Author Guidelines

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Edunomic: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Ekonomi

1. General Information

Edunomic: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Ekonomi publishes scholarly articles that contribute to the development of knowledge, theory, research, and practice in Economic Education and related fields.

The journal accepts manuscripts written in Indonesian or English. Manuscripts must present original academic work and must not have been previously published or simultaneously submitted to another journal or publication.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that manuscripts comply with the journal's Focus and Scope, Publication Ethics, Plagiarism Policy, Peer Review Process, Copyright Policy, and other applicable journal policies.

2. Types of Articles

Edunomic accepts the following types of manuscripts:

A. Research Articles

Research articles report original empirical research based on quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, or other appropriate research approaches.

Research articles should generally contain:

  1. Introduction

  2. Research Method

  3. Results and Discussion

  4. Conclusion

  5. References

The structure may be adjusted according to the characteristics and methodology of the research, provided that the manuscript presents a clear research problem, appropriate methodology, findings, discussion, and academic contribution.

B. Conceptual and Literature Review Articles

Conceptual and literature review articles discuss theoretical perspectives, concepts, models, contemporary issues, or developments in a particular field based on relevant scholarly literature.

These articles should generally contain:

  1. Introduction

  2. Literature Review and/or Discussion

  3. Conclusion

  4. References

The structure may be adapted according to the topic and purpose of the manuscript.

3. Manuscript Language

Manuscripts may be written in:

  • Indonesian, using clear, standard, and academically appropriate language; or

  • English, using clear, grammatically correct, and academically appropriate language.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the language of the manuscript is clear and understandable. Manuscripts with substantial language problems may be returned to the authors for revision before entering the peer-review process.

4. Manuscript Format and Layout

Manuscripts should be prepared according to the following general requirements:

  1. Manuscripts must use A4 paper size.

  2. The manuscript should use Times New Roman, 12 pt, unless otherwise specified in the journal template.

  3. The manuscript should use single spacing.

  4. Margins should be:

    • Top: 3 cm

    • Bottom: 3 cm

    • Left: 2.5 cm

    • Right: 2.5 cm

  5. The manuscript should generally consist of 10–15 pages, including tables, figures, references, and other components of the manuscript.

  6. Authors are strongly encouraged to use the official Edunomic manuscript template.

  7. Tables, figures, charts, and other illustrations must be clear, numbered consecutively, and referred to appropriately in the manuscript.

  8. The manuscript should be written systematically and consistently according to the type of article submitted.

The editorial team may consider reasonable variations in manuscript length when justified by the scientific content, methodology, or academic contribution of the article.

5. Title

The title should:

  1. Clearly represent the main topic or research focus of the manuscript.

  2. Be concise, informative, and specific.

  3. Avoid unnecessary abbreviations and overly general expressions.

  4. Generally not exceed 14 words, where applicable.

  5. Reflect the main variables, concepts, population, context, or research focus when relevant.

6. Authors and Affiliations

The manuscript should include:

  1. Full name of each author without academic or professional degrees.

  2. Institutional affiliation of each author.

  3. Department/program or relevant academic unit, where appropriate.

  4. Institutional email address of the corresponding author.

  5. Corresponding author information, where applicable.

All individuals listed as authors must have made a substantive contribution to the research and manuscript.

The order of authors should be agreed upon by all authors before submission.

Changes to the authorship or author order after submission should be supported by a clear justification and may require approval from all authors concerned.

7. Abstract

The abstract must be written in English and should contain approximately 250–300 words.

The abstract should provide a concise and informative summary of the manuscript and, where appropriate, include:

  1. Research background or problem;

  2. Research objective;

  3. Research method or approach;

  4. Main findings or results; and

  5. Conclusion and/or implications.

The abstract should be written as a coherent paragraph and should avoid unnecessary citations, tables, figures, abbreviations, and detailed explanations.

Authors should provide a maximum of four keywords. Keywords should represent the main concepts, variables, topics, or areas discussed in the manuscript.

8. Structure of Research Articles

Research articles should generally follow the structure below.

8.1 Introduction

The introduction should explain the research background, research problem, relevant theoretical or empirical context, research gap, and research objective.

A strong introduction should demonstrate why the research is important and how it contributes to existing knowledge.

Where appropriate, the introduction should clearly identify:

  • the research problem;

  • relevant previous studies;

  • the research gap;

  • the novelty or contribution of the study; and

  • the research objective or research question.

