Author Guidelines
1. Standard of Reporting
Authors should present an accurate account of the work performed and objectively discuss its significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately in the paper. A paper should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable. Professional publication articles should also be accurate and objective, and editorial 'opinion' works should be identified.
2. Exclusivity of Work
The authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works, and if the authors have used the work and words of others, this should be appropriately cited or quoted. Plagiarism takes many forms, from 'passing off another's paper as the author's paper to copying or paraphrasing substantial parts of another's paper (without attribution) to claiming results from research conducted by others. Plagiarism in all its forms constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable. An author should not generally publish manuscripts describing the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable. In general, an author should not present a previously published paper for consideration in another journal. We consider publication from a conference paper if it is only an extended version of the conference paper with at least 30% of new material.
3. Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects
If the work involves chemicals, procedures, or equipment that have any unusual hazards inherent in their use, the author must identify these in the manuscript. Suppose the work consists of the use of animal or human subjects. In that case, the author should ensure that the manuscript contains a statement that all procedures complied with relevant laws and institutional guidelines and that the appropriate institutional committee(s) has approved them. Authors should include a statement in the manuscript that informed consent was obtained for experimentation with human subjects. The privacy rights of human subjects must always be observed.
4. Authorship of the Paper and Copyright
Authorship should be limited to those who have contributed significantly to the reported work's conception, design, execution, or interpretation. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. Those who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project should be acknowledged or listed as contributors. The corresponding author should ensure that all appropriate and inappropriate co-authors are included in the paper and that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the article and have agreed to its publication. No manuscript can be published unless accompanied by a signed publication agreement, which serves as a transfer of copyright from author to publisher. A copy of that agreement is required after the paper is accepted.
5. Acknowledgement
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have influenced the nature of the reported work. Information obtained privately, as in conversation, correspondence, or discussion with third parties, must not be used or reported without explicit, written permission from the source. Information obtained in the course of confidential services, such as refereeing manuscripts or grant applications, must not be used without the explicit written permission of the author of the work involved in these services.
6. Disclosure Requirements
The author when submitting a manuscript must disclose any meaningful affiliation or involvement, either direct or indirect, with any organization or entity with a direct financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed (for example, employment, consultancies, stock ownership, grants, patents received or pending, royalties, honoraria, expert testimony). These financial involvement are pretty common, and unavoidable, and generally do not constitute a basis for rejecting a manuscript. Specifics of the disclosure will remain confidential. If deemed appropriate by the Scientific Editor, a general disclosure statement will be included in the Acknowledgment section of the manuscript.
7. Errors in Published Works
When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her published work, the author must promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper. Suppose the editor or the publisher learns from a third party that a published work contains a significant error. In that case, it is the obligation of the author to promptly retract or correct the paper or provide evidence to the editor of the correctness of the original article.
8. Disclaimer
Opinions expressed in articles published in the Journal of Scoring are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent opinions of the ISI Padang Panjang. The Scoring Journal does not guarantee the appropriateness for any purpose of any method, product, process, or device described or identified in an article. Trade names, when used, are only for identification and do not constitute an endorsement by Journal Musica.
9. Manuscript Preparation
Use the English language and the SI system (Système International d'Unités, often referred to as "International Units") for measurements and units. Manuscript in MS Word or PDF format (generated from MS Word) is to be submitted online through https://journal.isi-padangpanjang.ac.id. The length of the manuscript is expected not to exceed 20 printed pages (single space), including abstract, figures, tables, and references. An abstract between 150 and 200 words describing the significance of the manuscript should be included. The authors should supply 3-5 keywords or phrases that characterize their manuscript. Use 12 pt Times New Roman fonts for the body of the text with 1.15 line spacing between lines. The references should be numbered consecutively in the order of their appearance and complete, including the authors' initials, the title of the paper, the date, page numbers, and the name of the sponsoring society. Figures are printed in black & white, while color figures are only available online. Adjust the size of figures and tables as they will appear. All figure captions should be legible, minimum 8-point type. For all equations, use either Microsoft Equation Editor or the MathType add-on. Equations are numbered consecutively in parenthesis, e.g. (1), and set at the right margin.
Journal Template can be downloaded here, and Author Guidelines can be downloaded here
10. Author Fee
An author whose paper is accepted for publication in the Journal of Scoring is subjected to pay USD 4 for each article.
For some reasonable cases, we can waive the publication fee of an author.
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