Author Guidelines

  1. Manuscript Preparation
    Manuscripts must be typed using Microsoft Word on A4-sized paper (210 × 297 mm) in a single-column format. The manuscript length should range from 6 to 15 pages. Page numbers must be included and positioned at the bottom right corner of each page.
  2. Submission Procedure
    Manuscripts must be submitted online through the Open Journal System (OJS) of Jurnal Riset  Pembelajaran Matematika Sekolah at https://journal.unj.ac.id/unj/index.php/jrpms.
  3. Title Format
    The paper title should be written in Title Case, with each main word capitalized except for prepositions and conjunctions.
  4. Language
    Manuscripts may be written in either English or Indonesian.
  5. Template
    The manuscript must follow the article template provided (download here)
  6. Manuscript Structure
    The manuscript should consist of the following sections: Title, Authors’ Name(s), Authors’ Affiliation(s), Corresponding Author’s Email, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
  7. Author Information
    Authors’ names and affiliations must be written accurately and consistently in both the OJS submission form and the manuscript. Affiliations must be complete, including department name, university, province/state, and country. It is strongly recommended that the corresponding author use an institutional email address (e.g., author@unj.ac.id). All authors listed in the manuscript must also be entered into the OJS system during submission.
  8. Abstract and Keywords
    An abstract in Indonesian is required if the manuscript is written in Indonesian; for manuscripts in English, only an English abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words, written in Times New Roman, 10 pt. Authors are strongly encouraged to use a structured abstract format, which should include: Background: A brief overview of the research gap and study objective (1–2 sentences); Methods: A concise summary of research design, participants/samples, instruments, data collection, and analysis techniques; Results: A summary of the key findings aligned with the research objectives; Implications: A brief statement of the study’s significance or practical contribution.
    The abstract must accurately reflect the article’s content without including unverified or exaggerated results. Provide three to seven keywords, arranged alphabetically and separated by semicolons (;). The use of abbreviations should be avoided.
  9. Introduction
    The introduction must be written clearly and descriptively, addressing at least five essential components: The research issues, both at national and international levels, supported by relevant sources (unsupported issues are not acceptable); the researcher’s response to the identified issue, reinforced by expert opinions that substantiate the study’s rationale; the relationship between previous studies and the current research, including a clear identification of the research gap and relevance to prior findings; the novelty or research gap, supported by relevant theories and primary, credible references; and the research focus, stated in the final paragraph of the introduction as the study objective or research question, without using bullet points or numbering. 
  10. Methods
    The Methods section should be written in Times New Roman, 11 pt, and must describe the research procedures in sufficient detail to enable replication or further development. This section should explain the research design and its rationale, procedures, population and sample/participants, instruments, data collection, and data analysis techniques.
  11. Results and Discussion
    This section, written in Times New Roman, 11 pt, should present processed or analyzed data rather than raw data. The Results summarize key scientific findings, while the Discussion compares these findings with existing theories or literature. The section may include statements, tables, figures, and other visual aids, and can be divided into subheadings (Heading 2).
  12. Conclusion
    The Conclusion section, also in Times New Roman, 11 pt, comprises two parts: Conclusion and Suggestions. The Conclusion should directly address the research objectives or questions, succinctly summarizing the study without repeating sentences from previous sections. It should also state the implications and limitations of the research. The Suggestions section may contain recommendations or directions for future research. Both parts must be written descriptively, not in numbered or bulleted form.
  13. References
    The References section must be written in Times New Roman, 11 pt, following the American Psychological Association (APA) style. Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, EndNote, Reference Manager, or Zotero to ensure accuracy and prevent duplication.