Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

About the Journal

Blockchain Frontier Technology (BFRONT) is a scholarly journal published by Pandawan Sejahtera Indonesia. The journal provides an academic platform for researchers and experts worldwide to publish original scientific contributions in blockchain technology, distributed ledger technology, system security, and emerging digital technologies.

BFRONT welcomes high-quality research grounded in theoretical, experimental, computational, and applied approaches. Its scope includes blockchain architecture, security and privacy, decentralized systems, smart contracts, and the integration of blockchain with artificial intelligence and other frontier technologies.

In addition to original research articles, the journal may publish review articles, mini-reviews, case reports, letters to the editor, and commentaries, subject to its editorial scope and current submission policy. BFRONT applies a double-blind peer-review process and supports open access to scholarly knowledge. The journal also encourages research that contributes to innovation, responsible technology development, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The journal is published twice a year, in January and July.

Access Model
Open Access
Broad access to published research
Review Model
Double-Blind
Independent manuscript evaluation
Publication
January & July
Two issues per year
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Journal Template

Authors are required to prepare their manuscripts using the official Blockchain Frontier Technology (BFRONT) LaTeX manuscript template. The template ensures consistency in manuscript structure, formatting, citation style, references, tables, figures, equations, and other publication elements. Authors must download and use the official LaTeX template when preparing their submissions and ensure that their manuscripts comply with the journal's author guidelines, formatting standards, and submission requirements.

Open Manuscript Template ↗
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Peer-Review Process

Double-Blind Peer Review

BFRONT uses a double-blind peer-review process intended to support impartial manuscript assessment. Reviewer identities and author identities are concealed from one another during the review process, subject to the journal's procedures.

01. Initial Editorial Screening

The editor assesses the manuscript's relevance, originality, completeness, and compliance with publication ethics.

02. External Review

Suitable manuscripts are normally sent to at least two independent experts in the relevant field, according to the journal's review procedures.

03. Reviewer Assessment

Reviewers evaluate originality, scientific contribution, methodological rigor, analysis, clarity, and validity.

04. Editorial Decision

The editor makes the final decision after considering reviewer recommendations and the manuscript's suitability for publication.

05. Revision & Publication

Authors respond to reviewer comments and revise their manuscripts where required. Accepted manuscripts proceed to the journal's production process.

Possible Review Outcomes

Accept Weak Accept Minor Revision Major Revision Reject

Read the Peer-Review Policy ↗

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Revision of Manuscripts

When revision is requested, the corresponding author should submit the revised manuscript together with a point-by-point response explaining how each reviewer comment has been addressed. The supplied policy specifies a revision period of six weeks; authors should follow the deadline stated in the official editorial decision letter.

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Publication Charges

The following table reproduces the fee information provided in the supplied draft. Please verify all amounts against the journal's currently approved publication-charge policy before publishing this page.

Item Fee Details
Submission Fee Free No charge for submission.
Collaborative Paper USD 42.53 Per accepted article.
Single-Author Paper USD 85.06 Per accepted article.
Included Length 12 pages Additional fees may apply beyond this limit.
Extra Page — Collaborative USD 10 Per additional page.
Extra Page — Single Author USD 20 Per additional page.

Fee amounts, eligibility conditions, and page limits should be confirmed with the journal before this information is treated as official.

Article Processing Charge Policy ↗

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Preparation of Manuscripts

Abstract & Keywords

Research and review articles should include an abstract of 200–250 words, according to the journal's current requirements. The abstract should summarize the objectives, methods, main findings, and conclusions. Provide five relevant keywords immediately below the abstract.

Main Text Structure

Introduction

Present the background, research problem, gap, objectives, novelty, and contributions.

Literature Review

Critically examine relevant theories and previous studies and identify unresolved issues.

Methods

Explain the research design, data sources, implementation, and evaluation procedures, as applicable.

Results & Discussion

Present findings and interpret them in relation to previous research.

Managerial Implications

Explain practical applications and actionable recommendations where relevant.

Conclusion

Summarize contributions, limitations, and future research directions in paragraph form.

Figures & Tables

Number tables and figures consecutively in the order in which they are first cited. Place table titles above tables and figure captions below figures. Use clear labels, readable text, and high-resolution illustrations. Every table and figure should be discussed in the manuscript.

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References & Citations

The supplied guidelines specify IEEE numerical referencing. In-text citations should use Arabic numerals in square brackets, such as [1], [2], and [3]–[5]. References must be numbered according to their first appearance in the manuscript.

Include DOI information where available. Every reference in the reference list must be cited in the manuscript, and every in-text citation must correspond to an entry in the reference list. Reference management software such as Mendeley or BibTeX may be used to maintain consistency.

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Submission & Review Policies

Submission of Manuscripts

All authors must approve the submission of a manuscript to BFRONT and take responsibility for its content, including citations and acknowledgments. The corresponding author must be authorized to act on behalf of all co-authors in matters relating to submission, revision, and publication.

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's official online submission system. Authors should follow the submission instructions available on the official BFRONT website.

Authors should complete all required manuscript information, including author details, title, abstract, keywords, and supporting files, before finalizing the submission.