Author Guidline

1. General Information

Scolae: Journal of Pedagogy publishes original research articles in the field of education and pedagogy. Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

The journal follows a structured editorial workflow including submission, screening, peer review, revision, and final publication.

2. Manuscript Submission

Authors must submit manuscripts through the journal’s official online system. Before submission, authors are required to:

  • Register an account in the journal system
  • Ensure the manuscript follows the journal template
  • Upload all required documents, including plagiarism report if available
  • Confirm that the manuscript is original and not submitted elsewhere

3. Manuscript Structure and Formatting

The manuscript must follow the journal template strictly with the following structure:

Title

  • Maximum 21 words
  • Specific and reflects key variables or focus
  • Written in uppercase using Times New Roman size 12

Author Information

  • Full names without academic titles
  • Institutional affiliation and address
  • Email of corresponding author

Abstract (Indonesian and English)

  • 150 to 200 words
  • Single paragraph
  • Includes objective, method, results, and conclusion
  • No citations, abbreviations, or references

Keywords

  • 3 to 5 keywords
  • Specific and relevant

Main Sections

Introduction

Includes:

  • Background of the study
  • Relevant literature review
  • Research gap and problem formulation
  • Research objectives

Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 references
  • At least 70 percent from primary sources
  • Preferably published within the last 10 years

Method

Must clearly describe:

  • Research design
  • Participants or sample
  • Data collection techniques
  • Data analysis methods
  • Hypothesis testing for quantitative studies

Results and Discussion

  • Present findings based on data
  • Provide analysis aligned with theoretical framework
  • Tables and figures must be numbered and labeled
  • Interpretation should focus on answering research questions

Conclusion

  • Clearly answers research objectives
  • Based on findings, not repetition of discussion

Suggestions

  • Provide recommendations or implications
  • May include practical or policy suggestions

References

  • Use APA 7th edition
  • Recommended to use reference manager such as Mendeley
  • Minimum 10 references with recent and relevant sources

4. Editorial and Review Process

The journal applies the following workflow:

  1. Initial Screening
    The editor evaluates manuscript scope, quality, and format
  2. Decision
    Manuscript may be accepted for review or rejected
  3. Peer Review
    Double blind review process involving qualified reviewers
  4. Reviewer Report
    Reviewers provide detailed evaluation and recommendations
  5. Revision
    Authors revise based on reviewer feedback
  6. Re-review (if necessary)
    Reviewers verify revisions
  7. Final Decision
    Acceptance or rejection by editor
  8. Publication
    Accepted articles are prepared and published in scheduled issues

5. Publication Fee

  • Authors may be required to confirm publication payment after initial acceptance
  • In certain cases, publication may be free of charge

6. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software.

  • Manuscripts with high similarity will be rejected or returned
  • Authors are encouraged to check similarity independently
  • Authors may upload a plagiarism report with similarity below 25 percent
  • Final evaluation remains under editorial authority

7. Ethical Considerations

Authors must ensure:

  • Originality of work
  • Proper citation of sources
  • No data fabrication or falsification
  • Ethical approval for research involving human participants
  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest

8. Use of Generative AI (Gen-AI) Policy

Scolae: Journal of Pedagogy adopts international standards regarding the responsible use of Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly AI, and similar technologies.

8.1 Acceptable Use

Authors may use Gen-AI tools for:

  • Language improvement and grammar checking
  • Structuring sentences for clarity
  • Editing for readability

8.2 Non-Acceptable Use

Gen-AI tools must not be used to:

  • Generate substantial portions of the manuscript without critical human oversight
  • Produce data, analysis, or results
  • Replace original scholarly thinking and interpretation

8.3 Disclosure Requirement

Authors must disclose the use of Gen-AI in the manuscript, typically in the acknowledgment section, stating:

  • The name of the tool used
  • The purpose of its use

Example:
“Generative AI tools were used for language editing purposes only. All content and interpretations remain the responsibility of the authors.”

8.4 Authorship

  • AI tools cannot be listed as authors
  • Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the manuscript

8.5 Accountability

The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts where:

  • AI use is not disclosed
  • AI is used inappropriately
  • Academic integrity is compromised

9. Final Remarks

Authors are strongly encouraged to carefully follow all guidelines before submission. Manuscripts that do not comply with these guidelines may be returned without review.