The Makara Journal of Science (Makara J. Sci.) is a peer-reviewed international journal published by the Universitas Indonesia (UI) to serve as a platform for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in the Material Sciences (including: physics, biology, and chemistry); Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology (including: microbiology, physiology, ecology, taxonomy and evolution); and Biotechnology.

Makara J. Sci. as a multi-disciplinary medium fosters high quality, scientifically sound and original research on par with internationally acclaimed specialized journals. Submissions, including original research manuscripts, computational or theoretical papers, notes, and mini-reviews are welcomed.

Publication in Makara J. Sci. is without charge; all published articles are available online through open access. Authors should refer to the Authors Guidelines for details on how to prepare their manuscript; submission is performed via the online submission system (https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/science). Starting from 2014, Makara J. Sci. has been publishing in March, June, September, and December. Makara J. Sci. is the successor to the “Makara of Science Series” and “Makara Science”, which have been published since 1997. The name “Makara” is adopted from the Makara tree featured in the UI logo which symbolizes a source of knowledge disseminating “fruit” in all directions.

As per 1st October 2019, the website of Makara Journal of Science (MJS) has moved to this website to provide greater quality access to the journal. Back issues from 2002 to 2019 (Vol. 23 No. 2) are available at previous website: http://journal.ui.ac.id/science

Dear Authors and Contributors,

We would like to inform you that starting from July 2025 submissions, Makara Journal of Science will implement an Article Processing Charge (APC) as part of our commitment to maintaining the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of the journal. The APC will apply to all manuscripts submitted on or after July 1, 2025, and will cover editorial processes, peer review, online hosting, DOI registration, and long-term archiving.

Further details regarding the APC amount and payment procedures will be provided on our official website shortly. We thank you for your continued support and contribution to Makara Journal of Science.