Author Guidelines

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the process before submitting articles to the Jurnal Pendidik Indonesia, the authors are expected to ensure the completeness of the sections below. If the requirements are not met, the submission will be returned to the author.

  1. The article meets the focus and scope of the Jurnal Pendidik Indonesia.
  2. The submission has not been previously published, nor is it under consideration by another journal (or an explanation has been provided in the Comments to the Editor).
  3. The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format (Docx format is recommended).
  4. Where available, URLs for references have been provided.
  5. The text is 1.15 spaced, uses the Times New Roman typeface in 12-point font size, employs italics instead of underlining (except for URL addresses), and places all illustrations, figures, and tables within the text at appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  6. Tables and figures comply with the criteria set out in the Article Writing Guidelines.
  7. The manuscript has been checked for plagiarism using reliable software, and the maximum plagiarism level allowed is 25%.
  8. Authors are required to use Mendeley or Zotero for managing citations and references.
  9. The manuscript includes at least 5 references from international sources, as part of the required references.
  10. The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines of the journal.

OJS Editorial and Publishing Process

Editorial Process

General Writing Requirements

  1. The article meets the focus and coverage criteria of the Jurnal Pendidik Indonesia.
  2. The name of the author is listed without an academic degree and is placed under the article title. All authors' names must include their e-mail addresses, or the e-mail address of the corresponding author must be provided.
  3. Articles can be written in Indonesian or English, but abstracts must be provided in both Indonesian and English and follow the essay format.
  4. The systematic structure for research articles is as follows:
    • Article Title
    • Author's Name
    • Institution Name
    • E-mail Address
    • Abstract (125–250 words, including objectives, methods, and results)
    • Keywords
    • Introduction (background, brief literature review, and objectives)
    • Research Methods
    • Results and Discussion
    • Conclusion and Suggestions
    • References (only references cited in the text).
  5. Reference sources should, as far as possible, be from the last 10 years. References should prioritize primary sources, such as research articles from scientific journals or proceedings.
  6. Citations and references must use the American Psychological Association (APA) style. Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero.
  7. All submissions will be reviewed by editors with expertise in the relevant field. Authors will be asked to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers' suggestions. The decision to accept or reject the manuscript will be communicated online via the OJS system.
  8. Authors are responsible for obtaining permissions for any cited content or software used in the manuscript, along with any legal consequences.
  9. Accepted articles will be published on the journal's website at https://journal.upp.ac.id/index.php/jpi.

Manuscript Structure

  1. Title
    The title should describe the content of the article. Avoid acronyms or abbreviations. Maximum: 15 words.
  2. Abstract
    The abstract should not exceed 200 words and must not include citations. It must include the research objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. Abstracts must be provided in both Indonesian and English.
  3. Introduction
    This section should explain the background of the study, state-of-the-art, gap analysis, research novelty, research problems, solutions, and objectives.
  4. Method
    This section describes the research design, subjects, location, experimental procedures, sampling techniques (if applicable), sample size, variables, research instruments, data collection techniques, and data analysis methods.
  5. Results and Discussion
    Clearly and concisely present the research findings. Highlight the novelty, impact, and contribution of the work to the field of education.
  6. Conclusion and Suggestions
    Provide an answer to the research objectives or problems in paragraph form. Do not repeat results or discussion. Provide suggestions for further research or practical application.
  7. Acknowledgment (if any)
    This section may include acknowledgments to funding bodies, contributors, or institutions.
  8. References
    A minimum of 12 primary references is required, with more than 80% (at least 10 references) from international, reputable journal papers. The references must include DOI links or valid URLs where applicable. All references should be from the last 10 years. Authors must include at least 5 references from international sources. Use reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero to ensure proper formatting.