Author Guidlines

Manuscripts Submission
Manuscripts and cover letters may be submitted to the Online Journal System at SAKAGURU: Journal of Pedagogy and Creative Teacher , see Tutorial .

Type of Paper
The J. Pedagog. Creat. Teach is an open-access journal containing original research articles, review articles, and short communications in the areas related to Pedagogy and Creative Teacher.

Manuscript Preparation
The manuscript must be saved in a .doc file format. Please refrain from submitting your manuscript as a .pdf file, as this format complicates the review process. The manuscript length should range from 3,000 to 7,000 words, excluding references. The main body of the manuscript must be written in Times New Roman, 12 pt. Sections should be formatted in Times New Roman BOLD;UPPERCASE, 14 pt, while subsections should use Times New Roman Bold;Italic, 12 pt, with font color code #7030A0.
The manuscript should be typed with 1.15 line spacing (no additional spacing before or after paragraphs) on an A4 portrait document setup, justified, with no special formatting, follow the margins provided in the available template, and for all sentences or words directing to a "hyperlink" modify the font color to #7030A0. The minimum length of the manuscript is 10 pages, while the maximum is 30 pages. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript contains no identifying information about the author(s), except on the Title Page (refer to the provided template).

General Considerations
Research manuscripts should comprise: Title, Author list, Affiliations, Abstract, Keywords.
Mandatory sections: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusions, References.
Additional documents: Supplementary Materials, Acknowledgments, Funding Information.
Review manuscripts should include the manuscript information, literature review sections, and discussion. The template file can also be used to prepare your review manuscript. It is not necessary to strictly follow the remaining structure.

Title
Title information including:

• Article title (maximum of 20 words), written in English.
• Author name and affiliation, marked with superscript numbering (1, 2, etc.) for different author affiliations.
• Corresponding author, marked with a superscript asterisk "*", which is used to indicate the email address of the corresponding author, above all author affiliations.

Abstract
The abstract should be written in Times New Roman Italic, size 11 pt. It must encapsulate the essential details of the manuscript. An abstract serves as a concise summary designed to provide a clear overview of the research, its significance, methodology, key findings, and implications. It should begin with an introduction that briefly contextualizes the issue or problem addressed by the research. Subsequently, the research objectives must be explicitly and clearly stated, focusing on the primary questions or goals the study aims to achieve. The methodology should be concisely outlined, including the type of study, the approach adopted, the location, the sample size, the duration or steps involved, and the key techniques applied. The results section should highlight the significant findings, whether quantitative or qualitative, without delving into excessive detail. Conclude the abstract with the implications of the research, detailing its impact or contributions to the field or community, along with recommendations for further research or practical applications of the findings.

Keywords: 3-6 Keywords (Alphabetical Order)

Additional tips for writing an abstract:

• The abstract should be between 150–300 words, no longer.
• Use formal, clear, and concise English exclusively.
• Avoid abbreviations unless absolutely necessary.
• Include 3–6 keywords to enhance discoverability, ensuring they are listed alphabetically.
• Use appropriate tenses: present tense for background and conclusions, and past tense for methodology and results.
• Do not include references or citations in the abstract.
• Ensure the abstract is self-contained and comprehensible without requiring the reader to refer to the full manuscript.

Guidelines for the Introduction Section

Background:
The opening paragraph should provide a general overview of the research topic. Clearly describe the primary issue or problem being addressed, linking it to global, national, or local contexts. Use current data, statistics, or significant reports to emphasize the urgency of the problem.
Relevance and Significance of the Research:
Explain how the issue or problem is relevant to the field of study. Highlight why the research is essential, whether to provide solutions to specific challenges or to enrich the literature in the field. Additionally, describe the potential impact of the research on communities or society at large.
Literature Review:
Conduct a brief review of previous studies relevant to the topic. Identify what has been accomplished, the methods or approaches used, and the main results obtained. Highlight gaps or limitations in prior research that demonstrate the need for new studies. Connect this research to current trends or developments in the relevant field.
Gap Analysis:
Clearly articulate the knowledge gaps or deficiencies left unaddressed by previous studies. Emphasize how this research is designed to fill those gaps. Ensure that the analysis highlights the unique contributions or innovations offered by your study.
Research Objectives:
Conclude the Introduction section with a clear and focused statement of the primary research objectives. These objectives should align with the identified problems and demonstrate your study’s specific contributions to the field. Where applicable, link these objectives to broader frameworks, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or other global research agendas.

