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Author Guidelines

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Lentera Sriwijaya : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Matematika (p-ISSN: 2685-9564 | e-ISSN: 2684-7175) is scientific, peer-reviewed and open access journal which has been established for the dissemination of state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of mathematics education. This journal managed and published by Department of Undergraduate Program on Mathematics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia  biannually on May and November. Scientific articles dealing with mathematics education, realistic mathematics education, design research, development research, etc. are particularly welcome.

All papers submitted to the journal should be written in good English or Indonesian. Authors for whom English is not their native language are encouraged to have their paper checked before submission for grammar and clarity. English language and copyediting services can be provided by International Science Editing and Asia Science Editing. The work should not have been published or submitted for publication elsewhere.

1. General Author Guidelines

All manuscripts must be submitted to Lentera Sriwijaya Editorial Office by Online Submission at E-Journal portal address: https://ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.php/lenterasriwijaya, where author register as Author and/or offered as Reviewer by online. If authors have any problems on the online submission, please contact Editorial Office at the following email: lenterasriwijaya@fkip.unsri.ac.id.

The following documents should accompany the manuscripts submitted by online through online submission interface (as supplementary files):

• Signed Copyright Transfer Agreement (CTA) form originally (scan the document after signed) [download the CTA form here]
• A covering letter outlines the basic findings of the paper and its significance.

Three types of manuscripts are acceptable for publication: Original Research Articles, Review Articles, and Short Communication.

2. Manuscript Template

The manuscript should be prepared according to the following author guidelines in the MS Word article template (download the MS Word article template here) 

3. Reviewing of Manuscripts

Every submitted paper is independently reviewed by at least two peer-reviewers. The decision for publication, amendment, or rejection is based upon their reports/recommendation. If two or more reviewers consider a manuscript unsuitable for publication in this journal, a statement explaining the basis for the decision will be sent to the authors within three months of the submission date.

4. Revision of Manuscripts

Manuscripts sent back to the authors for revision should be returned to the editor without delay. Revised manuscripts can be sent to the editorial office through the Online Submission Interface (https://ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.php/lenterasriwijaya). The Revised manuscripts returned later than three months will be considered as new submissions.

5. Graphical Abstract

A Graphical abstract is mandatory for this journal since the year 2007. It should summarize the contents of the article in a concise, pictorial form designed to capture the attention of a wide readership online. Authors must provide images that clearly represent the work described in the article.

Graphical abstracts should be submitted as a separate file in the online submission system or otherwise can be submitted by email to jpm@unsri.ac.id after the manuscript has been accepted. Please state the manuscript number in your email subject.

Image size: please provide an image with a minimum of 531 — 1328 pixels (h - w) or proportionally more. The image should be readable at a size of 5 - 13 cm using a regular screen resolution of 96 dpi. Preferred file types: TIFF, EPS, JPG, PDF or MS Office files.

6. Editorial Office of Lentera Sriwijaya

All correspondences should be sent to the following Editorial Office:

Dr. Somakim (Editor-in-Chief)

Editorial Office of Lentera Sriwijaya

Department of Undergraduate Program on Mathematics Education

7. Guideline for Online Submission

The author should first register as Author and/or is offered as a Reviewer through the following address: https://ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.php/lenterasriwijaya/about/submissions#onlineSubmissions

The author should fulfill the form as detail as possible where the star marked form must be entered. After all form textbox was filled, Author clicks on the Register button to proceed the registration. Therefore, the Author is brought to the online author submission interface where Author should click on New Submission. In the Start, a New Submission section, click on Click Here: to go to step one of the five-step submission process. The following are five steps in the online submission process:

1. Step 1 - Starting the Submission: Select the appropriate section of the journal, i.e. Original Research Articles, Review Article, or Short Communication. Thus, the author must check-mark on the submission checklists.
2. Step 2 - Uploading the Submission: To upload a manuscript to this journal, click Browse on the Upload submission file item and choose the manuscript document file to be submitted, then click the Upload button.
3. Step 3 - Entering Submissions Metadata: In this step, detail authors metadata should be entered including the marked corresponding author. After that, the manuscript title and abstract must be uploaded by copying the text and paste in the textbox including keywords.
4. Step 4 - Uploading Supplementary Files: Supplementary file should be uploaded including Covering/Submission Letter, and Signed Copyright Transfer Agreement Form. Therefore, click on the Browse button, choose the files, and then click on the Upload button.
5. Step 5 - Confirming the Submission: Author should final check the uploaded manuscript documents in this step. To submit the manuscript, click Finish Submission button after the documents are true. The corresponding author or the principal contact will receive an acknowledgment by email and will be able to view the submission's progress through the editorial process by logging in to the journal web address site.