8.2 Research Method

The research method should provide sufficient information to enable readers to understand and, where appropriate, replicate the research.

The method may include:

  • research design;

  • research location and/or context;

  • population and sample or research participants;

  • data sources;

  • research instruments;

  • data collection procedures;

  • validity and reliability procedures, where applicable;

  • data analysis techniques; and

  • ethical considerations, where applicable.

The methodology should be consistent with the research objectives and questions.

8.3 Results and Discussion

The results section should present the main findings of the research clearly and systematically.

Tables, figures, charts, statistical results, qualitative findings, or other evidence may be used where appropriate.

The discussion should interpret the findings in relation to:

  • the research questions or objectives;

  • relevant theories;

  • previous research;

  • similarities and differences with previous findings;

  • theoretical or practical implications; and

  • the contribution of the study.

The discussion should go beyond merely repeating the results.

8.4 Conclusion

The conclusion should directly answer the research objectives or questions.

It should summarize the principal findings and may include theoretical, practical, educational, managerial, or policy implications where relevant.

Recommendations may be included when they are directly supported by the findings.

9. Structure of Conceptual and Literature Review Articles

Conceptual and literature review articles should generally include:

9.1 Introduction

The introduction should explain the topic, background, importance of the issue, relevant context, and purpose of the article.

9.2 Literature Review and/or Discussion

The discussion should present and critically analyze relevant concepts, theories, previous studies, and contemporary developments.

The article should demonstrate synthesis and critical analysis rather than merely summarize individual sources.

Authors should clearly identify relationships among concepts, inconsistencies in previous studies, research gaps, theoretical implications, or opportunities for further research.

9.3 Conclusion

The conclusion should synthesize the main arguments and findings of the discussion and highlight the contribution of the article.

10. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be used only when they contribute meaningfully to the presentation of the manuscript.

Authors should ensure that:

  1. Every table and figure has a clear title or caption.

  2. Tables and figures are numbered consecutively.

  3. Tables and figures are referred to in the manuscript.

  4. Information presented in tables and figures is consistent with the text.

  5. Sources are provided when tables, figures, images, or other materials are adapted or reproduced from other sources.

  6. Authors obtain permission when required for copyrighted materials belonging to third parties.

Tables should be presented in a clear and readable format. Unnecessary decorative elements should be avoided.

11. Citation and Referencing

Edunomic uses the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition citation and referencing style.

Authors must ensure consistency between in-text citations and the reference list.

Every source cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list, and every source listed in the references must be cited in the manuscript.

Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as:

  • Mendeley

  • Zotero

  • EndNote

References should primarily consist of relevant and credible scholarly sources, particularly recent journal articles and authoritative academic publications.

Authors should prioritize primary sources and relevant recent literature while retaining important seminal references when necessary.

Examples of In-Text Citations

One author:

(Suryana, 2024)

Two authors:

(Suryana & Hidayat, 2024)

Three or more authors:

(Suryana et al., 2024)

Authors should follow the APA 7th Edition rules for direct quotations, paraphrasing, multiple authors, organizational authors, and other citation formats.

12. References

The reference list should be arranged alphabetically according to APA 7th Edition.

Authors should ensure that bibliographic information is complete and accurate, including author names, publication year, article title, journal title, volume, issue, page range, and DOI or URL where applicable.

Where available, authors are encouraged to provide the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for journal articles.

Examples:

Journal article:

Suryana, A., & Hidayat, R. (2024). Financial literacy and digital financial behavior among university students. Journal of Economic Education, 12(2), 100–115. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Book:

Sugiyono. (2023). Metode penelitian kuantitatif, kualitatif, dan R&D. Alfabeta.

The examples above are provided only as a general guide. Authors should follow the complete APA 7th Edition formatting rules.

13. Originality and Previous Publication

Manuscripts submitted to Edunomic must be original scholarly works.

Authors must confirm that:

  1. The manuscript has not been previously published.

  2. The manuscript is not currently under consideration by another journal or publisher.

  3. The manuscript does not contain plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or other forms of academic misconduct.

  4. All sources and intellectual contributions from other works are properly acknowledged.

  5. Any substantial use of previously published material is appropriately cited and disclosed.

Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals is not permitted.