Additional Tips for Writing the Introduction

• The introduction should ideally comprise 15–20% of the total article length (minimum 11 pages, maximum 25 pages).
• Use clear, concise, and formal academic language. Ensure adherence to established grammatical standards (e.g., PUEBI for Bahasa Indonesia or equivalent in English).
• Maintain a logical flow between paragraphs, systematically connecting ideas.
• Support your arguments with references formatted in IEEE citation style (e.g., [1], [2], [3]) from reputable international journals (Scopus, WoS, or others).
• End the introduction with a transition sentence that guides the reader to the next section, such as the methodology or research design.

Guidelines for the Methods Section

Research Design:
Clearly and concisely describe the research design or framework. Identify the type of research conducted, such as quantitative, qualitative, experimental, or mixed methods. If the study involves experiments or surveys, specify the exact design, such as a case study, randomized controlled trial, or longitudinal study.
Population and Sample:
Provide information about the target population of the research. Include a description of how the sample was selected (e.g., random sampling, purposive sampling, or stratified sampling) and the sample size used. Clearly state any inclusion or exclusion criteria applied.
Location and Timing:
Specify where and when the research was conducted. This information is critical for providing the specific context of the study, particularly if the location or period of the research is relevant to the findings or outcomes.
Research Procedure:
Describe the steps taken during the execution of the research. Explain how data were collected, including specific methods such as interviews, surveys, observations, experiments, or document analysis. If specialized tools or equipment were used, provide a brief description of them.
Research Instruments:
Detail the data collection instruments used, such as questionnaires, interview guides, or other measurement tools. Mention how the instruments were developed or adapted and, if applicable, provide information on their reliability and validity.
Data Analysis Techniques:
Describe the methods used for data analysis, whether quantitative or qualitative. If software tools were utilized (e.g., SPSS, NVivo, R, or Python), specify the name of the software. For quantitative analysis, mention the statistical methods applied. For qualitative analysis, elaborate on approaches such as thematic analysis, grounded theory, or narrative analysis.
Impact Evaluation:
Define the key success indicators used to assess changes or outcomes. Include quantitative metrics if possible (e.g., skill improvement scores, participation rates, or satisfaction levels). For qualitative evaluation, explain how participant perceptions, experiences, or attitude changes were analyzed. Specify the methods used for data collection in evaluations, such as post-intervention surveys, in-depth interviews, or focus group discussions (FGDs).

Additional Tips for the Methods Section

• Use descriptive, objective, and concise language.
• Avoid including unnecessary operational details that are not relevant to the study.
• Ensure that all tools, techniques, and procedures described allow replication by other researchers.
• If established methods are used, include references to relevant studies.
• For complex research procedures, include diagrams or workflows to improve visualization.
• For the instruments section, consider creating detailed tables to summarize key information.
• If innovative methods are used, highlight their uniqueness and explain their advantages over conventional approaches.
• Where applicable, discuss the limitations of impact evaluations at the end of the section to ensure transparency.

Guidelines for Results and Discussion
Results

• Data Presentation: Present the main findings objectively without interpretation. Use tables, graphs, or diagrams to visually represent the data for easier comprehension. Each table or figure must include a clear and concise caption.
• Quantitative Data: Provide sufficient detail for numerical results, such as averages, standard deviations, or statistical significance, if applicable.
• Qualitative Data: Summarize key findings into themes or categories identified through data analysis if qualitative methods are used.
• Findings Aligned with Objectives: Ensure that all presented results align with the research objectives established earlier.

Discussion

• Interpretation of Results: Explain the significance of the findings and how they support or contradict previous research.
• Connection to Literature: Relate the findings to relevant theories, concepts, or literature. Highlight how your research addresses knowledge gaps or advances understanding in the field.
• Uniqueness and Innovation: Emphasize the innovative aspects or unique contributions of your research. Explain how the results can impact the field, policy, or practice.
• Limitations: Discuss the limitations of your study, such as sample size, execution timeframe, or potential biases. Acknowledge these limitations and suggest ways to address them in future research.
• Implications: Outline the practical, theoretical, or policy implications of your findings. If relevant, connect these implications to global challenges such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or other pertinent issues.

