Guide for Author

Author Guidelines

1. Manuscript Template

2. Mendeley Guidelines

3. EndNote Guidelines

4. Zotero Guidelines

Writing Guidelines

The writing guidelines are tailored to the journal's provided template, which can be downloaded here. Authors are expected to adhere to the following instructions to ensure uniformity and compliance with the journal's standards.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS

  1. Article Requirements

    • The article must align with the scope of the journal.
    • The article must be free from plagiarism.
    • The article must not have been previously published or be under consideration for publication in any other journal.
    • Priority will be given to articles based on empirical research.
    • Articles can be written in Bahasa Indonesia or English using the following formatting:
      • Software: Microsoft Word
      • Font: Times New Roman, size 11
      • Line spacing: 1.15
      • Paper size: A4
    • Submissions must be made via the journal's submission system at: https://journal.uniga.ac.id/index.php/jpif/index.

  2. Required Document Components
    Each submission must include the following details:

    • Title: Clear and concise.
    • Author Information: Full name, affiliation, and email address.
    • Abstract: A concise summary (200 words) containing the following elements:
      • Objectives of the study
      • Methods employed
      • Research results
      • Conclusions
      • Implications of the findings
    • Keywords: Provide 3–5 relevant keywords that reflect the main content of the paper.

  3. Structure of Empirical Research Papers
    Articles based on empirical research should be organized into the following sections:

    • Introduction
    • Methods
    • Results and Discussion
    • Conclusion
    • Bibliography

  4. Introduction

    • The introduction should include:
      • Background of the research.
      • A literature review to establish the state of the art in the field.
      • Clear objectives and a problem formulation.
    • The introduction must be written as a single cohesive chapter without subtitles.

  5. Methods

    • The methods section should provide a detailed description of the following:
      • Type of research conducted
      • Data collection techniques
      • Data sources
      • Types of data collected
      • Data analysis procedures
    • This section must be written in paragraph form, avoiding the use of bullet points.

  6. Results and Discussion

    • Present the key findings from the study, supported by original field data obtained through:
      • Questionnaires
      • Surveys
      • Documents
      • Interviews
      • Observations or other techniques
    • Enhance clarity using tables or graphs, ensuring the following format:
      • Tables:
        • Centered on the page.
        • Sequentially numbered (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, etc.).
        • Titles placed above the table with descriptive information below the title.
        • Sources of data must be indicated below the table in proper alignment.
      • Figures:
        • Centered on the page.
        • Sequentially numbered and mentioned explicitly in the text.
    • Ensure that all figures and tables are referenced within the main text.

  7. Conclusion

    • Summarize the research findings concisely and clearly, highlighting their significance.
    • Explain the logical implications of the results, particularly in the context of advancing the science and practice of physics education.
    • Use Garamond 12, bold, and do not indent paragraphs in this section.

  8. Bibliography

    • The bibliography must adhere to the APA Style 7th Edition for all references and citations.
    • It is strongly recommended to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or Endnote to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Withdrawal of Manuscripts

Authors are expected to complete the submission, peer-review, and revision processes once a manuscript has been submitted to the Jurnal Pendidikan dan Ilmu Fisika (JPIF). Manuscript withdrawal is not permitted as a routine practice because editors, reviewers, and the publisher invest substantial time and resources in processing submissions. Before submitting through the journal’s OJS platform, authors must read and agree to the submission checklist.

The following conditions apply to manuscript withdrawal:

  • During peer review: Authors who request withdrawal while their manuscript is undergoing peer review will be charged a withdrawal fee of IDR 350,000 per manuscript.
  • After acceptance: Authors who withdraw a manuscript after it has been accepted for publication will be charged IDR 750,000 per manuscript.
  • Articles in Press: An accepted article made available online before receiving its final volume, issue, and page details may be withdrawn if it contains significant errors, duplicates another publication, or violates the journal’s publication ethics. Such violations include simultaneous submissions, false authorship claims, plagiarism, and fraudulent data. The article’s HTML and PDF content will be replaced with a withdrawal notice. In these circumstances, a fee of IDR 1,500,000 per manuscript will apply.
  • Failure to pay: If the author refuses to pay the applicable withdrawal fee, the author and their affiliated institution will be barred from publishing in JPIF for three years.
  • Formal withdrawal request: Any withdrawal request must be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief through an official letter signed by both the corresponding author and the head of their affiliated institution.

A withdrawal request does not take effect until the author receives written confirmation from the Editor-in-Chief.