Review guidelines

 

There are many guides that can help you in writing a scientific journal. This guide might be used as a reference.

The general format for scientific journals usually consists of: 1. Title;2. Abstract;3. Introduction;4. Materials and methods;5. Results;6. Discussion;7. Conclusion;8. Bibliography.

1.Title
Every scientific journal must have a clear title. By reading the title, it will make it easier for readers to know the essence of the journal without having to read the entire journal. For example, the title "Biology Lab Report". With a title like this, no readers will want to read it because it does not describe the contents of the journal. An example of a clear title, for example "The Effect of Light and Temperature on Population Growth of Escherichia Coli Bacteria". This title has more or less reported the contents of the journal.

2.Abstract
An abstract is different from a summary. The abstract section in a scientific journal serves to briefly digest the contents of the journal. The abstract here is intended to be explanatory without referring to the journal. The abstract section must present approximately 250 words that summarize the objectives, methods, results and conclusions. Do not use abbreviations or quotations in the abstract. The abstract must be able to stand alone without footnotes. This abstract is usually written last. An easy way to write an abstract is to cite the most important points in each section of the journal. Then use the bullet points to compose a brief description of your study.

3.Introduction
The introduction is a statement of the case you are investigating, which provides the reader with information to understand your specific objectives within a larger theoretical framework. This section may also include information about the background of the problem, such as a summary of any research that has been conducted and how an experiment will help to explain or expand knowledge in the general field. All background information gathered from other sources must be cited.

Note: Don't make your introduction too broad. Just remember that you are writing a journal for a colleague who also has the same knowledge as you.

 

4. Materials and Methods

This section explains when the experiment was carried out. The researcher explains the experimental design, equipment, data collection methods, and types of controls. If the experiment is carried out in nature, the author describes the research area, location, and also explains the work carried out. The general rule to remember is that this section must be explained in detail and clearly so that the reader has basic knowledge and techniques so that they can be duplicated.

5.Results
Here the researcher presents concise data with an overview using narrative text, tables or images. Note that only the results are presented, there is no interpretation of the data or conclusions from the data in this section. Data collected in tables/figures must be accompanied by narrative text and presented in a form that is easy to understand. Do not repeat at length the data that has been presented in tables and figures.

6.Discussion
In this section, the researcher interprets the data with the observed patterns. Every relationship between important experimental variables and every correlation between variables can be seen clearly. The researcher must include a different explanation of the hypothesis or results that are different or similar to each related experiment conducted by another researcher. Remember that every experiment does not necessarily have to show large differences or trends to be important. Negative results also need to be explained and may be something important to change in your research.

7.Conclusion
This section only states that the researcher thinks about each data presented in relation to the questions stated in the introduction. By referring to the introduction and conclusion, a reader should have a good idea of ​​the research, even if only specific details.

8.Bibliography
All information (quotations) obtained by the researcher must be written alphabetically in this section. This is useful for readers who want to refer to original literature. Note that the references cited are actually mentioned in your journal.