Author Guidelines

BERESI: Journal of Environmental Research accepts manuscripts in the field of environmental science and related interdisciplinary studies. The journal publishes original and high-quality scientific manuscripts that contribute to the development of environmental research, ecological studies, biodiversity, conservation, environmental management, environmental education, environmental technology, sustainability, and other relevant fields.

All manuscripts submitted to BERESI must be original, have not been previously published, and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and academic English.

1. Types of Manuscripts

BERESI accepts the following types of manuscripts:

Original Research Article

An original research article is a full-length empirical research article based on field research, laboratory work, experimental research, survey, quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed-method research, or other scientific approaches relevant to environmental studies.

The manuscript should generally include: Title; Author(s) Name; Author(s) Affiliation; Abstract; Keywords; Introduction; Materials and Methods; Results and Discussion; Conclusion; Conflict of Interest; Acknowledgements; and References.

Review Article

A review article is a comprehensive, critical, and systematic review of current scientific literature related to environmental research. Review articles may include conceptual review, narrative review, systematic review, bibliometric review, or meta-analysis, depending on the topic and methodology used.

For review articles, the Materials and Methods section should explain the review protocol, data sources, article selection criteria, literature search strategy, theoretical framework, and method of analysis.

2. General Submission Requirements

Authors must prepare the manuscript according to the BERESI manuscript template. Manuscripts that do not follow the template may be returned to the authors for technical revision before being processed for peer review.

The manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). Authors should not submit the manuscript in PDF format during the initial submission. The submitted manuscript must meet the following requirements:

  1. The manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere.
  2. The manuscript is not being considered for publication by another journal.
  3. The manuscript follows the BERESI manuscript template.
  4. The manuscript is written in clear academic English.
  5. All authors have approved the manuscript and agreed to its submission.
  6. All sources cited in the text are listed in the References section.
  7. All references listed in the References section are cited in the text.
  8. The manuscript follows publication ethics and avoids plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and inappropriate authorship practices.

3. Manuscript Format

The manuscript should be prepared using Microsoft Word and formatted according to the BERESI template. Paper size (A4); File format: Microsoft Word .doc or .docx; Manuscript language: English; Font: Cambria; Title font: Cambria, 16 pt; Title length: Preferably not more than 14 words; Layout: One-column format; References style: APA 7th Edition; Reference manager: Mendeley or Zotero is recommended

 4. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should be organized in the following order:

  1. Title
  2. Author(s) Name
  3. Author(s) Affiliation
  4. Corresponding Author
  5. Received and Accepted Date
  6. Abstract
  7. Keywords
  8. Introduction
  9. Materials and Methods
  10. Results and Discussion
  11. Conclusion
  12. Conflict of Interest
  13. Acknowledgements
  14. References

Additional statements such as Author Contributions, Funding, Ethical Approval, Informed Consent, and Data Availability may be included when relevant to the manuscript.

5. Title

The title should be concise, informative, specific, and clearly reflect the manuscript's content. It should identify the study's main issue or focus. The title should be written in Cambria, 16 pt, and preferably should not exceed 14 words. Abbreviations should be avoided unless they are widely known and necessary.

6. Author Names and Affiliations

Author names must be written clearly and completely. Each author's affiliation should include the department, faculty, university or institution, city, postal code, and country. The corresponding author must be clearly indicated with an asterisk (*). The email address of the corresponding author must be provided.

Example:

Aprilia Susanto1*, Yustiani Aruna2, Setiawan Kawan2 , and Doni Setiawan2

1Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia.

2Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia.

*Corresponding author: email@domain.com

7. Abstract

The abstract must be written as a single, concise paragraph. References should not be cited in the abstract. Non-standard or uncommon abbreviations should be avoided. If abbreviations are necessary, they must be defined at first mention.

The abstract should include the following components:

  1. Background: Describe the research context, problem, and objective of the study.
  2. Methods: Briefly explain the research design, materials, data collection, and analysis methods.
  3. Findings: Summarize the main results of the study. If applicable, include important statistical findings or effect sizes.
  4. Conclusion: State the main conclusion and significance of the study.
  5. Novelty/Originality: Explain the original contribution or innovative aspect of the study.

The abstract should be clear, compact, and able to stand alone as a summary of the manuscript.

8. Keywords

Keywords should consist of a maximum of five words or phrases. Keywords must be arranged alphabetically and separated by a semicolon (;).

Example:

Keywords: biodiversity; conservation; environmental management; habitat; sustainability.

Avoid using words that are already repeated in the title unless they are essential for indexing.

9. Introduction

The Introduction should provide a clear background of the study and explain the importance of the research topic. It should include a brief review of relevant previous studies, identify the research gap, and explain the novelty or originality of the manuscript.

The Introduction should generally cover:

  1. General background of the research topic.
  2. Current scientific issues or environmental problems related to the study.
  3. Relevant previous studies.
  4. Research gap or limitation of previous studies.
  5. Novelty or scientific contribution of the manuscript.
  6. Research objectives.

