Submissions

Author Guidelines

MANUSCRPT SUBMISSION

Online Submission

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the JEI online submission system at http://jurnal.pei-pusat.org. Submissions by email or postal mail are not accepted. The submitting author (corresponding author) is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.

Cover Letter

Each submission must be accompanied by a cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief. The cover letter should include:

(1). A brief statement describing the significance of the work and the principal findings;
(2). A declaration that the manuscript has not been previously published, is not currently under consideration by another journal, and that all authors have read and approved the submitted version;
(3). The names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses of at least three (3) suggested reviewers with relevant expertise. Suggested reviewers should not have conflicts of interest with the authors;
(4). Disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest.

The cover letter may be entered in the “Comments for the Editor” field (Step 1) during submission and additionally uploaded as a supplementary file via the “Upload Supplementary File” menu (Step 4).

File Format

Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). All files should be clearly named to indicate their content (e.g., TitlePage.docx, MainText.docx).

TYPES OF MANUSCRIPT

Research Article

A research article reports original empirical findings addressing a specific research question. It should present a clear description of the study design, methodology, results, and conclusions derived from the investigation. The manuscript structure shall follow the standard IMRaD format: Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Research articles should not normally exceed 16 pages (including tables and figures), although longer manuscripts of exceptional merit may be considered at the discretion of the Editor.

Review Article

Review articles provide comprehensive, critical syntheses of current knowledge on a defined subject within the scope of the journal. Reviews should integrate and evaluate existing literature, identify gaps in knowledge, and suggest directions for future research. Authors intending to submit a review article are encouraged to contact the Editorial Office prior to submission to confirm the suitability of the proposed topic.

Short Communication

Short communications are concise reports of preliminary or noteworthy findings that warrant rapid dissemination to the entomological community. Manuscripts submitted as short communications should not exceed 10 pages and must present novel observations of broad interest. The manuscript structure should include Introduction, Material and Methods, Results and Discussion (combined), and References.

PART OF THE MANUSCRIPT

To facilitate the double-blind peer review process, the manuscript must be submitted as separate files: (1) Title Page and (2) Main Text File. Submitting the title page and main text as separate documents ensures that author identities are not disclosed to reviewers during the evaluation process.

Title Page

The title page must be uploaded as a separate file and should contain the following elements:

(1). Title. A concise, informative title containing the major keywords relevant to the study. The title should not exceed 20 words and should not contain abbreviations or formula. Authors are encouraged to construct titles that are descriptive and facilitate discoverability through search engines (see Wiley’s best practice SEO tips for guidance).
(2). Running title. A short running title of no more than 40 characters (including spaces).
(3). Author names. Provide the full names of all authors (first name, middle initial(s), and surname). Do not include academic degrees or professional titles. Follow each author's name with a superscript number to indicate their affiliation, using different numbers to represent different institutions.
(4). Institutional affiliations. The institutional affiliation(s) of each author at the time the research was conducted, including department, institution, city, postal code, and country. Where an author’s current address differs from the institution where the work was conducted, the present address should be provided as a footnote.
(5) Corresponding author. The corresponding author should be designated with an asterisk (*) and their full contact details provided, including telephone/fax number and email address.
(6) Acknowledgements. Acknowledgements should be placed on the title page to maintain anonymity in the main text file. Include recognition of funding sources (with grant numbers), and individuals who contributed to the research but do not meet authorship criteria, along with a brief description of their contributions.

Main Text File

As manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review, the main text file must not contain any information that could identify the authors (e.g., author names, institutional affiliations, or self-identifying citations such as “in our previous study”). The main text file should be organized in the following order:

(1). Title, abstract, and keywords;
(2). Main text (Introduction; Material and Methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion);
(3). References;
(4). List of Tables (Refer to Section Tables and Figures for detailed requirements);
(5). List of Figures (Refer to Section Tables and Figures for detailed requirements);
(6). Appendices or Supplementary Material (if applicable).

