Author Guidelines

GENERAL INFORMATION

In review process,Tunas Journal imposes One or Two Round Blind Peer Review by one reviewer.

  1. Submission in BAHASA INDONESIA and ENGLISH LANGUAGE is allowed.
  2. TUNAS Journal is strongly avoid plagiarism. We recommend Turnitin as Plagiarism Checker.
  3. Every accepted manuscript, will be published in open-access system of Tunas Journal.
  4. Author who its manuscript is published, won't get fee from publisher.
  5. Author who its manuscript is accepted, will be free of charged.
  6. Unaccepted manuscript will become archives of OJS, and author won't be charged.
  7. Rejected or declined manuscript are allowed to submitted to another relevant journal.
  8. The editor will carry out a plagiarism check on every submitted manuscript. Plagiarism above 60% will be immediately rejected. Published articles must be below 25% in the similarity test using Turnitin.

ARTICLE TEMPLATE

To speed up the review and layout editing process, the Editor hopes that the writer follows the template from Tunas, Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Dasar, as follows:

GENERAL RULES

  1. The manuscript is written in Times New Roman font, size 12, A4 size paper with "Normal" margins. In the manuscript.

  2. In writing a bibliography, please use a reference manager, such as Mendeley. Citation and bibliography are written in the APA format which has at least 5 references for each keyword in the title.

  3. Tunas Journal does not allow articles written by 1 author. This rule have been applicable since Volume 2.

 

SPECIFIC RULES

THE LENGTH OF MANUSCRIPT

The length of the manuscript is 6000-7000 words for body of manuscript (Title, abstract, and references excluded). The manuscript consists of 6 important parts, namely: 1) Title, abstract, and keywords; 2) Introduction; 3) Method; 4) Results and discussion, which include implications and limitations or the study; 5) Conclusions, acknowledgment; 6. References.

HOW TO WRITE CITATION

In writing references, Tunas Journal uses the APA Format. The editor strongly recommends that the author use a reference manager, such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero. In writing references, we suggest referring to the end of the statement. Example: The activity is obtained from a learning activity (Fink, 2003).

 

TITLE

Title is written with clear and concise sentences, consisting of no more than 15 words. Titles are written with the type Capitalize Each Word except for conjunctions in-, for-, and, the similar phrases. Title are placed in the middle, single space, Times New Roman font size 14, in bold. For foreign words, the writing is italicized.

NAME OF AUTHORS

are written in (maximum) three words, without academic title.

 

ABSTRACT

The abstract should consist of a single paragraph, approximately 200-250 words. It must be written in Times New Roman font, size 10, with single spacing. We strongly recommend authors to follow a structured format for their abstract, without using section headings. This format includes: (1) Background: briefly introduce the gap or issue addressed by the study (1-2 sentences); (2) Purpose: clearly state the objectives of the research; (3) Methods: concisely describe the methodology used, including the participants or samples, instruments, data collection techniques, and data analysis methods; (4) Results: provide a summary of the key findings that align with the research objectives; (5) Implications: briefly outline the impact or significance of the study’s findings. The abstract should serve as an unbiased summary of the article.

 

INTRODUCTION

The introduction should be written clearl, providing a comprehensive background to the research. It must include five essential components: (1) Discussion of issues relevant to the research, both on an international and national level, supported by credible sources. Issues without clear references should not be presented; (2) The researcher’s response to these issues, backed by expert opinions to reinforce the argument and provide a strong foundation for the study; (3) A review of previous research related to the issues, identifying the gap between the current research and prior studies. The findings from previous research should be relevant and connected to the topic being explored; (4) A clear explanation of the novelty or gap of the current research, supported by relevant theories and primary sources; and (5) A clear focus of the research, outlining the research objective or problem in a descriptive manner. This should be written in the last paragraph without using bullet points or numbering. The introduction should be formatted using Times New Roman, size 12, and citations should follow APA 6th edition style, for example: (Fitri & Aida, 2024) or Fitri and Aida (2022).

 

METHOD

The methods section must be written with enough detail to enable others to replicate the study and expand upon its results. This section should clearly explain the research design employed, providing a rationale for the chosen design. It should also outline the specific research procedures followed throughout the study. The description must include information on the population and research samples or participants, as well as the instruments used for data collection. Additionally, it should cover the techniques used for collecting data and the methods applied for data analysis. The entire section should be written in the past tense, ensuring clarity and precision. This section should be formatted in Times New Roman font, size 12.

 

RESULT

In this section, the research results must be presented clearly and comprehensively, providing a detailed account of the findings. The results can be organized based on the outcomes at each stage of the research process or by addressing each research question, as long as the key results are effectively conveyed. It is essential that these findings are supported by empirical evidence, ensuring the validity and reliability of the results. This section may be divided into subheadings to enhance clarity and structure. A concise and precise explanation of the experimental results should be provided, along with their interpretation and the conclusions that can be drawn from the study. The section should be formatted in Times New Roman font, size 12.

 

DISCUSSION

Authors should provide a thorough discussion of the results, interpreting them in relation to previous studies and the working hypotheses without merely repeating the findings from the results section. The discussion should place the research within a broader context, highlighting both the implications of the findings and their relevance to the field. It is essential to refer to relevant theories or prior research, making it clear whether the results align with, contradict, or expand upon existing knowledge. Additionally, this section should emphasize the novelty of the findings, distinguishing them from previous studies. Potential directions for future research may also be suggested, offering pathways for further exploration. The discussion should be written in Times New Roman font, size 12.

 

CONCLUSION

The authors must provide a clear and concise answer to the research problem or question posed in the study. Rather than repeating sentences from earlier sections, they should summarize and synthesize the key findings of the article that directly address the research question. This section should also include a discussion of the implications of the study, explaining how the findings contribute to the broader field, as well as any limitations that may have affected the research. The writing should be descriptive, avoiding the use of bullet points or numbering. The section should be presented in Times New Roman font, size 12.

 

ACKNOWLEDMENTS

Recognize those who helped in the research, especially funding supporter of your research. Include individuals who have assisted you in your study: Advisors, Financial supporter, or may other supporters i.e. Proofreaders, Typists, and Suppliers who may have given materials. (Times New Roman font, size 12).

(This section is not mandatory and can be omitted)

 

REFERENCES

  • The references are written in APA Format, according to Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero Standards.

  • References are suggested to come from a Scientific Journal in recent years (Maximum 3 years for journal or doctoral dissertation or any research) but may the oldest year for primary theoretical references, such as Bruner, J. S. (1964); Thorndike, E. L. (1914); or Vygotsky (1978).

  • Each keyword in the title, must be related to at least 4 references whose titles contain the keyword.

  • Reference must be minimum 40% from Scopus, with international author.

  • You are allowed to add attachments. Attachments in the form of images that are large enough (student work or research results tables) are placed after the bibliography in 1 column format. The appendix must be cited in the article.