01. Manuscript at a Glance

02. Types of Manuscripts

Jurnal PGSD UNIGA considers the following types of scholarly contributions, provided that they are relevant to the journal's Focus and Scope:

03. Manuscript Structure

Research articles should generally follow the structure below. Authors may adapt the organization according to the research design, provided that all essential scholarly information is reported.

Literature review and conceptual articles may use a different structure appropriate to their purpose, methodology, and scholarly contribution.

04. Title and Author Information

4.1 Article Title

• The title must clearly represent the content and central focus of the manuscript.
• Use concise and informative wording.
• Avoid unexplained abbreviations and unnecessarily long titles.
• Ensure that the title is understandable to an international academic audience.

4.2 Author Information

Provide the following information for each author:

• Full name without academic titles.
• Institutional affiliation and department or study program where applicable.
• City and country of the institution.
• Active institutional or professional email address.
• ORCID iD, if available.

The corresponding author must be clearly identified and is responsible for communication with the editorial office throughout the submission and publication process.

05. Abstract and Keywords

5.1 Abstract

The abstract should consist of 150–250 words and be written as a single coherent paragraph. It should include:

• Research background or problem.
• Research objective or purpose.
• Research design and methodology.
• Principal findings.
• Conclusion and relevant implications.

The abstract should be self-contained. It should not include citations, tables, figures, or unexplained abbreviations.

5.2 Keywords

Provide three to five relevant keywords or short phrases. Keywords should represent the main concepts of the article, complement the title, and improve the discoverability of the manuscript in academic databases.

Separate keywords using semicolons.

06. Introduction

The introduction should establish the academic context and explain why the research is important. Authors are expected to:

• Present the background and context of the research problem.
• Discuss relevant theories and previous empirical studies.
• Identify the research gap or unresolved issue.
• Explain the research problem and objectives.
• Describe the significance and expected contribution of the study.

The introduction should provide a clear rationale for the study and demonstrate how the research contributes to the existing body of knowledge.

07. Research Method

The Method section should describe the research procedures clearly and sufficiently to enable readers to evaluate the validity, reliability, and credibility of the study.

Depending on the research design, authors should report:

• Research approach and design.
• Research setting, participants, population, or data sources.
• Sampling techniques and selection criteria, where applicable.
• Research instruments and procedures.
• Data collection techniques.
• Data analysis methods.
• Validity, reliability, or trustworthiness procedures, where applicable.
• Relevant ethical approval and participant-protection procedures.

Research and development studies should explain the development stages, validation procedures, implementation, and evaluation methods. Qualitative studies should provide sufficient information about data sources, analytical procedures, and strategies for ensuring research credibility.

08. Results and Discussion

8.1 Results

Present research findings clearly, systematically, and objectively. Results should be organized according to the research questions, objectives, or analytical themes. Use tables and figures where they improve clarity and understanding.

8.2 Discussion

The discussion should interpret and critically examine the findings in relation to the research objectives, relevant theories, and previous studies. Authors should:

• Explain the meaning and significance of the main findings.
• Compare the findings with relevant previous research.
• Discuss similarities, differences, and possible explanations.
• Identify theoretical and practical implications.
• Discuss limitations where relevant.

The discussion should go beyond merely repeating the results and demonstrate the scholarly contribution of the research.

09. Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the principal findings and answer the research objectives or questions. It should:

• Present the central conclusions supported by the research findings.
• Explain the main theoretical or practical contributions.
• Provide relevant recommendations where appropriate.
• Avoid introducing new data, unsupported claims, or extensive discussion not addressed in the article.

10. Tables, Figures, and Equations

Tables, figures, charts, photographs, and equations must be relevant to the research and presented clearly.

• Number tables and figures consecutively according to their order of appearance.
• Provide a descriptive title for each table and an informative caption for each figure.
• Refer to all tables and figures in the main text.
• Use readable labels, consistent terminology, and appropriate measurement units.
• Ensure that images and visual materials are of sufficient quality for publication.
• Identify the source of reproduced or adapted materials.
• Obtain copyright permission where required.

11. Citations and References

Jurnal PGSD UNIGA uses the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th Edition for in-text citations and reference lists.

11.1 In-Text Citations

Authors should cite all sources used to support arguments, concepts, methods, and interpretations. Citations must be consistent with APA 7th Edition conventions.

Examples:

11.2 Reference List

Authors must ensure that:

• Every in-text citation appears in the reference list.
• Every listed reference is cited in the manuscript.
• Bibliographic details are accurate and complete.
• DOI links are provided where available.
• References are relevant, credible, and verifiable.
• Foundational sources are retained when necessary, alongside relevant recent scholarship.
• Fabricated or unverifiable references are not included.

11.3 Reference Management Software

Authors are encouraged to use reference-management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote to maintain consistency and accuracy.

For detailed citation examples, visit the official APA Style website.

12. Declarations and Acknowledgments

Authors should provide relevant declarations in the manuscript or submission system, as applicable.

12.1 Funding Statement

Identify the institutions, organizations, or funding bodies that supported the research. If no external funding was received, state this clearly where required.

12.2 Author Contributions

Describe the contributions of each author where required by the journal. All listed authors must approve the final manuscript and accept responsibility for their contributions.

12.3 Competing Interests

Disclose any actual or potential financial or non-financial competing interests. If no competing interests exist, provide an appropriate declaration.

12.4 Ethical Approval

For research involving human participants, authors should report relevant ethical approval or exemption, informed consent, parental or guardian permission, and participant-protection procedures as applicable.

12.5 Data Availability

Authors should provide a statement explaining whether the data supporting the findings are available and, where appropriate, how they may be accessed, subject to privacy, confidentiality, consent, and legal restrictions.

12.6 Acknowledgments

Individuals, institutions, or organizations that contributed to the research but do not meet authorship criteria may be acknowledged appropriately, with their permission where necessary.

13. Publication Ethics and Research Integrity

Authors must comply with the journal's Publication Ethics policy and applicable standards of responsible research and scholarly publishing.

Submitted manuscripts must not involve plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated or falsified data, misleading authorship, or other forms of research misconduct.

Research involving students, teachers, or other human participants must address ethical approval where applicable, informed consent, child protection, privacy, and confidentiality.

For complete information, authors should consult the journal's Publication Ethics policy.

14. Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Authors using generative AI or AI-assisted technologies must follow these principles:

• AI tools may be used for appropriate assistance, such as language improvement, subject to human oversight.
• Substantive use of AI in manuscript preparation, image generation, research design, data collection, or analysis must be disclosed when required by the journal.
• Authors must independently verify AI-generated information, citations, references, translations, and analytical outputs.
• AI must not be used to fabricate data, invent references, conceal plagiarism, or misrepresent research activities.
• AI tools must not be listed as authors.

Authors should consult the journal's Publication Ethics policy for additional requirements.

15. Online Submission Procedure

All manuscripts must be submitted through the official Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform of Jurnal PGSD UNIGA.

Access the journal submission system through the official website:

16. Pre-Submission Checklist

Before completing a submission, authors should ensure that all the following requirements have been addressed:

17. Contact the Editorial Office