AUTHOR GUIDLINES

General Information & Requirements

Jurnal PAUD Agapedia welcomes original manuscripts that have not been published previously and are not under consideration by other journals. The journal publishes high-quality research articles, literature reviews, conceptual papers, and best practice reports related to Early Childhood Education. All manuscripts must be written in clear and academic English.

Before submission, authors should ensure that:

  • ● The manuscript is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
  • ● The manuscript aligns with the journal's Focus and Scope.
  • ● All authors have approved the submitted version.
  • ● Ethical standards in research and publication have been followed.
  • ● Similarity levels comply with journal requirements and do not exceed 20%, excluding references.

Manuscript Structure

Title

  • ● Concise and informative.
  • ● Maximum 20 words.
  • ● Reflects the main focus of the study.

Author Information

Include:

  • ● Full name of each author.
  • ● Institutional affiliation and Country.
  • ● ORCID ID (recommended).
  • ● Corresponding author's email address.

Abstract & Keywords

  • ● Abstract: Written in English. 150–250 words. Contains background, objective, method, results, and conclusion. Avoid citations and abbreviations.
  • ● Keywords: Three to five keywords. Separated by semicolons (;). Reflect the core concepts of the study.

Introduction

  • ● Present the research background.
  • ● Identify research gaps.
  • ● Review relevant literature.
  • ● State research objectives and significance.

Methods

  • ● Research design.
  • ● Participants or subjects.
  • ● Data collection procedures.
  • ● Research instruments.
  • ● Data analysis techniques.
  • ● Ethical considerations (if applicable).

Results & Discussion

  • ● Results: Present findings clearly and systematically using narrative explanations, tables and figures where appropriate, and statistical results when relevant.
  • ● Discussion: Interpret findings, compare results with previous studies, explain theoretical and practical implications, and address limitations and future research directions.

Conclusion & Acknowledgments

  • ● Conclusion: Answer the research objectives, highlight key contributions, and offer recommendations where appropriate (Concise).
  • ● Acknowledgments: (Optional) Recognize funding agencies, institutions, or individuals who contributed to the research.

References

  • ● Use recent and relevant scholarly sources.
  • ● At least 80% of references should be journal articles published within the last ten years.
  • ● Authors are encouraged to cite international and indexed publications.
  • ● References must follow the latest APA Style (7th Edition).
  • ● Use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

Formatting, Tables & Figures

Manuscript Formatting

  • ● File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
  • ● Paper size: A4.
  • ● Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides.
  • ● Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.
  • ● Line spacing: 1.5.
  • ● Text alignment: Justified.
  • ● Length: 5,000–8,000 words, including references.
  • ● Page numbers: Should be included.

Tables and Figures

  • ● Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively.
  • ● Each table and figure must have a clear title and source (if applicable).
  • ● Images should be of high resolution.
  • ● Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted materials.

Policies & Procedures

Publication Ethics

Authors must adhere to publication ethics standards, including:

  • ● Avoiding plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification.
  • ● Properly acknowledging sources.
  • ● Declaring conflicts of interest.
  • ● Obtaining ethical approval when research involves human participants.

Review Process

  • ● Initial editorial screening.
  • ● Similarity checking.
  • ● Double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers.
  • ● Editorial decision and revision process.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Agapedia does not charge any submission fee. Information regarding publication fees, if applicable, will be clearly stated on the journal website.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication. Published articles are distributed under the applicable Creative Commons license specified by the journal.

Final Submission Checklist

Before submitting, authors should confirm that:

  • ● The manuscript follows the journal template.
  • ● The manuscript complies with APA 7th Edition referencing style.
  • ● The manuscript has been proofread.
  • ● All figures and tables are properly formatted.
  • ● Ethical approval has been obtained when necessary.
  • ● The manuscript has not been submitted elsewhere.