MANUSCRIPT FORMATTING 

General Formatting Requirements

Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the following specifications:

- Font: Times New Roman, 12-point throughout the main text.
- Spacing: Double-spaced throughout, including the abstract, main text, references, table titles, and figure legends.
- Alignment: Left-aligned (ragged right margin).
- Page size: A4 (210 × 297 mm), with margins of 3 cm on all sides.
- Page numbers: Placed in the upper right-hand corner of each page.
- Line numbers: Continuous line numbering must be applied throughout the manuscript. In Microsoft Word, this can be enabled via Page Layout → Line Numbers → Continuous.
- File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).

Language

Manuscripts may be submitted in English or Indonesian. Manuscripts written in English must conform to standard scientific English usage. Authors whose first language is not English are advised to have their manuscripts reviewed by a competent English-language editor prior to submission. Manuscripts with inadequate English may be returned to the authors before entering peer review.

Nomenclature and Taxonomic Authority

The full scientific name (genus, species, and authority) must be provided at first mention of each organism in both the abstract and the main text. Subsequent references may abbreviate the genus name. For insect taxa, the order and family should be provided in parentheses at first mention in the title (if applicable) and in the text [e.g., Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)]. Common names should be used only when widely recognized and should always be accompanied by the scientific name at first mention. Taxonomic nomenclature must follow the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN).

Units and Abbreviations

The International System of Units (SI) should be used for all measurements. Abbreviations must be defined at first use in the abstract and again in the main text. Standard abbreviations for units of measurement (e.g., mm, kg, ha, °C) and commonly recognized scientific abbreviations (e.g., DNA, PCR, ANOVA) need not be defined.

ARTICLE STRUCTURE AND SECTION DESCRIPTIONS

Abstract

Each manuscript must be preceded by a self-contained, structured abstract not exceeding 250 words. The abstract should concisely describe the background and rationale of the study, the objectives, the materials and methods employed, the principal results, and the conclusions drawn. Use clear, concise language without references, figure or table citations, statistical notation, author names, specific institutional affiliations, or acknowledgments of individuals. The abstract must self-contained and comprehensive enough to be understood independently, allowing readers to quickly grasp the research significance and principal findings without consulting the full manuscript.

Key words

Immediately following the abstract, provide three to five keywords separated by semicolons. Keywords should complement—rather than duplicate—terms in the title and abstract to enhance indexing and discoverability. Scientific names (in italics) may be used as keywords. Avoid abbreviations.

Introduction

The Introduction should establish the scientific context and rationale for the study by providing a concise review of the relevant primary literature, highlighting state-of-the-art knowledge and recent peer-reviewed research. It should clearly identify the knowledge gap and the novelty and significance of the research, concluding with an explicit statement of the study objectives or hypotheses, typically in the final paragraph. The Introduction should provide readers with sufficient background to understand why the research was conducted and what specific questions or hypotheses the study adressess.

Material and Methods

This section must provide sufficient detail to allow replication of the study by other investigators. Organize content with subheadings in logical, chronological sequence covering; (1) the study area and duration – geographic location with coordinates if relevant, institutional/facility name in general terms, date range of research, and relevant climate or environmental conditions; (2) study design – type of design employed, number of treatments/groups, replicates, sample size per replicate, and total experimental units; (3) description of organisms (including taxonomic identity, source, and rearing conditions), sampling protocols, and analytical approaches; and (4) all statistical tests used, data transformations with justification, significance level (a = 0.05), statistical software name and version, and post-hoc employed. For established methods, provide brief descriptions with appropriate citations; for novel or substantially modified methods, provide complete procedural details. Identify all software used for data analysis, including version numbers.

Results

The Results section should report only the research findings obtained, presented in alogical organized sequence that reflects the order of the research questions or objections. Present all data using past tense, as results represent observations already completed. Include complete results of statistical tests performed, reporting appropriate test statistics (F-valuues, t-values, chi-square values), degrees of freedom where applicable, exact p-values (unless p < 0.001), and confidence intervals. Descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations, ranges) should accompany all reported analyses. Objectively describe observed trends, patterns, and relationships in the data without offering interpretation or evaluation of their biological or practical significance. Cite all tables and figures by number in the order they are referenced in the text (e.g., Table 1, Figure 2). Present all results with complete objectivity and factual accuracy. Data must not be presented in both tabular and graphical forms simultaneously; select the single format most appropriate for communicating each dataset. Submit tables and figures as separate files on individual pages (one per page) at different file. This section must explicitly exclude discussion, interpretation of findings, practical or theoretical implications, comparisons with published literature or other studies, citations to other works, and conclusions about the broader significance of the work. The Results section serves solely as a clear, comprehensive, objective presentation of what was observed and measured, without editorial commentary or contextual evaluation.

