Author Guidelines

Authors should submit only manuscripts that have been thoroughly proofread and edited for clarity, grammar, and accuracy. Manuscripts are accepted with the understanding that they are original works or extended versions of previously published conference papers, and that if the research has received institutional or official sponsorship, it has been duly authorized for open publication.

Before submission, please ensure that your manuscript has been prepared using the Vistar Tech Journal official paper template. Authors must refer to the journal’s template (available in .DOCX or LaTeX) and adhere to the formatting requirements. The use of reference management tools such as EndNote, Mendeley, or Zotero with IEEE citation style is strongly recommended. Manuscripts that do not comply with these guidelines will not be processed further.

Author’s Guide

Manuscripts submitted to Vistar Tech Journal must contain scientific and technological research results related to Information Technology, Computer Science, and Applied Technology, and must be written in English.
Vistar Tech Journal does not accept submissions via email. All manuscripts must be submitted through the Online Journal System (OJS). Authors who have not registered are required to create an account prior to submission.
Submitted manuscripts must be in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
The manuscript length should not exceed 15 pages, including figures, tables, and references.
Manuscripts must follow the official Vistar Tech Journal template. Please download the template from the journal’s website.
The recommended structure of the manuscript is as follows:
- Introduction
- Method
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
  There is no need to restate known theorems; instead, cite them appropriately when necessary.
Each article should include at least 20 references, primarily from recent (last five years) and reputable journals. At least 80% of the references should be from scientific journals.
Authors are required to submit a Publication Ethics Statement along with the manuscript. The detailed ethical policy can be found on the Publication Ethics page of the journal.
All manuscripts submitted to Vistar Tech Journal will undergo a Double-Blind Peer Review process by at least two reviewers. All review and correspondence activities are conducted online via the OJS system, where authors can monitor the progress of their submissions.
The editorial decision timeline varies depending on the complexity and quality of the manuscript. The editors cannot guarantee an exact publication date.
Authors are solely responsible for ensuring they have permission to reproduce figures, data, or software and for addressing all issues related to copyright or intellectual property.

Vistar Tech Journal uses the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform — an open-source journal management and publishing system developed, supported, and freely distributed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP).

Guiding Principles

An acceptable manuscript must meet the following general criteria:

It presents a significant contribution to science or applied research.
It uses a sound and well-described methodology that allows reproducibility.
The data support the conclusions.
The text is concise, well-written, and clear to an international audience.

Manuscript Format

Manuscripts should be uploaded through the OJS submission system and arranged in the following structure:

Title
Author(s) Name(s)
Affiliation and Email
Abstract
Keywords
Introduction
Research Methodology
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References

Formatting Requirements:

Paper size: A4, single column, 1.0 line spacing
Font: Times New Roman, 10 pt
Margins: 2 cm on all sides
Line numbers: enabled on all pages

Title

(Font: Times New Roman, Size 14, Capitalize Each Word)
The title should clearly reflect the main topic, research focus, and scope of the technological development or application discussed.

Author’s Name and Affiliation

Author’s Name¹ (Times New Roman, 12 pt)
¹Affiliation/Institution (Times New Roman, 9 pt)
E-mail: (insert corresponding author’s email)

Abstract

A well-structured abstract should provide a concise summary of the research, including the purpose, methods, main results, and conclusions. The abstract must be 100–200 words, written in the past tense, and should not include citations or references. Use standard terminology and avoid abbreviations.

Keywords: 3–6 relevant terms that represent the main concepts of the research (9 pt, italic).

Introduction

The Introduction should clearly state the research problem, objectives, relevant literature, proposed approach, and novelty or innovation of the study. The content should be understandable to readers from various disciplines.

Research Method

This section should explain the research design, methodology, data collection, and analysis procedures. If applicable, include algorithms, pseudocode, or system models to support reproducibility.

Results

Present the findings of the study clearly using figures, tables, or graphs when necessary. The results should be objective and supported by relevant data.

Discussion

Provide an interpretation of the results in relation to previous studies and theoretical perspectives. Highlight the contribution, limitations, and implications of the findings. References must follow the IEEE citation style.

Conclusion

Summarize the key findings and their significance. Indicate how the objectives stated in the introduction have been achieved and suggest possible directions for future research.

Acknowledgments

Acknowledge individuals or institutions that provided assistance, funding, or support for the research.

References

All references must be formatted according to the IEEE citation style and listed in numerical order. Ensure that references are current, relevant, and primarily sourced from reputable journals.

Vistar Tech Journal is published by PT Vistar Indonesia Gemilang and adheres to the highest academic publishing standards under the guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).