Author Guidelines

Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Education and Pedagogical Studies (JEPS) should be written in proper Bahasa Indonesia or English. The manuscript length should be between 6 to 10 pages, including references. Authors are encouraged to use reference management tools such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero for citation and formatting, following the APA 6th edition style.

Manuscripts must follow the structure below (except for review articles): Title, Authors' Names, Authors' Affiliation, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgments (optional), and References.

1. Title
   The title should be accurate, specific, unambiguous, and concise, reflecting the main issue of the paper. Avoid using rarely used abbreviations. The title should be written in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, with a maximum of 15 words.

2. Authors' Names and Affiliation
   Authors' names should be written without academic titles or professional positions (e.g., Prof., Dr., or Production Manager). Do not abbreviate family names. If an author has a single-word name, repeat it (e.g., Laksana Laksana). Affiliations must be clearly stated, including department/unit name, (faculty), university name, address, and country. The corresponding author should be indicated, with their email address placed next to their name.

3. Abstract
   The abstract should be clear, concise, and informative, summarizing the study's background, objectives, methods, key findings, and significance of the results. It must be written in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, with a length of 150-200 words. No citations should be included in the abstract.

4. Keywords
   Provide a maximum of five keywords, separated by a semicolon (;), to facilitate proper indexing.

5. Introduction
   The introduction should provide sufficient background information to help readers understand the research problem and explain the reasons behind the study. It should clearly state the research question or problem without turning into an extensive literature review. Citations should be relevant, balanced, and up-to-date (preferably not older than 10 years). The introduction should conclude with a clear and precise statement of research objectives.

6. Methods
   The Methods section should describe the research design, subjects, instruments, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques. Details should be sufficient for replication by other researchers. If using new methodologies, provide complete explanations. Established methods should be briefly described with appropriate references.

7. Results and Discussion
   The Results section should present findings in a logical order without interpreting them. Results should be presented in text, tables, or figures, avoiding redundancy between them. Data should be summarized in the text rather than repeated from tables.
   The Discussion section should interpret the results, addressing the research question and comparing findings with previous studies. Authors should highlight the significance of results, discuss limitations, and propose future research directions. The discussion should avoid unsubstantiated speculation.
   Tables must be numbered sequentially, with the table title placed above the table. Tables should be centered and cited in the text using their respective numbers (e.g., Table 1). Vertical lines should not be used, and only necessary horizontal lines should be included.
   Figures must also be numbered sequentially, with the figure title placed below the figure (e.g., Figure 1). Figures should be clear, legible, and in appropriate formats such as BMP, WMF, EPS, Microsoft Graph, or Microsoft Draw.
   Equations should be numbered in parentheses (e.g., Equation (1)) and formatted using MS Equation Editor, not as images.
   Units, abbreviations, and symbols should follow metric system standards and should be defined upon their first appearance in the text.

8. Conclusion
   The conclusion should summarize the key findings, highlighting how they contribute to existing knowledge. If the results are preliminary, recommendations for future research should be provided.

9. Acknowledgments (optional)
   This section should recognize individuals or institutions that supported the research, including funding agencies, advisors, proofreaders, typists, or suppliers of materials.

10. References
    References should include only cited sources and should be checked against the original publications for accuracy. Avoid excessive self-citations and over-citation of works from the same region. Authors should ensure that each reference includes author names, journal volume/issue, year, and DOI number.

All references must be formatted using the APA 6th edition style. The manuscript must contain at least 10 references. The use of reference management tools such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero is strongly encouraged.