After this submission, Authors who submit the manuscript will get a confirmation email about the submission. Therefore, Authors are able to track their submission status at any time by logging in to the online submission interface. The submission tracking includes the status of the manuscript review and editorial process.

8. User Rights

All articles published Open Access will be immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download.  We are continuously working with our author communities to select the best choice of license options, currently being defined for this journal as follows:

Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike (CC BY-NC-SA)

9. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

9.1. General Organization of Paper

The paper will be published after the peer-reviewed process and decided Accepted by Editor. The final paper layout will be reproduced by the Editorial Office. The final paper layout in PDF type, known as Uncorrected Proof should be corrected by Author. The final corrected proof will be published first in Article in Press pre-issue.

According to Engelmore and Morgan [1], manuscript content should, in general, be organized in the following order: Title; Authors Name; Authors Affiliation; Abstract; Keywords; Methods; Results and Discussion; Conclusions; Acknowledgments; and References. Manuscript document submitted to this journal (in one MS Word or PDF file) should be arranged as follow:

1. Body text of the manuscript article (from Title to References, without tables and figures)
2. Figure Captions and Table Captions
3. Figures (one figure per page)
4. Tables (one table per page)

Please include Covering Letter in a separated document file containing your summary of scientific finding and uploaded in Supplementary Files.

9.2. Section Headings

Three levels of heading are allowed as follows:

• Level 1 (Heading1 format) - 11pt, Times bold, UPPERCASE, left justified
• Level 2 (Heading2 format) - 11pt, Times bold, italic, left justified
• Level 3 (Heading3 format) - 11pt, Times bold italic, left justified

9.3. Body Text

The body of the text is a set of body text paragraphs defined as follows:

• 11pt Times New Roman
• One-half space, defined as 11pt
• Spacing after the heading is 3pt
• Spacing before the new heading is 6pt
• Indentation for the first line is 1 cm.

9.4. Bullets

There are two levels of allowed bulleting:

• This is the first bullet level
• This is a sub-bullet level

9.5. Enumerated Lists

Lists are sequential numbers as follows:

1. Spacing before the start of the list is 3pt
2. Spacing after the end of the list is 3pt

9.6. Tables

Tables are sequentially numbered with the table title and number above the table. Tables should be centered in the column OR on the page. Tables should be followed by a line space (12pt). Elements of a table should be single-spaced, however, double spacing can be used to show groupings of data or to separate parts within the table. Table headings should be in 11pt. Tables are referred to the text by the table number. eg: Table 1. Do not show the vertical line in the table. There is only a horizontal line should be shown in the table.

9.7. Figures

Figures are sequentially numbered commencing at 1 with the figure title and number below the figure as shown in Figure 1. Detailed recommendations for figures are as follows:

• Ensure that figures are clear and legible with typed letterings.
• Black & white or colored figures are allowed.
• If a figure spans two columns, it should be placed at the top or bottom of a page.
• Hard copy illustrations should, preferably, be scanned and included in the electronic version of the submission in an appropriate format as follows:
• BMP - Microsoft bitmap file
• WMF - Windows Metafile Format
• EPS - Encapsulated Postscript
• If figures cannot be scanned, the original should be placed in its location within the manuscript using wax or colorless glue.
• The following files are permissible:
• Microsoft Graph
• Microsoft Draw

Figure 1 shows an included Microsoft Draw object.

9.8. Equations

Equations should be numbered serially within parentheses as shown in Equation (1). The equation should be prepared using MS Equation Editor (not in image format). The equation number is to be placed at the extreme right side.

9.9. Units, Abbreviations, and Symbols

Metric units are preferred. Define abbreviations and symbols for the first time as they are introduced in the text.