The final paragraph of the Introduction should clearly state the objective of the study and its significance.

10. Materials and Methods

The Materials and Methods section must provide sufficient details to allow the research to be understood and reproduced by other researchers.

This section should include:

  1. Research design or approach.
  2. Research location and time.
  3. Materials, tools, instruments, or datasets used.
  4. Population, sample, respondents, or key informants, if applicable.
  5. Variables or observed parameters.
  6. Data sources.
  7. Data collection techniques.
  8. Data analysis methods.
  9. Data presentation methods.

For experimental research, authors must describe the experimental design, treatments, replication, and analytical procedures.

For qualitative research, authors should describe data condensation, coding, data display, verification, and conclusion drawing.

For quantitative research, authors should describe sampling techniques, measurement procedures, and statistical analysis.

For review articles, authors should explain the literature search strategy, databases used, inclusion and exclusion criteria, number of selected articles, and method of analysis.

11. Results and Discussion

The Results and Discussion section presents the findings of the research and interprets them in relation to the objectives, theories, and previous studies. The Results should be presented clearly, systematically, and accurately. Tables, figures, graphs, maps, and photographs may be used when necessary to support the explanation.

The Discussion should not merely repeat the results. It should explain the meaning of the findings, compare them with previous studies, discuss the scientific implications, and explain the contribution of the study. This section should include:

  1. Clear presentation of research findings.
  2. Interpretation of the findings.
  3. Comparison with previous studies.
  4. Explanation of similarities or differences with previous research.
  5. Scientific implications.
  6. Limitations of the study, if necessary.
  7. Possible future research directions.

12. Tables

Tables should be numbered sequentially according to their appearance in the manuscript, for example, Table 1, Table 2, and so on. The table title should be placed above the table. Tables must be editable and should not be inserted as images. Each table must be cited in the manuscript text.

Example: Table 1. Morphological characteristics of plant samples

Table notes, if any, should be placed below the table.

13. Figures

Figures include graphs, charts, photographs, maps, diagrams, and other visual materials. Figures should be numbered sequentially according to their appearance in the manuscript, for example, Figure 1, Figure 2, and so on. The figure title should be placed below the figure. Each figure must be cited in the manuscript text. Figures must be clear, readable, and have sufficient resolution. Photographs must be sharp and contain appropriate labels or scales when needed. If arrows, numbers, or symbols are used, they must be clearly visible and contrast with the background. Maps must be presented clearly and should follow cartographic standards. Authors should avoid using unclear screenshots or low-resolution maps.

 14. Conclusion

The Conclusion section presents the main findings and scientific contribution of the study. It should be written in paragraph form, not as bullet points or numbered. The conclusion should:

  1. Answer the research objectives.
  2. Summarize the most important findings.
  3. Highlight the novelty or contribution of the study.
  4. Avoid repeating detailed results.
  5. Avoid introducing new data or new references.

The conclusion should be concise, clear, and directly related to the findings and discussion.

15. Conflict of Interest

Authors must declare any potential conflict of interest related to the research, authorship, or publication of the manuscript. If there is no conflict of interest, authors should state:

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

 If there is a conflict of interest, authors must clearly explain the nature of the conflict.

16. Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements should be placed after the Conclusion or Conflict of Interest section. This section may include appreciation to individuals, institutions, funding bodies, laboratories, field assistants, language editors, or other parties who contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship. Acknowledgements should be written briefly and professionally

17. Author Contributions

For manuscripts with more than one author, authors are encouraged to include an Author Contributions statement. The contribution statement may follow the CRediT taxonomy.

Example:

Author Contributions: Conceptualization, A.A. and B.B.; methodology, A.A.; formal analysis, B.B.; investigation, A.A. and C.C.; writing-original draft preparation, A.A.; writing-review and editing, B.B. and C.C.; supervision, D.D.; funding acquisition, A.A.

 18. Funding

Authors must disclose all funding sources that supported the research. If the research received funding, use the following format:

This research was funded by [Name of Funder], grant number [grant number].

If the research received no external funding, state:

This research received no external funding.

 19. Ethical Approval

Research involving humans, animals, clinical data, indigenous knowledge, endangered species, protected areas, or sensitive environmental data may require ethical approval or research permission. If ethical approval was obtained, authors should state:

The study was conducted in accordance with applicable ethical standards and approved by [Name of Ethics Committee/Institution], approval number [number], date [date].

If ethical approval was not required, authors may state:

Ethical approval was not required for this study.

 20. Informed Consent

For studies involving human participants, authors must state whether informed consent was obtained.

Example: Informed consent was obtained from all participants involved in the study.

 If not applicable, authors may state: Not applicable.

 21. Data Availability Statement

Authors are encouraged to provide a Data Availability Statement explaining where the data supporting the findings of the study can be accessed.

