Guidelines for Writing an Article for IJHerbSI

 

Title of the Article:

• The title should clearly describe the study, including the main subject and methodology used. It must be concise and informative. For example:
  Analysis of Cyanide in Cassava with Different Storage Durations Using Visible Light Spectrophotometry and Ninhydrin Reagent.

Author Information:

• Include the full names of all authors, followed by their respective affiliations, such as universities, institutions, and addresses.
• Make sure to indicate the corresponding author with an asterisk (*) and provide their email address for correspondence.
  Example:
• Emma Emawati¹*, Silvan Maulana¹, Lilis Silviana², Winasih Rachmawati¹
• ¹Department Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Bhakti Kencana, Bandung, Indonesia
• ²Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas YPIB Majalengka, Majalengka, Indonesia
• Corresponding author: Emma Emawati, email: emma.emawati@bku.ac.id

Abstract:

• The abstract should briefly summarize the research problem, objectives, methods, key results, and conclusions.
• Limit the abstract to about 150-250 words.
• Include relevant keywords that reflect the article's content. Example:
  Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is the third most important staple food in Indonesia...

Keywords:

• Provide 3-5 keywords that are relevant to the research, which will help others locate your article when searching. Example: Cyanide, Cassava, UV-Vis Spectrophotometry, Ninhydrin Reagent

Introduction:

• Begin by providing background information related to the topic, focusing on the importance of the research problem.
• State the research gap or the specific problem your study addresses.
• Clearly define the research objectives and explain the relevance of the study in the context of existing literature. Example:
  Cassava is an important global carbohydrate source... However, despite its widespread use, cassava contains cyanide compounds...

Materials and Methods:

• Detail the equipment and materials used in the study. Include any specific brands or specifications if relevant.
• Clearly describe the procedures followed for the sample collection, preparation, and analysis.
• This section should be thorough and replicable by others in the field. Example:
  The materials used in this study included freshly harvested cassava, sodium carbonate, ninhydrin, and KCN...

Results and Discussion:

• Present and analyze the results of the study, including both qualitative and quantitative findings.
• Interpret the data, explaining the significance of the findings and how they compare with previous research.
• Use figures, tables, or charts to help illustrate your findings clearly. Example:
  The qualitative analysis revealed cyanide presence in both freshly harvested cassava and cassava stored for five days... The cyanide content in freshly harvested cassava was 4.94 µg/g...

Conclusion:

• Summarize the key findings from your research and their implications for the broader field of study.
• Include any recommendations based on your findings. Example:
  Based on the results, it can be concluded that storage duration influences cyanide content in cassava...

References:

• Provide a list of references cited in the article, following the appropriate citation style of APA 7.
• References should be relevant, recent, and from credible sources. Example:
  Ariani, L., Estiasih, T., & Martati, E. (2017)...
  
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Additional Notes for Writing:

• Clarity and Precision: The language should be clear, concise, and scientific. Avoid unnecessary jargon, and ensure that the research objectives, methods, and results are explained in a straightforward manner.
• Structure and Organization: Follow the typical structure of scientific articles—Title, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
• Ethics and Acknowledgements: Ensure that ethical considerations are addressed if applicable, such as any approval for conducting the study. Also, acknowledge any contributions from individuals or institutions that supported the research.
• Figures and Tables: Any figures or tables should be clearly labeled, with captions that explain the content. Always reference them in the text to guide the reader.