Author(s) Guidelines

TunasEdu: Journal of Primary Education Development

TunasEdu welcomes original contributions from researchers, educators, and practitioners in the field of primary education.

1. General Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review in any other journal.
  • The manuscript must be relevant to the scope of TunasEdu.
  • Articles must be written in clear and academic English.
  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy of data, citations, and references.

2. Article Types

The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:

  • Research Articles (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods)
  • Literature Reviews / Systematic Reviews
  • Research and Development (R&D) Studies
  • Best Practices in Teaching and Learning

3. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized as follows:

  1. Title
    • Maximum 15 words
    • Clear, concise, and informative
  2. Author(s) Information
    • Full name (without academic titles)
    • Institutional affiliation and country
    • Email address (corresponding author required)
  3. Abstract
    • 150–200 words
    • Include purpose, method, results, and conclusion
  4. Keywords
    • 3–5 keywords
    • Avoid repeating words from the title
  5. Introduction
    • Background of the study
    • Literature review (state of the art)
    • Research objectives
  6. Method
    • Research design
    • Participants or subjects
    • Instruments and data collection procedures
    • Data analysis techniques
  7. Results and Discussion
    • Present findings clearly (tables and figures if necessary)
    • Interpret and compare with previous studies
  8. Conclusion
    • Summary of key findings
    • Implications and recommendations
  9. Acknowledgments (optional)
  10. References

4. Formatting Guidelines

  • Length: 5,000–7,000 words
  • Paper size: A4
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
  • Use single-column format
  • Use clear headings and subheadings

5. Tables and Figures

  • Must be numbered consecutively (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.)
  • Include titles and sources (if applicable)
  • Must be clear and high resolution
  • All tables and figures must be cited in the text

6. Citation and References

  • Use APA Style (7th Edition)
  • Minimum 15 references
  • At least 80% from journal articles
  • Preferably published within the last 5–10 years

Example:

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages.

Authors are encouraged to use reference management tools such as:

  • Mendeley
  • Zotero
  • EndNote

7. Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the Online Journal System (OJS)
  • Authors must register and log in before submission
  • Manuscripts should be uploaded in .doc or .docx format
  • Ensure the manuscript is anonymized for the double-blind peer-review process

8. Peer Review Process

  • All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process
  • Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two reviewers
  • The review process typically takes 2–4 weeks
  • Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback

9. Plagiarism Policy

  • Maximum similarity index: 20%
  • Manuscripts exceeding this threshold will be rejected or returned for revision
  • Proper citation and referencing are mandatory

10. Publication Ethics

TunasEdu follows the ethical standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Authors must:

  • Avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism
  • Avoid data fabrication or falsification
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest
  • Ensure proper authorship and contribution

11. Author Responsibilities

  • Ensure the manuscript is ready for publication
  • Respond to reviewer comments promptly and professionally
  • Submit revisions within the specified deadline

12. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright of their work
  • Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License

13. Article Processing Charges

Currently:

  • No submission fee
  • No publication fee for Volume 1–2

Any future changes regarding publication fees will be officially announced on the journal website.