9.10. Manuscript Heading, Font, and Spacing

The manuscript should be typed using word processors (Microsoft Word or Open Office) software. The font used throughout the paper is Times New Roman. The paper size is A4 (i.e., 210 x 297 mm), one-column format with a 2.5 cm margin at the top, a 2.5 cm margin at the bottom, 2.5 cm margin on the left, and 2.5 cm margin on the right. The manuscript preferably not more than 15 pages. Page numbers should be included in the text located in the footer section of each page. Use of pronouns such as I, we etc is to be avoided.

Manuscript submitted to this journal should follow the heading below, except for the review article: Title; Authors Name; Authors Affiliation; Abstract; Keywords; Methods; Results and Discussion; Conclusions; Acknowledgments; and  References.

9.11. Paper Title

This is your opportunity to attract the reader's attention. Remember that readers are the potential authors who will cite your article. Identify the main 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.

The title of the paper should be in 14 pt bold Times New Roman and be centered. The title should have 6 pts space above and 24 pts below.

9.12. Authors Name and Affiliations

Write Author(s) names without title and professional positions such as Prof, Dr, Production Manager, 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 department/unit, (faculty), the name of the university, address, country. Please indicate Corresponding Author (include email address) by adding an asterisk (*) in superscript behind the name.

Author names should be in 11 pt Times Roman with 0 pts above and 6 pts below. Author addresses are superscripted by numerals and centered over both columns of manuscripts. Author affiliations should be in 9 pt Times Roman. The body of the text should commence 1 line (12 points) below the last address.

9.13. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should stand alone, means that no citation 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 which reflect the precise meaning, Abstract should be precise and honest. Please follow word limitations (100‐200 words).

Keywords are the labels of your manuscript and 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 the field. e.g. DNA. Each word/phrase in keyword should be separated by a comma (,), not a semicolon (;).

9.14. Introduction

In Introduction, 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 very short literature survey in order to record the existing solutions/method, to show which is the best of previous research, to show the main limitation of the previous research, to show what do you hope to achieve (to solve the limitation), and to show the scientific merit or novelties of the paper. Avoid a detailed literature survey or a summary of the results.

9.15 Methods

Methods should make readers be able to reproduce the experiment. Provide sufficient detail to allow the work to be reproduced. Methods already published should be indicated by a reference: only relevant modifications should be described. Do not repeat the details of established methods.

9.16. Results and Discussion

Results should be clear and concise. The results should summarize (scientific) findings rather than providing data in great detail. Please highlight differences between your results or findings and the previous publications by other researchers.

The discussion should explore the significance of the results of the work, not repeat them. A combined Results and Discussion section is often appropriate. Avoid extensive citations and discussion of published literature.

In the discussion, it is the most important section of your article. Here you get the chance to sell your data. Make the discussion corresponding to the results, but do not reiterate the results. Often should begin with a brief summary of the main scientific findings (not experimental results). 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)? Do you provide interpretation scientifically 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?

9.17. Conclusions

Conclusions should answer the objectives of the research. 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 whether or not 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.

9.18. Acknowledgment

Recognize those who helped in the research, especially funding supporter of your research. Include individuals who have assisted you in your study: Advisors, Financial supporters, or may another supporter i.e. Proofreaders, Typists, and Suppliers who may have given materials.

9.19. References

Cite the main 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 original source (authors name, volume, issue, year, DOI Number). Please use Reference Manager Applications like EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, etc. Use other published articles in the same journal as models.

All publications cited in the text should be included as a list of references. References are sequentially numbered as they appear in the text. Reference numbers are indicated in square brackets. Please ensure that every reference cited in the text is also present in the reference list (and vice versa). Any references cited in the abstract must be given in full. Unpublished results and personal communications are not recommended in the reference list but may be mentioned in the text. If these references are included in the reference list they should follow the standard reference style of the journal and should include a substitution of the publication date with either Unpublished results or Personal communication. Citation of a reference as 'in press' implies that the item has been accepted for publication.

As a minimum, the full URL should be given and the date when the reference was last accessed. Any further information, if known (DOI, author names, dates, reference to a source publication, etc.), should also be given. Web references can be listed separately (e.g., after the reference list) under a different heading if desired, or can be included in the reference list.

Please ensure that the words 'this issue' are added to any references in the list (and any citations in the text) to other articles in the same Special Issue. References are published in at least the last 10 years. Main references are coming from primer sources such as research reports (include undergraduate thesis, master thesis, and dissertation) or research articles in the journal and/or scientific magazines, especially from our articles. The list of references arranged in the way of this example and organized alphabetically and chronologically (suggested to use APA style) like this example in Reference.

