Update: Author Guidelines and Submission System PLATAX 2026

Starting August 1, 2026, Jurnal Ilmiah PLATAX implements updated policies 
and submission system:

MAJOR CHANGES:

1. Updated 2026 Author Guidelines
- Proofreading Policy (not mandatory, but authors responsible for language quality)
- Generative AI Policy (follows COPE & ICMJE — AI use must be disclosed, not credited as author)
- Requirements for bilingual abstracts, keywords, and tables/figures

2. 19-Item Submission Checklist
- All authors must ensure compliance before submission

3. Separate Title Page System
- To maintain double-blind peer review integrity
- Upload as Supplementary File with "Title Page" genre

4. Template Format and APA 7th Edition Citation Style
- Unchanged, following latest guidelines

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Manuscripts SUBMITTED BEFORE this effective date will be evaluated under 
previous guidelines. NEW manuscripts must follow 2026 guidelines.

READ UPDATED AUTHOR GUIDELINES:
Please read the complete Author Guidelines at About → Submissions

For questions, contact the editorial office: platax@unsrat.ac.id

Thank you for your attention!