Authors are invited to submit original research articles that align with the aims and scope of this journal. All manuscripts must be written in English or Indonesian using academic and formal language, adhering strictly to the journal’s template and formatting guidelines. Articles submitted to this journal must be original works that have not been published or submitted elsewhere.
All submissions will be initially assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the editorial scope, thematic fit, and quality standards of the journal. Manuscripts that pass this preliminary evaluation will be sent for double-blind peer review. Submissions that do not meet the journal's minimum quality or formatting requirements may be desk rejected without external review.
Word Count Requirements: Manuscripts must be between 6,000 and 9,000 words, inclusive of the abstract, title page, tables, figures, and references.
Ethical and Legal Considerations
Before submission, authors must ensure the following:
Copyright and permissions: Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any third-party materials, such as images, tables, or datasets, used in the manuscript.
Author consent: All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the manuscript and have given consent to be named as authors.
Ethical clearance: Where applicable, research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data must be approved by an appropriate ethics committee, in compliance with the legal requirements of the country in which the research was conducted.
Manuscript Structure and Formatting
Manuscripts must be prepared using the following structure and formatting:
Title Page
The title page should be formatted according to the structure outlined below, using Times New Roman font with the specified sizes:
Title of the manuscript: Written in title case, bold, left, and using 14 pt font. The title must be concise and informative, with a maximum of 20 words.
Author name(s): Listed beneath the title using 11 pt font size.
Author affiliation(s): Indicated below each name using 9 pt font, with affiliations marked using superscript Arabic numerals (e.g., 1, 2, 3).
Institutional address(es): Provided in 9 pt font, referring to the institutions where the work was conducted.
Corresponding author details: Include the full name, mailing address, and email address of the corresponding author, using 9 pt font. This author will serve as the contact person for all editorial correspondence, including revisions and proofing.
Abstract and Keywords
Abstract (Times New Roman, 9 pt, bold):
Each manuscript must be accompanied by an abstract not exceeding 250 words, written in English, and placed immediately before the main text. The abstract should provide a concise summary of the study’s purpose, methodology, key findings, and significance. It must be self-contained and should not repeat phrases from the title.
Keywords (Times New Roman, 9 pt, normal):
Following the abstract, include up to six keywords arranged in alphabetical order. The keywords should be specific to the article’s content and field of study. Avoid using general terms, combined expressions (such as "and" or "of"), and non-standard abbreviations—only include abbreviations that are widely recognized in the relevant discipline.
INTRODUCTION:
Contains (1) background, (2) research problem, (3) relevant prior studies followed by research gap, (4) novelty or originality supported by references from the past 10 years, (5) research objectives and hypotheses or research questions, and (6) contributions or benefits of the study.
LITERATURE REVIEW:
Mandatory for original research articles. Discusses relevant theories and prior empirical studies. Use Heading 2 for major thematic categories and Heading 3 (italicized, not bold) for subtopics under those categories. Do not use numbering.
METHODS:
Organized into four subheadings (Heading 2):
Research Design
Research Sample or Participants
Data Collection
Data Analysis
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:
May be presented as a combined section or as separate sections.
Combined
Present findings followed by interpretation and discussion with relevant literature as support or comparison.
Separated:
Results: Present findings from data analysis using descriptive or inferential methods.
Discussion: Interpret the findings, relate to the literature, and explain implications or inconsistencies.
CONCLUSION:
Summarizes the main findings, includes research limitations, and outlines practical or theoretical implications.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (optional):
Recognizes contributors, institutions, or funders who supported the research.
REFERENCES:
All references must follow APA 7th edition format. A minimum of 15 references is required, with at least 80% from primary sources published within the last 10 years. Use a reference manager such as Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or Reference Manager.
Formatting Requirements
Font: Times New Roman
Font size:
Heading 1: 12 pt, bold, capital letters
Heading 2: 11 pt, bold, title case
Heading 3: 11 pt, italic, title case
Body text: 11 pt, justified, single spacing, no spacing before or after paragraphs
Tables and Figures:
Tables: Centered, with titles above (e.g., Table 1 Title of the Table). Use only horizontal lines at the top and bottom. Font size: 11 pt.
Figures: Centered, with titles below (e.g., Figure 1 Title of the Image). Use grayscale/black-and-white if possible.
Submission Preparation Checklist
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.
Copyright Notice
Authors who publish with Primary Education Insight agree to the following terms:
Copyright Retention and Licensing Authors retain copyright of their work and grant Primary Education Insight the right of first publication. The work is simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits others to share and adapt the work with appropriate credit to the original author(s) and source.
Author Rights Authors are permitted to:
Distribute the published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.
Reuse all or part of the article in future works (e.g., lectures, books), provided the original publication in Primary Education Insight is properly cited.
Third-Party Content Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to use copyrighted material from third parties in their manuscript. Any content not owned by the author must be appropriately credited and legally licensed for reuse.
Warranties and Ethics By submitting their manuscript, authors confirm that:
The submission is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.
All authors have significantly contributed to the work and agree to its submission.
The manuscript complies with ethical research standards, including appropriate ethical clearance where required.
By completing a submission to Primary Education Insight, authors agree to these copyright terms and publishing conditions.