Additional Tips for Results and Discussions

• Clearly separate the results and discussion sections (additional subsections may be included as needed, beyond just "Results" and "Discussion").
• Use neutral and objective language when presenting findings.
• Avoid hyperbolic language or exaggerated claims.
• Ensure all data presented in the results are thoroughly discussed in the discussion section.
• Support your arguments with references from reputable international journals.
• Include visual data, ensuring graphs or tables are adequately labeled and can stand alone for clarity.
• Structure the discussion logically: begin with key findings, connect them to relevant literature, discuss contributions and limitations, and conclude with implications.

Guidelines for the Conclusion Section

Summary of Key Findings:
Briefly summarize the main findings discussed in the Results and Discussion section. Focus on the essential points that address the research objectives or fill the identified gaps. Avoid repeating detailed data already presented earlier.
Research Implications:
Explain how the research findings contribute to the relevant field, policy, or practice. Discuss the theoretical, practical, or social impact of the study, both locally and globally. If applicable, link the implications to broader frameworks or global agendas, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Limitations:
Concisely outline the limitations of the study. This demonstrates awareness of the research’s boundaries and allows for critical evaluation of the findings.
Recommendations:
Provide suggestions for future research or further development based on the findings and limitations. Recommendations may include new methods, broader scopes, or practical applications of the results. If relevant, include guidelines for implementing similar interventions in future studies.

Additional Tips for Writing the Conclusion

• Avoid introducing new data or findings that were not discussed in earlier sections.
• Write concisely and formally, limiting the conclusion to a maximum of two paragraphs.
• Ensure the conclusion addresses the research objectives stated in the introduction.
• Avoid making exaggerated claims that are not supported by the research data.
• Use a strong closing statement to reinforce the significance and impact of your research.

Acknowledgment
Supporting grants, collaborations, or institutions can be acknowledged in this section.

Supplementary Data
Supporting data or information for online publication can be submitted in a separate file from the manuscript.

Figure
Figures (e.g., digital photographs, chromatograms, schemes) should have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. Artwork or schemes prepared using Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint should be saved as TIFF or JPG to avoid layout issues. Figures must be placed within the manuscript in their relevant sections, not at the end of the manuscript.

                                                                                                                       Figure 1. Comprehensive Research Process

The Comprehensive Research Process diagram illustrates a systematic and interconnected approach to conducting research, divided into six key stages. The process begins with the Introduction, where the research problem is identified, observations are conducted, and the problem statement is formulated, laying the foundation for the study.

(Every figure should have a caption. All photographs, schemas, graphs and diagrams are to be referred to as figures. Figures must be embedded into the text and not supplied separately. It is much preferred to use formats of figures of PNG, JPEG, GIF and the like as long as it is visible, not blurry).

Table
Use horizontal borders for the table header and last line, without vertical borders. Place the table caption above the table. Footnotes (if necessary) should be placed below the table, with a smaller font size than the table text.

                                                                             Table 1. Student Admission Data at MAN 1 Lampung Tengah Over the Last Three Years

No	Academic Year	Number of Applicants	Number of Students Admitted
1	2021/2022	510 students	390
2	2022/2023	474 students	379
3	2023/2024	540 students	427

                                                                                                       Source: Administrative Documents of MAN 1 Lampung Tengah, 2023

Every table should have a caption.

MAN 1 Lampung Tengah implements an online new student admission system (PPDB) for regular, tahfiz, and olympiad classes.

References
Reference citations in the text should be identified by numbers in square brackets. We recommend using a bibliography software package, such as Mendeley. Follow the IEEE Reference Style for citation entries.

Examples:
Article by DOI
[1] K. Umbar and U. Ridlo, “Case Study as a Research Method for Arabic Language Education,” in Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Education in Muslim Society, ICEMS 2019, 30 September - 1 October 2019, Jakarta, Indonesia, 2020. doi: 10.4108/eai.30-9-2019.2291175.

Book
[1] J. South and B. Blass. (2001). "The future of modern genomics". Blackwell, London.

Book Chapter
[1] B. M. Aaron. (2001). In: "J. Smith (ed) The rise of modern genomics, 3rd ed". Wiley, New York.