14. Plagiarism and Similarity Screening

All submitted manuscripts may undergo similarity or plagiarism screening as part of the editorial assessment.

Edunomic applies a maximum similarity threshold of 20% as a general screening guideline.

However, the similarity percentage is not the sole basis for determining plagiarism. The editorial team will consider the sources, context, citation practices, nature of similarities, and originality of the manuscript.

A manuscript with a similarity score below 20% is not automatically considered free from plagiarism, while a manuscript above 20% is not automatically considered plagiarism.

Depending on the nature and extent of the similarity, the editorial team may request clarification or revision, return the manuscript to the author, or reject the manuscript.

Authors are expected to read and comply with the complete Edunomic Plagiarism Policy.

15. Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the Edunomic online submission system.

Authors are required to:

  1. Register and log in to the journal system.

  2. Complete the required author and manuscript metadata accurately.

  3. Upload the manuscript using the prescribed format and template.

  4. Complete all required submission stages in the online system.

  5. Ensure that the manuscript complies with the Author Guidelines.

  6. Confirm that the manuscript is not simultaneously submitted to another journal.

  7. Provide supporting information or documents when required by the editorial team.

Before completing submission, authors should carefully check:

  • title;

  • author names;

  • affiliations;

  • email addresses;

  • abstract;

  • keywords;

  • main manuscript;

  • tables and figures;

  • citations;

  • references; and

  • other required metadata.

Submission Tutorial

At present, Edunomic does not provide a video tutorial for manuscript submission.

Authors should follow the submission steps provided directly in the Edunomic online submission system and the instructions contained in these Author Guidelines.

The journal may provide additional technical instructions or a video tutorial in the future when such resources become available.

16. Editorial Assessment

All submitted manuscripts will undergo an initial editorial assessment before entering the peer-review process.

The editorial team may assess:

  1. Relevance to the journal's Focus and Scope;

  2. Compliance with the Author Guidelines;

  3. Originality and academic contribution;

  4. Manuscript structure and presentation;

  5. Language quality;

  6. Citation and referencing;

  7. Similarity/plagiarism screening results; and

  8. Ethical and publication requirements.

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's basic requirements may be returned to the authors for revision or may be rejected before peer review.

17. Peer Review Process

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial assessment may be sent for peer review.

Edunomic applies a peer-review process to evaluate the academic quality, originality, methodological appropriateness, clarity, relevance, and contribution of submitted manuscripts.

Reviewers provide recommendations and comments to assist the editors in making publication decisions and to help authors improve their manuscripts.

Possible editorial decisions include:

  • Reject

  • Major Revision

  • Minor Revision

  • Accept

The final publication decision is made by the editorial team based on the review process and the overall quality and suitability of the manuscript.

18. Revision of Manuscripts

Authors whose manuscripts require revision should submit the revised manuscript within the period specified by the editorial team.

Authors are expected to respond carefully to reviewer and editor comments.

Where applicable, authors should provide a point-by-point response explaining how each comment has been addressed.

Revisions should improve the manuscript without compromising the integrity of the research or altering substantive findings without appropriate explanation.

The editorial team may request additional revisions when necessary.

19. Publication Ethics

Edunomic is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and academic integrity.

Authors, editors, reviewers, and other parties involved in the publication process are expected to comply with the journal's Publication Ethics.

Prohibited practices include, but are not limited to:

  • plagiarism;

  • fabrication;

  • falsification;

  • duplicate publication;

  • simultaneous submission;

  • inappropriate authorship;

  • citation manipulation;

  • manipulation of peer review; and

  • undisclosed conflicts of interest.

Authors should disclose relevant conflicts of interest and comply with research ethics requirements where applicable.

20. Research Ethics

Research involving human participants, personal data, sensitive information, or other ethically sensitive subjects must comply with applicable ethical standards.

Where required, authors should obtain appropriate ethical approval and/or informed consent.

Authors should ensure the protection of participant privacy and confidentiality and should not disclose personal information without appropriate authorization.

21. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, personal, institutional, or other relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the research or its publication.

Reviewers and editors must also disclose potential conflicts of interest and should not participate in the evaluation of manuscripts where such conflicts could compromise objectivity.

22. Corrections and Retractions

Edunomic is committed to maintaining the integrity and reliability of the scholarly record.

If a significant error is identified after publication, the journal may issue:

  • a correction;

  • an expression of concern; or

  • a retraction,

depending on the nature and severity of the issue.

