Author Guidelines

1. General Requirements

Authors submitting manuscripts to Cakrabuana: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan must follow the guidelines provided below. Manuscripts that do not comply with these requirements may be returned to the authors for revision before entering the review process.

  1. Manuscripts must be original research articles, review papers, or conceptual papers relevant to the journal's focus and scope.
  2. Manuscripts must be written in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). Manuscripts submitted in PDF or LaTeX format are not accepted.
  3. The manuscript should consist of approximately 10–16 pages, including references, with a recommended length of 4,500–6,500 words.
  4. Manuscripts must be written in clear, academic, and grammatically correct English.
  5. Authors are required to use the journal's official manuscript template.
  6. Manuscripts must not have been previously published or be under consideration by another journal.
  7. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the data, references, and information presented in their manuscripts.

2. Manuscript Structure

Research articles should generally follow the Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion (IMRaD) structure, followed by a Conclusion and References section.

The recommended manuscript structure is as follows:

  1. Title
  2. Author Names and Affiliations
  3. Abstract
  4. Keywords
  5. Introduction
  6. Method
  7. Results
  8. Discussion
  9. Conclusion
  10. Acknowledgments (if applicable)
  11. References

The structure may be adjusted for review or conceptual papers, provided that the manuscript remains coherent and meets academic writing standards.

3. Title and Author Information

3.1 Title

The title must:

  • Be written in English.
  • Clearly represent the main topic and focus of the manuscript.
  • Be concise, specific, and informative.
  • Contain approximately 16 words or fewer.
  • Use Garamond, 16 pt, with single spacing.

3.2 Author Names and Affiliations

The manuscript must include:

  • The full names of all authors, without academic titles.
  • The complete institutional affiliations of each author.
  • The city and country of each institution.
  • The email address of each author, with the corresponding author's email clearly identified.

Authors must ensure that their names and affiliations are written consistently and accurately.

4. Abstract and Keywords

4.1 Abstract

The abstract must be written in both English and Bahasa Indonesia. It should provide a concise overview of the entire study and contain approximately 150–250 words.

The abstract should include the following elements:

  • Purpose: The main objective or focus of the study.
  • Method: The research design, participants or data sources, and methods of analysis.
  • Findings: The main results or findings of the research.
  • Recommendations: The implications, recommendations, or contribution of the study.

The abstract must be understandable independently of the main text and should not contain citations, tables, or figures.

Abstract formatting:

  • Font: Garamond, 10 pt.
  • Spacing: Single.
  • Alignment: Left.
  • Left indentation: 2.5 cm.
  • Right indentation: 0 cm.

4.2 Keywords

Authors must provide 3–5 keywords in both English and Bahasa Indonesia. Keywords should represent the main concepts, variables, or topics discussed in the manuscript.

5. Introduction

The Introduction should explain the research background and establish the reasons why the study is important.

This section should include:

  1. The background and context of the research problem.
  2. Relevant theoretical concepts and recent research findings.
  3. A review of previous studies, preferably drawing on relevant publications from the last ten years.
  4. The research gap or unresolved issue addressed by the study.
  5. The research problem, objectives, and, where relevant, the research questions.
  6. The context and unit of analysis of the research.
  7. A clear explanation of the contribution or significance of the study.

The introduction should be presented in coherent paragraphs. Authors should develop a clear argument supported by relevant and credible references rather than simply listing previous studies.

6. Method

The Method section must describe how the research was conducted in sufficient detail to allow readers to understand the research process.

Depending on the research design, this section should include:

  1. Research design and approach.
  2. Research location and period, where relevant.
  3. Population, sample, participants, or data sources.
  4. Research instruments, tools, materials, or learning media.
  5. Research procedures and data collection techniques.
  6. Instrument development and validation, where applicable.
  7. Data analysis techniques.

For qualitative research, authors should also explain the researcher's role, characteristics of participants or informants, research setting, duration of the study, and procedures used to establish data credibility or trustworthiness.

The Method section should use appropriate subheadings when necessary. Explanations should be presented in paragraphs rather than as a simple list of activities.

7. Results

The Results section presents the findings obtained from the research.

Authors should:

  1. Present findings clearly and systematically according to the research objectives or questions.
  2. Include relevant tables, figures, or other supporting materials when necessary.
  3. Ensure that tables and figures provide information that supports the explanation in the text.
  4. Avoid repeating the same information in both the text and tables or figures.
  5. Present statistical results and hypothesis testing outcomes clearly, where applicable.
  6. Focus on the actual findings rather than describing unnecessary calculation procedures.

