Author Guidelines

Journal of Smart Education and Learning [ISSN 3063-6930] is a scientific journal that contains and disseminates research results, in-depth studies, and innovative ideas or works in the field of education. The innovative work of teachers and lecturers in the development of the education sector is able to make a positive contribution to schools and educational institutions. The focus and the focus and scope of this journal include; Character Education, Educational Problems and Policies, Special Needs Education, Educational Technology and Curriculum, Educational Management and Leadership, Guidance and Counseling, Multicultural Education, Early Childhood Education, Basic Education, Non-formal Education, Teaching and Learning, Educational Assessment and Evaluation, and other topics

Manuscript Categories and Requirements
The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts: Original Articles and Case Reports. All manuscripts submitted must be original, not previously published, and not under consideration elsewhere. Submissions may be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to ensure grammar and clarity prior to submission. Manuscripts should be between 3,000 and 6,000 words in length.

Online Submission Instructions
Manuscripts must be submitted via the online submission system at: https://journal.nurscienceinstitute.id/index.php/jsel. Authors must register as an "Author" to begin the five-step submission process. For assistance, contact: journal.jsel@gmail.com.

Step-by-Step Submission Instructions:

  1. Step 1 – Starting the Submission: Select the appropriate section (Original Article or Literature Review (SLR). Complete the submission checklist and copy-paste your Cover Letter into the “Letter to the Editor” field.
  2. Step 2 – Uploading the Submission: Upload the manuscript file in .doc or .docx format. Upload supplementary files or letters of declaration here.
  3. Step 3 – Entering Submission Metadata: Enter the author(s)’ details, indicate the corresponding author, and copy-paste the manuscript title, abstract, and keywords.
  4. Step 4 – Confirming the Submission: Verify all uploaded files. Click “Finish Submission” to complete the process. A confirmation email will be sent.
  5. Step 5 – Next Steps: Authors can monitor the status of their submission and editorial decisions by logging in to the journal’s online submission system.

Letter of Declaration
A signed Letter of Declaration must be submitted alongside the manuscript or sent to the editorial team by email. This form is available for download on the journal’s website and should be completed, signed, scanned, and submitted either via the OJS system or directly via email.

Peer Review Process
All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. The editorial decision (acceptance, revision, or rejection) is based on the evaluators' assessments. Authors will be notified within three months of submission.

Manuscript Revision
Revised manuscripts must be submitted through the online submission interface within the timeframe specified in the revision notification email. Delayed revisions beyond the stated deadline will be treated as new submissions.

User Rights
Articles are published Open Access under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license, allowing readers to freely read, download, and distribute content.

Manuscript Structure Submissions must follow this structure:

