Author Guidelines

General Standards

Manuscripts submitted to the Research in Education, Technology, and Multiculture must meet international academic writing standards and demonstrate originality, clarity, and significance to the fields of social sciences and community development. Only manuscripts that have not been published elsewhere and are not under consideration in other journals will be considered. All manuscripts are subject to a rigorous peer-review process to ensure academic quality and integrity.

Language Editing

The Research in Education, Technology, and Multiculture requires that manuscripts be written in clear, grammatical English. Articles are normally published only in English. Authors are encouraged to use professional language editing services to improve readability and ensure compliance with international standards of scientific communication. Please note that the use of such services does not guarantee acceptance of the manuscript. Editorial decisions are made solely on the basis of scholarly merit and alignment with the journal’s scope.

Language Style

The default language style of the journal is American English. Authors who prefer British English must state this clearly on the first page of the manuscript. Authors are required to be consistent in their language usage throughout the manuscript.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

To increase the discoverability of published articles, authors are advised to:

  • Include relevant keywords in the title and abstract.

  • Select 3–5 keywords that best represent the manuscript.

  • Use keywords consistently in the introduction, abstract, and headings.

  • Keep article titles concise and informative.

Title

The manuscript title should be written in title case, centered, in Times New Roman font, and should accurately reflect the content of the study. Abbreviations should not be used in the title. Creative titles are acceptable if they are relevant and not misleading.

Authors and Affiliations

Authors must provide accurate and complete names and institutional affiliations. Affiliations should include the institution or university name and the country, without full postal addresses. Example: University of Lampung, Indonesia. The corresponding author must be clearly identified with a valid email address.

Headings and Subheadings

Main headings should be written in sentence case, Times New Roman 14, bold. Subheadings should be Times New Roman 12, bold. Authors should avoid excessive sub-structuring that complicates readability.

Abstract

Manuscripts must include an abstract of no more than 250 words written in English. The abstract should clearly state the background, objectives, methods, key findings, and conclusions of the study. References should not be cited in the abstract.

Keywords: Authors must provide 3–5 keywords that capture the essential topics of the manuscript.

Manuscript Structure

Original research articles should follow the standard format:

  1. Introduction
    The introduction should provide background, rationale, significance, and novelty of the study. Authors must present a clear research gap, objectives, and, where relevant, research hypotheses.

  2. Method
    The methodology section should describe research design, population and sample, instruments, data collection procedures, validity and reliability measures, and data analysis techniques in sufficient detail to allow replication.

  3. Results and Discussion
    Results must be presented clearly and objectively, supported by tables and figures where appropriate. The discussion should interpret findings, highlight their significance, relate them to existing literature, and acknowledge study limitations.

  4. Conclusion
    The conclusion should synthesize key findings, emphasize their significance for theory and practice, and suggest directions for future research.

  5. Acknowledgments (if any)
    Authors may acknowledge funding bodies, institutions, or individuals who contributed to the research.

  6. Author Contributions
    Contributions of each author must be stated clearly. For example: Author A designed the research; Author B collected the data; Author C analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript.

  7. References
    References must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition style. Only published or accepted works should be included. Authors are strongly encouraged to use citation management software (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero). Each reference must include DOI or URL if available.

    Examples:

    • Journal article:
      Vogels, A. G. C., Crone, M. R., Hoekstra, F., & Reijneveld, S. A. (2009). Comparing three short questionnaires to detect psychosocial dysfunction among primary school children: a randomized method. BMC Public Health, 9, 489. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-9-489

    • Book:

    • Ford-Martin, P. (2003). Cognitive-behavioral therapy. In E. Thackery & M. Harris (Eds.), Gale encyclopedia of mental disorders (Vol.1, pp. 226-228). Gale.

    • Thesis/Dissertation:

    • Sonny, Z. (1999). Computer education for children (Publication No. 01230123) [Doctoral dissertation, University of Life]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.

 

Figures and Tables

Figures and tables must be original, clearly labeled, and placed close to where they are first mentioned in the text. Captions should allow figures and tables to stand alone. Images should be high resolution (minimum 300 dpi) in JPG, TIFF, or PNG format.

Ethical Considerations

Authors must ensure compliance with ethical standards in research involving human subjects, including informed consent and institutional approval when applicable. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited. The editorial team will use plagiarism detection software to screen all manuscripts.

Supplementary Materials

Authors may submit supplementary files such as datasets, multimedia, or additional tables and figures. Supplementary materials will be published alongside the article if deemed appropriate by the editorial board.

Conflict of Interest and Funding Disclosure

Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest and disclose all sources of financial or institutional support.