Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines
Starkids: Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini is published twice a year, peer-reviewed journal specializing in research and issues in Early Childhood Education. Its goal is to provide readers with a better understanding of early childhood education and to present its developments through the publication of articles and research reports.
The journal invites scholars and experts working in the discipline of early childhood education. Articles must be original, research-based, unpublished, and not under review for possible publication in another journal. All submitted papers are subject to review by the editor, editorial board, and blind reviewers. Submissions that violate our guidelines on format or length will be rejected without review.
General Guidelines
Articles have never been published in other journals or places.
Articles must be written in English (American English) or Indonesian with a formal style and structure.
Articles must be written in Word documents (Microsoft Word), 1.1.5 spacing, 12pt Garamond, 3000 to 6000 words.
Articles are the original work of the author.
The author is responsible for thoroughly checking the accuracy of quotations, grammar, tables, and figures before submitting them.
The author is responsible for revising his/her article after receiving a review from the editorial board.
The author must register in the Starkids e-journal: Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini before submitting his/her paper and fill out the form completely.
Articles must be submitted online.
Articles will be reviewed by the Editorial Board.
Articles are written with the following systematics:
Format
Article files must be written in Microsoft Word format. We do not accept other formats, such as LaTex or PDF files.
Article Length
Article length ranges from 10-16 pages, including references. 5500 of 8000 words
Article Organization
The content of the article should be organized (at least) using the IMRaD structure as follows:
» Abstract
» Introduction
» Methods
» Results
» Discussion
» Conclusion
» References
» Acknowledgements* [*optional]
ABSTRACT. The abstract contains the main objectives of the research, the methods used, the research results, and conclusions. The abstract is written in English and Indonesian with the final font Garamond 10 pt, single space. Left indentation 2.5 cm and right indentation 0 cm and the length of the abstract is between 150 and 250 words. Keywords need to be included to describe the problem area being studied and the main terms underlying the implementation of the research. Keywords can be single words or compound words. The number of keywords is around 3-5 words. These keywords are needed for computerization purposes. Searching for research titles and abstracts becomes easy with these keywords.
INTRODUCTION. The contents of the introduction must include: first, an explanation of the research topic or main research; second, containing the latest literature related to the latest research literature citations (the last ten years) that are relevant to the article being studied; Third, it can show gaps that have not been filled by previous research, inconsistencies or controversies that arise between existing literature; Fourth, include the problem, research or study objectives, research or study context, and the unit of analysis used in the research; and Fifth, display what is discussed in the article structure.
METHOD. The method section describes the steps taken in conducting research or studies. Therefore, it is necessary to show in detail to the reader why the method used is reliable and valid in presenting research findings. The research method section must be able to explain the research method used, including how the implementation procedure is, an explanation of the tools, materials, media or instruments used, an explanation of the research design, population and sample (research targets), data collection techniques, instrument development, and data analysis techniques. The writing of subtitles in the method should be included in the paragraph, not in bullet points, or in numbering. For qualitative research such as classroom action research, case studies, and so on, it is necessary to add the existence of researchers, research subjects, informants who helped along with the method of collecting research data, location and duration of research and a description of checking the validity of the research results.
DISCUSSION. The discussion section aims to: (1) answer the formulation of the problem and research or study questions; (2) show how the findings were obtained or discovered; (3) interpret the findings; (4) relate the research or study findings to the established knowledge structure; and (5) generate new theories or modifications to existing theories, by comparing the results of previous research that have been published in reputable journals. In answering the formulation of the problem or research questions, the results of the study must be concluded explicitly with regard to previous research. Interpretation of research or study findings can be done using empirical logic based on existing theories or the results of previous research in reputable journals, both internationally and nationally, while findings in the form of realities in the field are integrated or linked to the results of previous research or to existing theories. For this purpose, the author is required to refer to international journals (Scopus) and national journals (Sinta).
CONCLUSION. The conclusion is a summary of the article that presents a summary of the research results that have been conducted and is the answer to the problem formulation. The conclusion must be in line with the problem formulation and research objectives. If there is more than one conclusion, then it is written using numbering in the paragraph, not using bullet points, and the author can also add development prospects from the results of the research or study and how further implications will be the prospects for further research or studies.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. If necessary, the author can add a thank you in this section.
Bibliography. Writing a bibliography must use the Zotero or Mendeley application for citation.
The bibliography is written in the following format:
Sample books
:
Lickona, Thomas. Educating for Character: How Our Schools Can Teach Respect and Responsibility. New York: Bantam Books, 2009.
Hamzah B, Uno. The Teaching Profession, Problems, Solutions and Reforms in Indonesia. 7. Jakarta: Bumi Aksara, 2011.
Example journal
:
Ma`arif, Muhammad Anas. ‘Analysis of Character Education Strategy Through Preventive Law’. Ta’allum: Journal of Islamic Education 6, no. 1 (March 6, 2018): 31–56. https://doi.org/10.21274/taalum.2018.6.1.31-56.
Mekarningsih, Ni Kadek Ayu, Nyoman Wirya, and Mutiara Magta. ‘Implementation of Storytelling Method Assisted by Audio Visual Media to Improve Children’s Oral Language Skills’. Undiksha Early Childhood Education Journal 3, no. 1 (2015).
The bibliography is written alphabetically.
Transliteration follows the specified guidelines
The manuscript is sent in Rich Text Format (rtf).
NOTE: It is recommended to use a reference manager to style the notes and bibliography, such as Zotero, Mendeley, etc.