Discussion

The Discussion should interpret and discuss the research findings in relation to the stated research questions, objectives, and hypotheses, organized with clear logical structure. Begin with a restatement and thorough interpretation of the main findings, followed by systematic comparison and contrast with current knowledge and recent references. Highlight similarities and differences between results and published literature, emphasizing unique or novel aspects of observations. Engage critically with the existing body of knowledge, evaluating how the findings advance, challenge, or extend current understanding within relevant scientific domains (agriculture, forestry, human and animal health, and natural resources and environmental management). Address the broader implications of findings for the related scientific field and its applications, considering both theoretical and practical significance. Avoid repeating data presented in the Results section. A final paragraph should synthesize key conclusions, acknowledge study limitations (such as sample size, geographic scope, or methodological constraints), and suggest directions for future research. The Discussion demonstrates scientific reasoning by connecting empirical observations to established knowledge, evaluating alternative explanations, and contextualizing the work within the wider body of arthropod science.

Conclusion

The Conclusion should summarize the primary findings in relation to the stated research questions and objectives, presented as cohesive paragraph(s) rather than bullet points. State conclusions clearly and concisely (typically 100–200 words), relating directly back to the research objectives and avoiding new information, data, or citations. All conclusions must be supported by Results already presented and discussed. This section should provide readers with the essential take-home message of the research without overreaching beyond what the evidence supports.

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements should be included on the Title Page file to preserve author anonymity during double-blind peer review. This section should recognize funding agencies (with grant numbers), and individuals who contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship.

Author Contributions (Recommended)

JEI encourages the inclusion of an author contribution statement to clarify the role of each author. Authors are recommended to use the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) framework. Example: “ABCD: Conceptualization, Investigation, Writing—original draft. EFGH: Formal analysis, Methodology, Writing—review & editing.”

Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could be perceived as potential conflicts of interest. If no conflicts of interest exist, include the statement: “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”

REFERENCES

General Requirements

The reference list must contain only works cited in the text, and all citations in the text must appear in the reference list. At least 80% of references should be primary sources (i.e., peer-reviewed journal articles), and recent publications (within the last five years) are encouraged. References to unpublished data, manuscripts in preparation, or personal communications should be cited parenthetically in the text and not included in the reference list.

In-text Citations

JEI uses the name-year citation system. In-text citations should conform to the following format:

- Single author: Rizali (2013) or (Rizali 2013)
- Two authors: Akbar & Buchori (2012) or (Akbar & Buchori 2012)
- Three or more authors: Buchori et al. (2016) or (Buchori et al. 2016)
- Multiple citations: Listed chronologically, separated by semicolons: (Rizali 2013; Buchori et al. 2016)
- Same author, same year: Differentiate with lowercase letters: (Buchori et al. 2016a, 2016b)

Reference List Format

References should be listed alphabetically by the surname of the first author. All authors’ names and the full title of the article must be provided. Journal names should be written in full (not abbreviated). Include the digital object identifier (DOI) when available. Reference management styles for EndNote and Zotero are available for download from the JEI website.

Journal Article

Meilin A, Trisyono YA, Martono E, Buchori D. 2012. Teknik perbanyakan massal parasitoid Anagrus nilaparvatae (Pang et Wang) (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae) dengan kotak plastik. Jurnal Entomologi Indonesia. 9:7–13. doi: 10.xxxx/xxxxx.

Book

Perfecto I, Vandermeer JH, Wright AL. 2009. Nature’s Matrix: Linking Agriculture, Conservation and Food Sovereignty. London: Earthscan.

Book Chapter

Koh LP, Gardner TA. 2010. Conservation in human-modified landscapes. In: Sodhi NS, Ehrlich PR (Eds.), Conservation Biology for All. pp. 236–261. London: Oxford University Press.

