:
    • Single author: (Benton, 2015)
    • Two authors: (Friar & Kochert, 1994)
    • Three or more authors: (Clark et al., 2007)
  1. Reference Examples

Journal Articles

  • Benton, A. (2015). Priority species of bamboo. Tropical Forestry, 10, 315–332. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14133-6_2

Books

  • Clark, L. G., Dransfield, S., & Triplett, J. (2007). Phylogenetic relationships of Bambuseae. Springer. https://doi.org/10.5642/aliso.20072301.26
  • Whitley, B. S., Li, Z., Jones, L., & de Vere, N. (2024). Mega-Barcoding Projects: Delivering national DNA barcoding initiatives for plants. In: DeSalle, R. (ed.) DNA Barcoding: Methods and Protocols, Methods in Molecular Biology, vol. 2744. New York, NY: Humana. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-3581-0_27

Conference Proceedings

  • Morgan, R., Meldrum, K., Bryan, S., Mathiesen, B., Yakob, N., Esa, N., & Ziden, A. A. (2017). Embedding digital literacies in curricula: Australian and Malaysian experiences. Dalam G. B. Teh & S. C. Choy (Ed.), Empowering 21st century learners through holistic and enterprising learning: Selected papers from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College International Conference 2016 (pp. 11-19). doi:10.1007/978-981-10-4241-6_2

Theses and Dissertations

  • Jeevitha, S. (2024). Identification and classification of medicinal plants (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). University of Indonesia.
  1. Reference Management Tools
  • Authors are encouraged to use EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley to ensure accurate reference formatting.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

  1. Tables and Figures
  • Ensure tables and figures are clear, well-labeled, and placed after the references.
  • Include captions and legends for all figures and tables.
  1. Supplementary Materials
  • Supplementary data (e.g., raw data, additional figures) may be submitted as separate files and referenced in the manuscript.
  1. Review Process
  • Manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
  • Authors are expected to respond to reviewer comments promptly and make necessary revisions.