Author Guidelines

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Kembang Rare: Journal of Early Childhood Education

1. General Requirements

  1. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

  2. The manuscript must focus on issues related to Early Childhood Education (ECE) in accordance with the journal’s focus and scope.

  3. Articles may be written in Bahasa Indonesia or English.

  4. Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s online submission system (OJS).

  5. All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.

2. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript must be prepared systematically using the following structure:

A. Title

  • Concise, specific, and informative (maximum 15–20 words).

  • Written in bold and centered.

  • Avoid abbreviations whenever possible.

B. Author(s) Information

  • Full name(s) without academic titles.

  • Institutional affiliation (department, institution, country).

  • Corresponding author’s email address.

C. Abstract

  • Written in one paragraph, 150–250 words.

  • Clearly state the purpose of the study, method, main findings, and conclusion.

  • Written in English (and Bahasa Indonesia if required by journal policy).

D. Keywords

  • 3–5 keywords.

  • Separated by commas.

  • Reflect the core concepts of the article.

E. Introduction

The introduction should:

  • Present the background and significance of the study.

  • Review relevant literature.

  • Identify research gaps.

  • Clearly state the research objectives or research questions.

F. Method

This section should explain:

  • Research design/approach.

  • Participants or subjects.

  • Instruments and data collection procedures.

  • Data analysis techniques.

The method must be described clearly to allow replication.

G. Results and Discussion

  • Present research findings clearly and systematically.

  • Use tables or figures when necessary (numbered and titled).

  • Discuss findings critically by relating them to relevant theories and previous studies.

  • Highlight the contribution of the study to the field of Early Childhood Education.

H. Conclusion

  • Summarize the main findings.

  • Answer the research objectives.

  • Provide implications and possible recommendations.

  • Avoid repeating the discussion section.

I. Acknowledgment (Optional)

  • Mention funding sources or institutional support if applicable.

J. References

  • Use recent and relevant references (preferably from the last 5–10 years).

  • At least 15 references for research articles.

  • Use a consistent citation style (e.g., APA 7th Edition).

  • Ensure all cited works appear in the reference list and vice versa.

3. Formatting Guidelines

  • Manuscript length: approximately 10–15 pages (or 4,000–7,000 words).

  • Paper size: A4.

  • Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides (or follow the journal template).

  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12 pt.

  • Line spacing: 1.5 spacing.

  • Paragraph: justified alignment.

Tables and figures must:

  • Be numbered consecutively.

  • Include clear titles and sources (if applicable).

  • Be referred to in the text.

4. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must ensure the originality of their work.

  • Proper citation is required for all sources.

  • Plagiarism (including self-plagiarism) is strictly prohibited.

  • Research involving children must comply with ethical standards and, where applicable, include parental consent.