Author Guidelines
STRUCTURE OF THE MANUSCRIPT
(Fully aligned with Template JIPENDIKA 2025)
1. Title
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Concise, informative, maximum 13–14 words, bold, Times New Roman 14, centered.
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Capital letters only for the first word or proper names.
2. Author’s Names and Institutions
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Full names without academic titles, bold, TNR 11.
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Affiliation written below authors’ names, TNR 11.
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One author must be assigned as corresponding author (email required).
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During submission, DO NOT include author names inside the manuscript file.
3. Abstract and Keywords
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Written in English.
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Maximum 200 words, single paragraph, TNR 10.
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Content includes: background, objective, method, findings, conclusion.
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3–5 keywords.
4. Article History
(TNR 10; added by editors in final production)
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Received
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Revised
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Accepted
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Published
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APA Style Citation (added by editors)
5. Introduction (20% of manuscript body)
Contains:
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Background of problem
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Research gap
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Supporting theories and recent studies
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Purpose of the study
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Contribution/novelty
Use Times New Roman 11.
6. Method (10–15% of manuscript body)
Should clearly explain:
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Research approach
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Subjects/data sources
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Instruments and materials
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Procedures
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Data analysis techniques
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Qualitative/quantitative criteria
TNR 11.
7. Findings and Discussion
Minimum 60% of manuscript body.
Must include separated subtitles:
Findings
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Results may be presented via tables, figures, graphs.
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Tables use only horizontal lines (no vertical lines).
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Tables/figures must be numbered sequentially: Table 1, Figure 1, etc.
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Narration should NOT repeat numbers already shown in tables.
Discussion
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Interpretation of findings
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Comparison with previous studies
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Implications
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Can include future research directions
Citation examples follow APA 7 style: -
One author: (Shin et al., 2022)
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Two authors: (Wardhaugh & Fuller, 2023)
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3–5 authors: (Couper & Watkins, 2016; Lindahl & Watkins, 2015)
Direct quotes:
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< 40 words → “...”
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40 words → block format, indent 0.5 inch.
8. Conclusion
Not merely repeating findings.
Contains:
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Summary of main insights
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Interpretation in relation to introduction
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Possible directions for further research
9. Acknowledgment
Short appreciation to funders, institutions, or contributors (if any).
Permissions should be obtained before mentioning individuals or organizations.
10. References
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Arranged alphabetically.
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All cited in-text must appear in the list, and vice versa.
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Strongly recommended to use Scopus/Web of Science indexed journal references.
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Minimum 25 recent references (last 8–10 years, ≥80% journal articles).
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APA 7th Edition.
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Include URL/DOI when available.
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Minimize book references (<20%).
WRITING FORMAT (Based on Template JIPENDIKA 2025)
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Paper size: A4, single-line spacing.
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Margins: Top 1.5 cm, Bottom 0.8 cm.
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Font: Times New Roman (TNR).
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Length: 12–15 pages (5000–8000 words).
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Paragraph indentation: 5 characters from left margin.
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Section Titles:
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Major headings: UPPERCASE BOLD, TNR 12.
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Sub-section headings: Bold, TNR 11.
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Sub-subsection headings: Italic, Capitalize Key Words.
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TABLES, FIGURES & EQUATIONS
Tables
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Title above table.
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Horizontal lines only (top & bottom).
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Font may be reduced to TNR 10 if needed.
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Notes in TNR 9.
Figures
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Title below figure.
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High-quality, clear, and centered.
Equations
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Numbered on the right: (1), (2), etc.
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Mathematical notation in italics; Greek letters upright.
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Followed immediately by text (not a new paragraph).
SUBMISSION
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Manuscript submitted through Online Submission menu.
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Author profile (full name, affiliation, phone, etc.) filled during registration.
EDITORIAL DECISION
Based on peer review, your manuscript will receive one of the following statuses:
a. Accepted without revision
b. Accepted with minor revision
c. Accepted with major revision
d. Rejected
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Authors agree to transfer copyright to JIPENDIKA: Jurnal Inovasi Pembelajaran dan Pendidikan upon acceptance.
Authors maintain essential scholarly rights.
CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE
JIPENDIKA applies the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).