Recommendations for references are:

• Include ALL authors. et al., for multiple authors is not acceptable.
• When referencing in the body of text, use 11pt Times Roman in the bracket (Prahmana, 2014).

When preparing your reference list, the following should be avoided:

• References not cited in the text.
• Excessively referencing your own work.
• Insufficiently referencing the work of others.

It is also preferable when Authors give DOI number of each reference list in the bracket, but it is optional for Authors. References list must be written consistently, whether the journal titles are written in short (i.e. JPM) or in long format (Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika). For short title of journals, please follow the standard here: http://www.efm.leeds.ac.uk/~mark/ISIabbr/J_ abrvjt.html

9.20. Acknowledgments

You may wish to thank those who have supported you and your work.

9.21. References

Book:

Freudenthal, H. (1991). Revisiting Mathematics Education. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

Ary, D., Jacobs, L.C., & Razavieh, A. (1976). Pengantar Penelitian Pendidikan. Terjemahan oleh Arief Furchan. (1982). Surabaya: Usaha Nasional

Thesis, Disertation, Research Report:

Prahmana, R.C.I. (2012). Pendesainan Pembelajaran Operasi Bilangan Menggunakan Permainan Tradisional Tepuk Bergambar Untuk Siswa Kelas III Sekolah Dasar (SD). Unpublished Thesis. Palembang: Sriwijaya University.

Zulkardi. (2002). Developing A Learning Environment on Realistic Mathematics Education for Indonesian Student Teachers. Published Dissertation. Enschede: University of Twente.

Prahmana, R.C.I., Hendrik, Sopaheluwakan, A, van Groesen, B. (2008). Numerical Implementation of Linear AB-Equation Model using Finite Element Method, Technical Report. Bandung: LabMath-Indonesia

Symposium, Proceeding, Conference:

Cobb, P. (1994). Theories of Mathematical Learning and Constructivism: A Personal View. Paper presented at the Symposium on trends and perspectives in mathematics education, Institute for Mathematics, University of Klagenfurt, Austria.

Prahmana, R.C.I. (2013). Designing Division Operation Learning in The Mathematics of Gasing. Proceeding of The First South East Asia Design/Development Research (SEA-DR) Conference 2013, 391-398. Palembang: Sriwijaya University

An article in Journal:

Stacey, K. (2010). The View of Mathematical Literacy in Indonesia. Journal on Mathematics Education, 2(2), 1-24.

A book that consists of some articles:

Saukah, A. & Waseso, M.G. (Eds.). (2002). Menulis Artikel untuk Jurnal Ilmiah (Edisi ke-4, cetakan ke-1). Malang: UM Press.

Russel, T. (1998). An Alternative Conception: Representing Representation. In P.J. Black & A. Lucas (Eds.), Children’s Informal Ideas in Science, 62-84. London: Routledge.

Article in Newspaper:

Pitunov, B. (13 December 2002). Sekolah Unggulan ataukah Sekolah Pengunggulan? Majapahit Pos, page 4 & 11.

Article in Newspaper (without author's name):

Jawa Pos. (22 April 1995). Wanita Kelas Bawah Lebih Mandiri, page 3.

Official Documents:

Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa. (1978). Pedoman Penulisan Laporan Penelitian. Jakarta: Depdikbud

Undang-undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 2 tentang Sistem Pendidikan Nasional. (1990). Jakarta: PT. Armas Duta Jaya

Internet:

Hitchcock, S., Carr, L., & Hall, W. (1996). A Survey of STM Online Journals, 1990-1995: The Calm before the Storm, (Online), (http://journal.ecs.soton.ac.uk/survey/survey.html), diakses 12 Juni 1996

Kumaidi. (1998). Pengukuran Bekal Awal Belajar dan Pengembangan Tesnya. Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan. (Online), Jilid 5, No. 4, (http://www.malang.ac.id), diakses 20 January 2000

Wilson, D. (20 November 1995). Summary of Citing Internet Sites. NETTRAIN Discussion List, (Online), (NETTRAIN@ubvm.cc.buffalo.edu), diakses 22 November 1995