Author Guidelines

Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI) invites academics, researchers, and practitioners to submit scientific manuscripts resulting from research, particularly Action Research. Submitted manuscripts must fulfill the following structural and substantive requirements:

ISSUE AND TITLE REQUIREMENTS

• Novelty of Issue: The manuscript must not address generic or outdated topics. It must focus on contemporary/latest issues in the field that require practical and academic action, solutions, or innovations.

• Article Title: Must be informative, concise, reflect the main variables/actions, and clearly demonstrate the novelty of the research topic.

ABSTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The abstract must be written concisely and clearly (150–250 words) in a single paragraph and MUST include the following key components:

1. Brief Background: The primary rationale and context of the research.

2. Research Objective: The main goal/purpose to be achieved.

3. Research Method:

   • Research location.

   • Research timeline/period.

   • Data collection techniques.

   • Data analysis techniques.

4. Main Results/Findings: Summary of key findings or changes/impacts resulting from the action/intervention.

5. Conclusion / Implications / Recommendations: Concise conclusions along with the contributions of the action.

6. Keywords: 3 to 5 relevant words or phrases reflecting the core content of the article.

INTRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS

The Introduction section must flow logically and coherently, and MUST cover the following elements:

1. General & Specific Topic: An introduction to the broad topic context narrowing down to the specific issue studied.

2. Relevant Literature Review: A review of previous studies to map out the current state of knowledge.

3. Research GAP: A clear explanation of what remains unresolved or missing from prior research.

4. Novelty: The unique contribution or new aspect of this study compared to existing literature.

5. Research Urgency: The importance of conducting this research and the impact if the issue is left unaddressed.

6. Research Objective: A clear and explicit statement of the research goal at the end of the introduction.

METHODOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

The Methods section must be written in detail and operationally to ensure reproducibility. Subsection details must include:

1. Research Type/Design: Explicitly stated (e.g., Classroom/School Action Research), supported by scholarly references/citations and justification for choosing the method.

2. Location & Justification: Clear research location and the theoretical/practical reasoning for selecting it.

3. Research Timeline: The exact period and duration of the research execution.

4. Participants & Selection Technique: Clear description of research subjects/participants along with the sampling technique used.

5. Data Collection Techniques & Instruments: Description of data collection techniques with clear indicators for each instrument used.

6. Data Trustworthiness / Validity: Implementation of data validation techniques (e.g., triangulation) and the technical procedure of its application in the field.

7. Data Analysis Techniques: Step-by-step explanation of how the data was analyzed in practice.

8. Research Procedures/Stages: Workflow of the research (e.g., action research cycles: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting) tailored to the selected research design.

RESULT AND DISCUSSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Results Section:

   • Presents concise and structured empirical data collected from the field in accordance with the chosen methodology.

   • Visualizations (tables, charts, or diagrams) must be clear, informative, and self-explanatory.

2. Discussion Section:

   • Theoretical Synthesis: Integrates and discusses the findings in relation to relevant theories.

   • Comparison with Prior Studies: Compares findings with existing literature (supporting or contrasting previous research).

   • Implications: Explicitly states the theoretical and practical implications of the findings.

CONCLUSION REQUIREMENTS

The Conclusion section must be written narratively and MUST include three essential elements:

1. Main Conclusion: A concise answer to the research objectives based on the empirical findings.

2. Research Limitations: Methodological constraints or scope limitations encountered during the research process.

3. Recommendations / Future Research: Concrete and targeted suggestions for further research as well as for practitioners or decision-makers.

REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Citation Verification: Every reference listed in the Reference section MUST be cited in the text (and vice versa).

2. Minimum References: Must cite a minimum of 30 scholarly references.

3. Source Quality: At least 80% of references must come from primary sources (reputable peer-reviewed journals) published within the last 10 years.

4. Citation Style: Uses the APA (American Psychological Association) Style and recommends using a reference management tool (such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote).

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