Manuscript Types

Manuscripts Types

Jurnal Pendidikan Anak (JPA) | PGPAUD Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Jurnal Pendidikan Anak (JPA) welcomes scholarly, original, and well-grounded contributions in early childhood education and care. Manuscripts submitted must be original works, not previously published, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. JPA accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

1. Original Research Articles (Primary Type)

Preferred / Prioritized

Empirical studies reporting primary qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method investigations in the field of early childhood education (e.g., child development, play-based learning, inclusive education, curriculum development, parenting, and teacher professional training).

  • Structure: Title, Abstract & Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References (standard IMRaD format).
  • Word Count: 5,000 – 7,500 words (excluding references and appendices).
  • References: Minimum 30 references, with at least 80% published within the last 10 years (predominantly peer-reviewed primary journal articles).

2. Systematic Literature Review & Meta-Analysis

High Impact

Comprehensive, structured reviews addressing crucial and emerging issues in early childhood education. Systematic reviews must follow explicit and reproducible methodologies (such as PRISMA guidelines). Narrative, unstructured summaries without rigorous search protocols are not considered.

  • Structure: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Protocol/Eligibility Criteria, Search Strategy, Study Selection, Synthesis/Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
  • Word Count: 6,000 – 9,000 words.
  • References: Minimum 30 primary sources rigorously analyzed.

3. In-Depth Case Studies & Action Research

Classroom & Fieldwork

Detailed examinations of single or multiple unique cases, innovative educational models, or classroom action research (Penelitian Tindakan Kelas) demonstrating significant transformative practices or pedagogical interventions in preschool or kindergarten environments.

  • Structure: Context/Introduction, Pedagogical Dilemma/Framework, Implementation Methodology, Results/Observations, Reflective Discussion, and Implications for Practice.
  • Word Count: 4,500 – 6,500 words.
  • References: Minimum 30 references.

Summary of Manuscript Specifications

Manuscript Type Word Count Abstract Length Min. References Peer Review Model
Original Research Article 5,000 – 7,500 words 150 – 250 words 30 references Blind review
Systematic Literature Review 6,000 – 9,000 words 200 – 250 words 30 references Blind review
Case Study / Action Research 4,500 – 6,500 words 150 – 200 words 30 references Blind review

Types of Submissions Not Accepted

JPA does not accept opinion essays, popular newspaper articles, non-systematic/narrative book reviews, incomplete project proposals, or manuscripts that fall outside the developmental stages of early childhood (conception to age 8).