Authors are encouraged to promptly notify the editorial team if they identify significant errors in their published work.

23. Copyright

The copyright of all articles published in Edunomic: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Ekonomi is held by Edunomic.

By submitting a manuscript, authors acknowledge and agree that, upon acceptance and publication, the copyright of the published article is transferred to and held by Edunomic in accordance with the journal's publication policy.

Edunomic has the right to publish, reproduce, distribute, archive, preserve, and disseminate published articles through electronic and/or print formats, the journal website, repositories, indexing services, databases, and other scholarly dissemination platforms.

Authors remain responsible for the originality, accuracy, academic integrity, and ethical compliance of their manuscripts, including obtaining permission for copyrighted materials belonging to third parties.

Copyright ownership by Edunomic does not remove the authors' academic attribution as the creators of the work.

Any permitted use or reproduction of a published article must appropriately acknowledge the authors and Edunomic as the copyright holder and source of publication.

24. Open Access

Edunomic provides immediate and full open access to its published articles.

Articles published by Edunomic are made freely available to readers upon publication without subscription or access fees.

Readers may access, read, download, save, print, search, and share published articles for lawful academic, educational, and research purposes, subject to applicable copyright and intellectual property regulations.

Open access is intended to support the broad dissemination of scholarly knowledge and facilitate access to research for the academic community and wider society.

Open access availability does not mean that copyright is waived. The copyright of published articles remains with Edunomic in accordance with the journal's Copyright Policy.

25. Privacy Statement

The names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and other personal information entered into the Edunomic journal system will be used exclusively for the purposes of journal administration, editorial processing, peer review, publication, and communication related to the journal.

Such information will not be used for other purposes or made available to unrelated third parties without appropriate authorization, except where required by applicable regulations or necessary for legitimate scholarly publishing activities.

26. Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for:

  1. Ensuring the originality of the submitted manuscript.

  2. Providing accurate and reliable research information.

  3. Properly citing all sources.

  4. Obtaining permission for third-party copyrighted materials when required.

  5. Disclosing relevant conflicts of interest.

  6. Complying with research ethics requirements.

  7. Responding appropriately to reviewer and editor comments.

  8. Correcting significant errors identified in the manuscript or published article.

  9. Ensuring that all listed authors have made appropriate contributions to the work.

  10. Ensuring that the manuscript has not been simultaneously submitted or previously published elsewhere.

27. Editorial Rights

The Edunomic editorial team reserves the right to:

  1. Conduct an initial editorial assessment of submitted manuscripts.

  2. Request revisions before or after peer review.

  3. Select appropriate reviewers.

  4. Make editorial decisions based on the results of the review and editorial assessment.

  5. Reject manuscripts that do not meet academic, ethical, or journal requirements.

  6. Make necessary editorial and formatting adjustments without changing the substantive meaning of the manuscript.

  7. Take appropriate action in cases of suspected publication misconduct.

The editorial team is committed to maintaining fairness, transparency, confidentiality, and academic integrity throughout the publication process.

28. Final Checklist for Authors

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that:

☐ The manuscript is relevant to the Focus and Scope of Edunomic.

☐ The manuscript is original and has not been published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere.

☐ The manuscript generally consists of 10–15 pages.

☐ The abstract is written in English and consists of approximately 250–300 words.

☐ The manuscript contains a maximum of four keywords.

☐ The manuscript follows the prescribed format and the official Edunomic template.

☐ The manuscript uses APA 7th Edition for citations and references.

☐ All cited sources appear in the reference list.

☐ All references listed are cited in the manuscript.

☐ Tables and figures are properly numbered, titled, and referred to in the text.

☐ Sources and permissions have been provided for third-party materials where required.

☐ The manuscript has been checked for plagiarism/similarity.

☐ All authors have approved the submitted version.

☐ Author names, affiliations, and email addresses are complete and accurate.

☐ The manuscript complies with Edunomic's Publication Ethics and other journal policies.

Important Note

Submission of a manuscript to Edunomic constitutes the author's acknowledgment of and agreement to comply with the journal's Author Guidelines, Publication Ethics, Plagiarism Policy, Peer Review Policy, Open Access Policy, Copyright Policy, and other applicable journal policies.

The editorial team may update these guidelines when necessary to improve the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of the journal's publication process.