  • Title: The title should be concise and informative to attract potential readers and citations. Remember that readers are the potential authors who will cite your article. Identify the central issue of the paper. Begin with the subject of the paper. The title should be accurate, unambiguous, specific, and complete. Do not contain infrequently-used abbreviations.
  • Author(s) and Affiliation (s): Write the Author(s) names without a title and professional positions such as Prof, Dr, etc. Do not abbreviate your last/family name. Always give your First and Last names. Write a clear affiliation of all Authors. Affiliation includes the name of the department or unit, the name of the faculty, the name of the university, and the country of Affiliation. Please indicate the Corresponding Author (include email address) by adding an asterisk (*) in superscript behind the name.
  • Abstract (in English and Bahasa Indonesia): An abstract should stand alone, which means that no citations are included in the Abstract. Consider it the advertisement for your article. The Abstract should tell the prospective reader what you did and highlight the key findings. Avoid using technical jargon and uncommon abbreviations. You must be accurate, brief, clear, and specific. Use words that reflect the precise meaning. The Abstract should be precise and honest. Please follow word limitations (150-170 words).
  • Keywords: Keywords are the labels of your manuscript and are critical to correct indexing and searching. Therefore, the keywords should represent the content and highlight of your article. Use only those abbreviations that are firmly established in general. Keywords 3–5 terms, and each word/phrase in the keyword should be separated by a comma (,), not a semicolon (;).
  • Introduction: In an Introduction, the Authors should state the objectives of the work at the end of the introduction section. Before the objective, Authors should provide an adequate background, and a very short literature survey in order to record the existing solutions/method, to show which is the best of previous researches, to show the main limitation of the previous researches, to show what do you hope to achieve (to solve the limitation), and to show the scientific merit or novelties of the paper. Avoid conducting a detailed literature survey or summarising the results. Do not describe the literature survey as author by author, but should be presented as a group per method or topic reviewed, which refers to some literature.
  • Literature Review (optional): The Literature Review should demonstrate the author's understanding of relevant previous research and theoretical foundations. It must critically evaluate the existing knowledge, identify gaps that the current study intends to fill, and provide a conceptual framework or theoretical basis that guides the research. Avoid presenting studies one by one; instead, synthesise findings thematically or methodologically to support the novelty and significance of your study. Ensure that sources are recent (preferably within the last 10 years) and primarily drawn from peer-reviewed journal articles or reputable academic publishers. If a separate “Literature Review” section is not included, the entire review of relevant literature must be integrated into the Introduction section.
  • Research Methods: This section should clearly describe the methods used to conduct the study, including research design, data collection procedures, instruments or tools used, and methods of data analysis. Authors must provide sufficient detail to allow replication of the study by other researchers. If the research involved human participants, ethical approval from an institutional review board or ethics committee must be stated, including the approval number and the name of the institution that issued the approval. Methods that are already published should be cited appropriately, and any modifications to these methods should be clearly described. For quantitative studies, include information on variables (clearly define independent and dependent variables, along with operational definitions), participants and sampling (population, sample size, sampling technique, and inclusion/exclusion criteria), method of analysis, research model (formula or framework), statistical tests used, and software. For qualitative studies, specify the data sources (e.g., interviews, focus groups), sampling strategy, and approach to analysis (e.g., thematic analysis, grounded theory).
  • Results and Discussion: The Results and Discussion section should present the research findings clearly and concisely, using tables or figures where appropriate. Summarise the key findings and relate them to the research questions or objectives. In the discussion, critically and analytically interpret the results by comparing them to previous research, theories, or relevant frameworks. Identify patterns, relationships, or inconsistencies in the data. Address the implications of the findings, any unexpected outcomes, and possible limitations. The discussion should highlight the study’s contribution to knowledge, its theoretical and practical significance, and provide suggestions for future research. The following components should be covered in the discussion: How do your results relate to the original question or objectives outlined in the Introduction section (what/how)? Do you provide scientific interpretation for each of your results or findings presented (why)? Are your results consistent with what other investigators have reported (what else)? Or are there any differences?
  • Conclusions: The conclusions should answer the research objectives. Tells how your work advances the field from the present state of knowledge. Without clear Conclusions, reviewers and readers will find it difficult to judge the work and determine whether it merits publication in the journal. Do not repeat the Abstract, or just list experimental results. Provide a clear scientific justification for your work, and indicate possible applications and extensions. You should also suggest future experiments and/or point out those that are underway.
  • Acknowledgements (optional): Recognise those who helped in the research, especially funding supporters of your research. Include individuals who have assisted you in your study: Advisors, Financial supporters, or any other supporter, i.e., Proofreaders, Typists, and Suppliers, who may have given materials. Do not acknowledge one of the authors' names.
  • References: The references use APA Citation Style. Authors should ensure that the majority of references come from sophisticated, peer-reviewed sources published within the last 10 years. The references are expected to be 80% of the primary sources that originate from national and international journals. Cite the leading scientific publications on which your work is based. Cite only items that you have read. Do not inflate the manuscript with too many references. Avoid excessive self-citations. Avoid excessive citations of publications from the same region. Check each reference against the source (author's name, volume, issue, year, and DOI Number). Please use Reference Manager Applications like Mendeley. All publications cited in the text should be included as a list of references. Please ensure that every reference cited in the text is also present in the reference list (and vice versa).

Formatting Guidelines

Formatting must follow the official journal template, which is available for download on the journal’s website. Authors are required to use this template when preparing manuscripts. Download the Manuscript Template