Reference Management

To ensure accuracy and consistency in citations and references, authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software when preparing manuscripts for submission to Jurnal Ilmiah Kebidanan (The Journal of Midwifery).

Reference management tools help authors organize references, insert citations, and format bibliographies according to the journal's required citation style.

Citation Style

Jurnal Ilmiah Kebidanan (The Journal of Midwifery) uses the Vancouver citation style.

References must be numbered consecutively according to their first appearance in the manuscript. In-text citations should use superscript Arabic numerals without parentheses or square brackets, in accordance with the journal's article template.

The reference list must be arranged numerically following the order of citation in the manuscript.

Reference Management Software

Authors are encouraged to use reference management software, such as:

These tools can help authors:

  • Store and organize reference libraries.
  • Insert citations directly into manuscripts.
  • Generate reference lists automatically.
  • Maintain consistent citation formatting.

Reference Requirements

Authors must ensure that all references cited in the manuscript are included in the reference list and that the reference list contains only sources cited in the text.

References should primarily be drawn from reputable scientific sources, particularly peer-reviewed journal articles, and should preferably have been published within the last ten years.

At least 80% of references should be derived from scientific journal articles, in accordance with the journal's Author Guidelines.

Authors should include a valid Digital Object Identifier (DOI) when available and verify that all bibliographic information is accurate and complete.

The required number of references may vary depending on the manuscript type. Authors should consult the journal's Author Guidelines for detailed requirements.

Reference Accuracy

Authors are responsible for verifying the accuracy, relevance, and completeness of all references. The use of reference management software does not replace the need to check citations and bibliographic details against the original sources.