Author Guidlines

Author Guidelines

Journal of Research Education Mamminasata

  1. General Instructions
  • Format: Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) following the provided journal template.
  • Language: The journal accepts manuscripts in English or Indonesian.
  • Anonymity: For the peer-review process, please ensure the submission file is anonymized (remove author names and affiliations from the body of the text).
  1. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should be organized as follows:

  • Title: Must be brief, clear, and informative (Capitalize Each Word, 14pt Bold).
  • Abstract: A single paragraph (150–250 words) written in both English and Indonesian. It must include the research objective, methods, findings, and conclusion.
  • Keywords: 3–5 specific words or phrases, separated by semicolons.
  • Introduction: Contains the background of the study, literature review, research gap, and objectives. It should be written without subheadings.
  • Methods: Detailed description of the research design, population/sample, data collection instruments, and data analysis techniques.
  • Results and Discussion: Results: Present the data clearly using text, tables, and figures. Discussion: Interpret the results, compare with previous studies, and explain the theoretical or practical implications.
  • Conclusion: Summary of findings and their significance. Avoid using bullet points; use paragraph form.
  • Suggestions: (Optional) Recommendations for practitioners or future researchers.
  • References: Must only include sources cited in the text.
  1. Visual Elements (Tables and Figures)
  • Tables: Must be numbered (Table 1, Table 2) with titles placed above the table. Use the "open" table style (horizontal lines only).
  • Figures: Must be high resolution. Titles should be placed below the figure.
  • Equations: Should be numbered and created using Microsoft Equation Editor or MathType.
  1. Citations and References
  • Style: References must follow the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th Edition style.
  • Tools: Authors are highly encouraged to use reference managers such as Mendeley or Zotero.
  • Recency: At least 80% of references should be from primary sources (scientific journals) published within the last 10 years.
  1. Formatting Specifications
  • Paper Size: A4.
  • Font: Times New Roman.
  • Margins: Normal (usually 2.54 cm for all sides).
  • Alignment: Justified.