Examples:

The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. or The data are available in [repository name] at [URL/DOI]. or Data sharing does not apply to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.

 22. Citation and References

BERESI uses the American Psychological Association Referencing Style, 7th Edition (APA 7th Edition). Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero to ensure consistency and accuracy of citations and references. The reference requirements are as follows:

  1. References must be arranged alphabetically.
  2. All references listed must be cited in the manuscript text.
  3. All in-text citations must appear in the reference list.
  4. DOI should be provided whenever available.
  5. References should preferably be published within the last 3-5 years, unless older references are essential and highly relevant.
  6. At least 80% of references should be from primary sources, especially scientific journal articles.
  7. References from reputable journals, including Scopus-indexed and Web of Science-indexed journals, are highly recommended.
  8. Research articles should include more than 30 references.
  9. Review articles should include at least 50 references.
  10. Excessive self-citation should be avoided.
  11. Authors should avoid citing irrelevant sources.

23. In-Text Citation Examples

BERESI uses the author-date citation style.

Type

Parenthetical Citation

Narrative Citation

One author

(Julio, 2018)

Julio (2018)

Two authors

(Ahmed & Saleh, 2017)

Ahmed and Saleh (2017)

Three or more authors

(Gretz et al., 2017)

Gretz et al. (2017)

Multiple citations

(Joe et al., 2014; Dexler, 2016; Adams, 2018)

Joe et al. (2014), Dexler (2016), and Adams (2018)

 24. Reference Examples

Journal Article

Grady, J. S., Her, M., Moreno, G., Perez, C., & Yelinek, J. (2019). Emotions in storybooks: A comparison of storybooks that represent ethnic and racial groups in the United States. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 8(3), 207-217. https://doi.org/10.1037/ppm0000185

Journal Article with Article Number

Jerrentrup, A., Mueller, T., Glowalla, U., Herder, M., Henrichs, N., Neubauer, A., & Schaefer, J. R. (2018). Teaching medicine with the help of "Dr. House." PLoS ONE, 13(3), Article e0193972. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0193972

Book

McKibbin, B. (2007). Deep economy: The wealth of communities and the durable future. Times Book/Henry Holt and Co.

Chapter in an Edited Book

Pigg, K. E., & Bradshaw, T. K. (2003). Catalytic community development: A theory of practice for changing rural society. In D. L. Brown & L. E. Swanson (Eds.), Challenges for rural America in the twenty-first century (pp. 385-396). Pennsylvania State University Press.

Conference Proceeding

Alamsyah, M. N. (2023, May). A review of food waste management in Indonesia and best practice in various countries. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2683, No. 1). AIP Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0124861

 25. Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts will be checked for originality using Turnitin or iThenticate plagiarism detection software. The maximum similarity index allowed is 20%. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 20% will be returned to the authors for revision or may be rejected by the Editorial Board. Manuscripts containing plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, data falsification, or other unethical publication practices will be rejected. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all sources are properly cited and that the manuscript does not violate copyright, intellectual property rights, or publication ethics.

 26. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to BERESI will undergo an editorial screening process. Manuscripts that meet the journal's scope and technical requirements will be sent for peer review. Qualified reviewers will review each manuscript. The Editor makes the final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection based on reviewer recommendations and editorial evaluation. Possible editorial decisions include:

  1. Accepted
  2. Accepted with minor revision.
  3. Major revision required.
  4. Rejected

Authors must revise the manuscript according to reviewer comments and submit the revised version within the deadline provided by the editorial office.

27. Revision Guidelines

When submitting a revised manuscript, authors should provide:

  1. Revised manuscript file.
  2. Response to reviewers.
  3. Highlighted changes in the revised manuscript, if requested by the editor.

The response to reviewers should clearly explain how each comment has been addressed. If authors disagree with a reviewer's comment, a clear academic justification must be provided.

28. Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting the manuscript, authors must ensure that:

  1. The manuscript has not been published elsewhere.
  2. The manuscript is not under review by another journal.
  3. The manuscript follows the BERESI manuscript template.
  4. The manuscript is submitted in Microsoft Word format.
  5. The title is concise and informative.
  6. The abstract includes background, methods, findings, conclusion, and novelty/originality.
  7. Keywords are arranged alphabetically and separated by semicolons.
  8. All tables and figures are cited in the text.
  9. All references follow APA 7th Edition style.
  10. DOI is provided for references when available.
  11. The manuscript has been checked for grammar and clarity.
  12. The manuscript has been checked for plagiarism.
  13. All authors have approved the manuscript submission.

29. Online Submission

Manuscripts should be submitted through the BERESI online submission system:

https://ejurnal.il.fmipa.ung.ac.id/index.php/BJE

Authors must register or log in as an author before submitting the manuscript. During submission, authors must complete all required metadata, including title, abstract, keywords, author information, affiliation, and references.

30. Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in the BERESI journal website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.