Conference Proceedings

Hodgson EW, VanNostrand G. 2011. Update on the soybean aphid efficacy program. In: Pringnitz BA (Ed.), The 23rd Annual Integrated Crop Management Conference (Iowa, 30 November – 1 December 2011). pp. 59–62. Iowa: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Thesis / Dissertation

Hosang MLA. 2004. Interactions between Natural Enemies, Herbivores and Cacao in Palolo Valley, Central Sulawesi. PhD Thesis. Bogor: Bogor Agricultural University.

Online Resource

Chaney WE, Toscano NC, Natwick ET. 2003. UC IPM pest management guidelines: cole crops diamondback moth. Available at: http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/r108301311.html [accessed 19 March 2004].

List of Tables (placed after REFERENCES)

Tables must be submitted as editable text in Microsoft Word format, not as images. Tables must be formatted with one table per page and must be uploaded as separate files along with figures during submission and should not be embedded in the main text document. Tables should be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals (Table 1, Table 2, etc.) with descriptive titles placed above each table. For Indonesian-language manuscripts, provide bilingual titles in both Indonesian and English. Titles should be written in lowercase letters except for the first word. Use an open table format without borders or grid lines, with clear row and column headers and units of measurement clearly indicated. Footnotes and explanations should be placed below the table body, marked with superscript lowercase letters (a, b, c, not numbers), with all abbreviations used in the table defined in the footnotes. The same data must not be presented in both tabular and graphical forms.

List of Figures

All figures should be of publication quality and placed on separate pages at the end of the manuscript following the References section. Figure legends must be included at the end of the main text file, after tables, with clear, descriptive captions that are self-explanatory and allow readers to understand the figure without referencing the main text. Caption written in lowercase letters except for the first word. Include information about statistical treatment and define all abbreviations and symbols. For photographs, include scale information.

Technical Specifications:

- File format: TIFF (.tif), JPEG (.jpg), PNG (.png), and PDF (.pdf)
- Resolution: Minimum 300 dpi for halftone/photographic images; minimum 600 dpi for line art and combination figures
- Color mode: RGB or CMYK
- Maximum dimensions: Width 170 mm (full page) or 82 mm (single column); height 240 mm
- Lettering: All labels, symbols, and text legible at final published size
- Multi-panel figures: each panel labeled with uppercase letters (A, B, C) in the upper-left corner

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL

Authors may submit supplementary material (e.g., large datasets, extended tables, multimedia files, or additional methodological details) to accompany the online version of their article. Supplementary material must be referenced in the main text (e.g., “See Supplementary Table S1”). All supplementary files are subject to peer review alongside the main manuscript. Supplementary material will not be edited during production and will be published as submitted; therefore, authors should ensure it meets the same standards of quality and accuracy as the main text.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

All quantitative data must be subjected to appropriate statistical analysis. The statistical methods employed should be described in the Material and Methods section with sufficient detail, including the software used (name, version, and manufacturer). Results of statistical tests should be fully reported: include the test statistic, degrees of freedom, sample size, and exact P-value (unless P < 0.001). For example: (F = 12.34; df = 3, 48; P = 0.002). Authors should ensure that sample sizes are adequate for the analyses performed. Post-hoc multiple comparison procedures should be clearly identified and justified.

ETHICAL REQUIREMENTS

Publication Ethics

JEI adheres to the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All submissions are screened for plagiarism and text recycling using iThenticate or similar detection software. Manuscripts found to contain unattributed text, duplicated data, or fabricated results will be rejected or retracted. Direct copying of sentences or paragraphs—including from one’s own previous publications—is not acceptable.

Please read our publication ethics and publication malpractice statement

Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantive intellectual contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All listed authors must have approved the final version of the manuscript. Guest or honorary authorship is not permitted. Changes to the author list after submission require written consent from all authors and approval by the Editor.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

AI-driven language tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly AI) do not qualify for authorship. If AI tools were used in any aspect of manuscript preparation—including writing, translation, data analysis, image generation, or code development—authors must disclose this in the Acknowledgements section, specifying the tool name, version, and the nature of its use.