Author Guidelines
The Editorial Board of Global Elementary Education (GEE) welcomes original and high-quality manuscripts in the field of elementary education. Authors are required to follow the guidelines below to ensure that submitted manuscripts meet the journal's academic and publication standards.
1. Manuscript Structure
Manuscripts should consist of Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
Should provide a clear background of the study, identify the research problem and relevant research gap, explain the significance or novelty of the study, and clearly state the research objectives. An extensive literature review or detailed summary of previous studies should be avoided.
Should clearly describe the research design, participants or data sources, instruments, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques. The methods should provide sufficient information to enable readers to evaluate the validity and reliability of the study.
Should present the main findings clearly and systematically. The findings should be critically interpreted and discussed in relation to relevant theories and previous studies. Authors should explain the contribution and significance of the findings rather than merely restating the results. Tables, figures, and other relevant visual representations may be included where necessary.
Should directly address the research objectives and summarize the major contributions of the study. It should highlight the implications of the findings and may include recommendations for practice or future research. The conclusion should not merely repeat the results and discussion.
Should include only sources cited in the manuscript and follow the APA 7th Edition style. Authors are required to use Mendeley or another compatible reference management tool. Manuscripts should contain at least 25 references, with at least 80% derived from reputable national or international journal articles. Priority should be given to recent references, particularly those published within the last five years and, where available, with a DOI.
2. Language
Manuscripts may be written in English or Indonesian using clear and appropriate academic language. English manuscripts should be carefully proofread for grammar, spelling, clarity, and academic style. Indonesian manuscripts should follow the current official conventions of standard Indonesian.
3. Manuscript Format
Manuscripts should be prepared according to the official Global Elementary Education (GEE) Article Template. The manuscript should follow these formatting requirements:
Authors are strongly encouraged to use the official GEE template to ensure consistency with the journal's publication format.
4. Originality and Plagiarism
Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal or publication platform.
All submissions will be screened for similarity using Turnitin. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not comply with the journal's originality and publication ethics standards.
Authors may also be required to submit a Statement of Originality and other supporting documents during the online submission process.
5. Types of Manuscripts
Global Elementary Education accepts scholarly manuscripts relevant to elementary education, including:
- Original research articles;
- Review articles;
- Conceptual papers; and
- Studies involving the application or development of educational theories, models, methods, media, or innovations.
All manuscripts must demonstrate a clear contribution to the development of knowledge and/or practice in elementary education.
6. Citation and Reference Style
Citations and references must follow the APA 7th Edition style. Reference management using Mendeley is required to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Authors should provide at least 25 references, with a minimum of 80% from reputable scholarly journal articles. Recent literature, particularly publications from the last five years, should be prioritized.
Authors should prepare their manuscripts using the official Global Elementary Education Article Template.
7. Author Fees
Global Elementary Education applies the following publication fees:
The APC is charged only for manuscripts that have been accepted for publication and is used to support editorial, publication, and journal management processes.
Before submitting a manuscript, authors are encouraged to carefully review all author guidelines and ensure that their manuscripts comply with the journal's requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet the specified guidelines may be returned for revision before entering the peer-review process.
