Author Guidelines

Educalia: Journal of Educational Research

To ensure a smooth peer-review and publication process, all authors are requested to adhere to the following guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned for correction before being considered for review.

1. General Formatting

  • Font: Arial is used for the Title and Author Information. Times New Roman is used for the Abstract and Main Body.

  • Spacing: Use single spacing for the Abstract and 1.5 spacing for the main text (as per template consistency).

  • Language: The journal accepts manuscripts in English, Indonesian and Malay.

2. Manuscript Structure

A. Title and Author Identity

  • Title: Must be written in both English and Indonesia/Malay. Format: 14 pt Arial, Bold, Centered.

  • Author Names: Written without academic titles. Format: 12 pt Arial, Bold, Centered.

  • Affiliation: Includes Department, Faculty, and University. Format: 10 pt Arial.

  • Email: Corresponding emails must be provided for all authors.

B. Abstract and Keywords

  • Length: Maximum 250 words.

  • Content: Must include: 1) Purpose and research problem; 2) Research design/methodology; 3) Major findings or trends; 4) Brief summary of interpretations and conclusions.

  • Format: 11 pt Times New Roman, Italic, Single Space.

  • Keywords: Minimum 3, Maximum 5 words/phrases.

C. Main Body Sections

  1. Introduction: Includes background, research problem, objectives, and hypothesis (if any). It must highlight the research gap and the urgency of the study.

  2. Literature Review: Provides a critical evaluation of books, articles, and sources relevant to the research problem.

  3. Research Methods: Written clearly and concisely in the past tense. It must explain how data was collected and analyzed.

  4. Results and Discussion: This section must constitute at least 55% of the total manuscript.

    • Results: Detailed reporting of findings using tables or graphs where necessary.

    • Discussion: The core of the paper. It must interpret findings based on theory and compare them with previous studies.

  5. Conclusion: A synthesis of the main points. It should explain the significance of the research and may include future research prospects.

  6. Acknowledgements: (Optional) Appreciation for sponsors, funders, or key contributors.

3. Tables and Figures

  • Tables: No vertical lines. Horizontal lines are only allowed at the top (head) and bottom (tail) of the table.

  • Figures: Captions must be placed below the figure. The source must be cited in parentheses directly under the caption.

4. Citations and References

  • Style: Strictly follows APA Style 6th Edition.

  • In-text Citation: * One author: (Buseri, 2017).

    • Two authors: (Badarch & Zanabar, 2017).

    • Three or more: Cite all authors in the first mention; use (Author et al., 2018) for subsequent mentions.

    • Direct quotes must include page numbers, e.g., (Badarch & Zanabar, 2017: 143).

  • Reference List: * Must be alphabetically ordered.

    • 75% of references must be primary sources (Journal Articles).

    • References should be published within the last 10 years.

    • Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference managers like Mendeley, Zotero, or Endnote.