Author Guidelines

Abstract

Written in one paragraph of 150 to 250 words, containing the main research objectives, the methods employed, the research findings, and the conclusion. Authors may also note other matters considered important, while observing the maximum word limit.

Keywords

Three to five single or compound terms in English that delineate the scope of the research problem and the key concepts underpinning the study. Keywords are essential for digital indexing and computerized search systems, as they significantly facilitate the searchability of both the title and the abstract.

Introduction

Bold heading with initial capital letters. Must contain five components: (1) a clear presentation of the main research topic or review; (2) a review of the latest relevant literature, citing research published within the last ten years; (3) the identification of a research gap not addressed by prior studies, including any inconsistencies or controversies in the existing literature; (4) a clear articulation of the research problems, objectives, context of the study, and unit of analysis; and (5) an outline of the structure of the article to guide the reader.

Method

Bold heading with initial capital letters. Elaborates the procedural steps of the research and justifies why the chosen methods are reliable and valid. It should describe the research design, including tools, materials, media or instruments, population and sample, data collection techniques, instrument development procedures, and data analysis techniques. Subheadings are presented in paragraph form rather than as bullet points or numbered lists. For qualitative research such as classroom action research or case studies, the description must explicitly include the role of the researcher, the research subjects, the informants and how data were elicited, the research location and duration, and the methods used to verify the validity and trustworthiness of the results.

Results

Bold heading with initial capital letters. Findings are presented concisely yet with sufficient detail to support the conclusions. Tables or figures may be used but must not reiterate information already stated in the text; a narrative explanation must be provided beneath each table or figure. Every finding is interpreted using formal academic language. Detailed statistical computations or hypothesis-testing processes are not presented, only the outcomes of the analyses and hypothesis tests, accompanied by commentary that references prior research published in reputable international or national journals.

Discussion

Bold heading with initial capital letters; subtitles follow the content of each subsection. This is the main part of the article and aims to: (1) answer the research problems and questions; (2) demonstrate how the findings were obtained; (3) provide a thorough interpretation of the findings; (4) connect the findings to the established body of knowledge; and (5) generate new theoretical contributions or modifications by comparing the results with previous studies in leading journals. Interpretation uses empirical logic based on existing theories or prior results, integrating field realities, and must reference both international journals indexed in Scopus and national journals indexed in Sinta.

Conclusion

Bold heading with initial capital letters. Provides a concise summary that recapitulates the research results and serves as a direct answer to the research questions, fully aligned with the research objectives and problem formulation. If multiple conclusions are drawn, they are written as numbered paragraphs within the text rather than bullet points. Authors may also include prospects for the development of the results and implications for future research directions.

Acknowledgments

Optional. Where relevant, authors may include an acknowledgments section to express appreciation to the parties who contributed to the research, such as funding bodies, institutions, or individuals who provided support.

References

The reference list must be compiled using reference management software such as Zotero or Mendeley for citation formatting, strictly following the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th Edition style. Where possible, the retrieval link for each reference should be provided.