Author Guidelines

Online Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts must be submitted online through the Social Journal of Studies in Education (SJSE) portal at:
https://journal.haibanasywa.or.id/index.php/sjse/

Manuscript Submission Steps

  1. Author Registration
    Authors must register and check the "author" column on the registration page:
    https://journal.haibanasywa.or.id/index.php/sjse/user/register

  2. New Submission
    After logging in, click “New Submission”. The stages of submitting a manuscript are:

    • Get Started: Complete all the checklists, then click Save and Continue.

    • Upload Submission: Upload the manuscript file in MS Word (.docx) format. Then click Save and Continue.

    • Enter Metadata: Enter data for all authors and affiliations. If there is more than one author, click Add Author, then fill in their information. Next, fill in the title, abstract, keywords, research method, and bibliography in the available fields.

    • Upload Additional Files: Authors may upload supporting documents, cover letters, or other supplementary files.

    • Confirmation: Click Complete Submission once all data is confirmed to be correct.

General Instructions

  1. Articles must follow the scientific journal writing pattern using the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition.
    Authors may use reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero.

  2. Manuscripts must be original, not previously published in any print or online journal.

  3. Manuscripts under review or accepted for publication in SJSE may not be submitted to another journal.

  4. Manuscripts must be submitted online through OJS at:
    https://journal.haibanasywa.or.id/index.php/sjse/

  5. Manuscripts must use Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, on A4 size (210 x 297 mm).
    The required word count is 4,000–7,000 words (10–20 pages), including figures, graphs, and tables.

  6. The article must be written in English.

Author Guidelines

a. Title: The title must present a concise and clear reflection of the manuscript’s core content, formulated creatively yet academically to attract readers. It should be written in English, bold, and limited to a maximum of 20 words, with only the first word capitalized unless referring to proper nouns. The title needs to capture the essence of the discussion without ambiguity, offering readers an accurate preview of the manuscript’s thematic focus.

b. Abstract: The abstract should comprehensively summarize the manuscript by presenting the background, research objectives, essential methods, main findings, and key conclusions in a single cohesive paragraph. It must be written in both English and Indonesian, each ranging between 150–200 words and formatted in single spacing. The abstract should effectively help readers determine the manuscript’s relevance to their research interests and provide a clear understanding of the study’s contribution.

c. Keywords: Keywords should represent major variables, conceptual focus, and theoretical foundations in the manuscript. Authors must provide at least three keywords arranged alphabetically and separated by semicolons. The keywords should facilitate accurate indexing and enhance the article’s discoverability in academic databases.

d. Introduction: The Introduction must articulate the purpose of the study at the end of the section while providing sufficient background to contextualize the research problem. Authors should briefly synthesize related literature, highlighting existing approaches, identifying gaps, and justifying the research’s significance or novelty. The review should be thematic rather than author-by-author, avoiding unnecessary detail. The narrative must clearly show why the study matters and how it contributes to existing scientific discussions.

e. Method: The Method section should explain the research design, participants or data sources, instruments, and procedures in a clear and structured narrative. Established methods must be supported by citations, while only relevant modifications should be described succinctly. Authors should avoid repeating technical details already elaborated in foundational references. The narrative must ensure replicability and transparency without unnecessary elaboration.

f. Results and Discussion: The Results section should present key findings concisely, focusing on meaningful patterns rather than extensive raw data. Authors should ensure clarity by summarizing core outcomes in narrative form, supported by tables or figures when relevant. The Discussion should interpret these findings by comparing them with prior studies, explaining discrepancies, and emphasizing the study’s contributions and implications. It should not merely restate results but must explore their relevance, limitations, and connection to broader scholarly discourse. Combined Results and Discussion sections are allowed for better coherence.

g. References: The References must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) 6th Edition style. Sources cited should ideally be from the last ten years and consist of at least 80% primary references from reputable national and international journals. Authors are encouraged to use Mendeley or Zotero to ensure accuracy and consistency. Each reference must be carefully verified, including author details, publication year, volume, and DOI. Citations must include only works actually consulted, avoid unnecessary self-citation, and prevent excessive citations from a single geographic region.

Examples:

Book:
Heck, R. H. (2004). Studying Educational and Social Policy: Theoretical Concepts and Research Methods. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Barrow, R., & Woods, R. (2006). An Introduction to Philosophy of Education (4th ed.). Routledge.

Journal:
Hawkman, A. M. (2019). “Let’s try and grapple all of this”: A snapshot of racial identity development and racial pedagogical decision making in an elective social studies course. Journal of Social Studies Research, 43(3), 215–228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jssr.2018.02.005

Conference:
Mokshein, S. E. (2019). Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Malaysia: Policy, Program and Evaluation. 3rd International Conference on Current Issues in Education (ICCIE 2018), 326, 6–12. https://doi.org/10.2991/iccie-18.2019.2