All results must be supported by the data collected during the research.

8. Discussion

The Discussion section explains the meaning and significance of the research findings.

Authors should:

  1. Interpret the main findings in relation to the research objectives or questions.
  2. Explain how the findings relate to relevant theories and previous studies.
  3. Discuss similarities, differences, and possible explanations for the findings.
  4. Explain the theoretical and practical implications of the research.
  5. Identify the contribution, novelty, or added value of the study.
  6. Discuss limitations when relevant and provide suggestions for further research.

Authors are encouraged to use recent and relevant scholarly references, including articles published in reputable international journals indexed in Scopus and national journals indexed in SINTA, where appropriate.

The Discussion should go beyond repeating the Results section. It should provide a critical interpretation of the findings and explain their contribution to the relevant field.

9. Conclusion

The Conclusion should summarize the main findings and answer the research objectives or questions.

This section should:

  1. Present the main conclusions based on the research findings.
  2. Avoid introducing new data or information that has not been discussed in the manuscript.
  3. Explain the implications or contributions of the study.
  4. Provide recommendations or suggestions for future research, where appropriate.

If the study produces several conclusions, they may be presented in separate numbered paragraphs. The conclusion should be concise, clear, and directly related to the research findings.

10. Acknowledgments

The Acknowledgments section is optional. Authors may use this section to recognize individuals, institutions, organizations, or other parties that contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship.

Authors must clearly acknowledge financial support or research funding received from institutions, organizations, or funding agencies.

11. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be included in the main body of the manuscript and placed as close as possible to the paragraphs in which they are first mentioned.

11.1 Tables

  • Tables must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals (Table 1, Table 2, and so on).
  • Each table must have a clear and informative title.
  • Tables should be formatted consistently and be easy to read.
  • Any abbreviations, symbols, superscripts, or asterisks used in tables must be explained in the table notes.
  • Authors should avoid presenting the same data repeatedly in the text and tables.

11.2 Figures

  • Figures must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals (Figure 1, Figure 2, and so on).
  • Each figure must have a clear caption.
  • Figures should be of sufficient quality and resolution for publication.
  • Color figures may be used when they improve the presentation of information.
  • Original figure files should be provided when requested by the editorial team. Files created using Word, PowerPoint, or Excel should be submitted in their original editable formats where possible.
  • Photographs and other visual materials must be included in the manuscript and must be relevant to the research.

12. References and Citation Style

All references cited in the manuscript must be listed in the References section. Similarly, every reference listed must be cited in the main text.

Cakrabuana: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan uses the APA (American Psychological Association) 6th Edition referencing style.

Authors are required to follow these guidelines:

  1. References must be arranged alphabetically by the surname of the first author.
  2. Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.
  3. At least 70% of the references should come from scholarly journal articles, while the remaining 30% may consist of books and other relevant academic sources.
  4. Authors are encouraged to prioritize recent and relevant scholarly publications.
  5. Authors may cite relevant articles previously published in Cakrabuana: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan when those articles are directly related to the topic being discussed.
  6. All references must follow APA 6th Edition formatting consistently.

12.1 Journal Article

Abbitt, J. T. (2011). An investigation of the relationship between self-efficacy beliefs about technology integration and technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) among preservice teachers. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 27(4), 134–143.

Adha, M. A., Supriyanto, A., & Timan, A. (2019). Strategi peningkatan mutu lulusan madrasah menggunakan diagram fishbone. Tarbawi: Jurnal Keilmuan Manajemen Pendidikan, 5(1), 11–22.

Bustami, Y., & Corebima, A. (2017). The effect of JiRQA learning strategy on critical thinking skills of multiethnic students in higher education, Indonesia. International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), 4(3), 13–22.

12.2 Book Chapter

Koehler, M. J., Mishra, P., Kereluik, K., Shin, T. S., & Graham, C. R. (2014). The technological pedagogical content knowledge framework. In J. M. Spector, M. D. Merrill, J. Elen, & M. J. Bishop (Eds.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (pp. 101–111). New York, NY: Springer.

12.3 Thesis

Afif, S. (2010). Manajemen pembelajaran full day school (Studi kasus di TK Ashabul Kahfi Malang) [Thesis]. FIP UNM Malang.