Author Guideline

The author must submit the manuscript online by first registering as an author on the journal website: https://journal.agrapanamedia.org/index.php/samara-insani/user/register

For every submitted article, authors are required to follow the terms and conditions in accordance with the Style Guide of SAMARA INSANI: Indonesian Journal of Islamic Family Law.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS OF SAMARA INSANI: Indonesian Journal of Islamic Family Law

General Provisions

  1. The manuscript is an original work, free from plagiarism, with a similarity index of less than 25% as checked by an internet-based plagiarism detection service.
  2. The manuscript has not been previously published and is not under consideration by another journal.
  3. The manuscript is typed using 1.15 spacing on A4 paper, Cambria font size 12, with margins of 2,5 cm on all sides.
  4. The manuscript uses a single-column layout.
  5. The manuscript is written in English or Indonesian following standard academic writing conventions.
  6. The manuscript must be approved by all co-authors and relevant authorities (e.g., institution or sponsor).
  7. Authors are required to use the journal template provided.
  8. The manuscript does not exceed 4,500 words, including references (excluding tables, figures, and appendices).
  9. The file size must not exceed 6 MB and should be in .docx format.

Systematic Writing of Original Article Title

  1. The title must be clear, concise, informative, and specific.
  2. Author names are written without academic degrees and must include affiliation details (department, faculty, institution, city, and country).
  3. The corresponding author’s details are placed in the footer, including name, affiliation, full address, and email.

Abstract

  1. The abstract is written in both English and Indonesian.
  2. The abstract consists of 150–300 words describing objectives, methods, main findings, and conclusions, without references.
  3. Keywords (3–5) are written in English and Indonesian, arranged alphabetically, and separated by semicolons.
  4. Avoid overly general, lengthy, or repetitive terms.
  5. Do not repeat words already used in the title.

Introduction

  1. In the background section, the author needs to outline the research context by explaining the issues being studied based on relevant empirical data or facts and supported by a clear conceptual framework.
  2. Presenting a summary of previous research related to the research topic as a basis for understanding the position of the study being conducted.
  3. Explaining the research gap or the novelty element that distinguishes this study from previous research.
  4. Describing the research objectives that are intended to be achieved clearly and purposefully.

Methods

  1. Describes research design and methods used to achieve the research objectives.
  2. Explains data collection techniques, including participants, instruments, validity, and reliability.
  3. Describes data analysis techniques.
  4. Includes research location, time, and duration.

Results and Discussion

  1. Presents results clearly and systematically.
  2. Figures and images must have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi in JPEG format.
  3. Results are presented objectively, while interpretation and comparison with previous studies are included in the discussion.
  4. The discussion highlights new insights and contributions to early childhood education theory and practice.
  5. All tables and figures must be cited and integrated into the analysis.

Conclusion

  1. Summarizes key findings and interpretations.
  2. Highlights implications for theory and practice in early childhood education.
  3. Provides recommendations for future research.

Acknowledgment

  1. Acknowledges individuals or institutions that contributed to the research.
  2. Includes a declaration of conflict of interest, if any.
  3. States funding sources where applicable.
  4. If no funding was received, include the statement: “This study did not receive specific grants from any funding agencies.”

References

  1. References follow APA (American Psychological Association) 7th Edition style.
  2. References are listed alphabetically.
  3. Only cited works are included.
  4. Authors are responsible for reference accuracy.
  5. URLs are provided where available.
  6. References should range between 15–40 sources, with at least 75% from recent journal articles (last 5 years).
  7. Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote.

Ethical Code and Regulation

  1. Authors must ensure compliance with ethical standards in early childhood education research.
  2. Consent must be obtained for the use of any participant data, images, or information.
  3. After acceptance, authors may be required to submit an ethical statement if applicable.

Submission Preparation Checklist

  1. The manuscript has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere.
  2. The manuscript is original and free from plagiarism.
  3. The manuscript is submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with SAMARA INSANI: Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini agree to the following terms:

  • Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
  • Authors may distribute the published version for non-exclusive purposes with proper acknowledgment.
  • Authors are encouraged to share their work online to increase visibility and citation.

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