Journal of Inclusive and Innovative Educational Technology

Author Guidelines

1. General Guidelines
Journal of Inclusive and Innovative Educational Technology accepts manuscripts in the fields of inclusive education, educational technology, digital learning, instructional design, assistive technology, artificial intelligence in education, learning media innovation, digital assessment, teacher digital competence, and other related areas.

Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication in another journal. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript does not contain plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, or any form of publication ethics violation.

The manuscript must present a clear research problem, strong theoretical foundation, appropriate research method, valid data analysis, meaningful findings, and relevant contribution to the development of inclusive and innovative educational technology.

2. Types of Manuscripts
The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:

1. Original Research Article
A manuscript based on empirical research using quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, research and development, design-based research, classroom action research, or other appropriate research approaches.

2. Review Article
A manuscript that critically reviews previous studies, theories, trends, or issues related to inclusive and innovative educational technology.

3. Conceptual Article
A manuscript that develops theoretical ideas, models, frameworks, or critical perspectives in the field of educational technology and inclusive education.

4. Best Practice or Innovation Report
A manuscript that reports innovative practices in technology-enhanced learning, inclusive digital pedagogy, or educational technology implementation.

3. Manuscript Structure
The manuscript should be arranged according to the following structure:

Title
The title must be concise, specific, informative, and reflect the content of the manuscript. The title should not exceed 20 words. Avoid using uncommon abbreviations.

Author Name and Affiliation
Write the full name of each author without academic titles. Include institutional affiliation, city, country, and email address of the corresponding author.

Abstract
The abstract must be written in English. The abstract should be between 150–250 words and contain the background, objective, method, results, and conclusion of the study. The abstract must be written in one paragraph and should not contain citations, tables, figures, or abbreviations that are not commonly known.

Keywords
Provide 3–5 keywords that represent the main topics of the manuscript. Keywords should be separated by semicolons.
Example: inclusive education; educational technology; digital learning; artificial intelligence; instructional design.

Introduction
The introduction should clearly explain the background of the study, research problem, relevant previous studies, research gap, novelty, and objective of the study. The introduction must show the urgency and contribution of the research to inclusive and innovative educational technology.

Literature Review
This section may be integrated into the introduction or written separately, depending on the type of manuscript. It should contain relevant theories, concepts, and previous studies that support the research framework.

Method
The method section must explain the research design, participants or subjects, research setting, instruments, data collection techniques, data analysis techniques, and validity or reliability procedures. For research involving human participants, authors should explain ethical considerations such as informed consent, confidentiality, and voluntary participation.

Results
The results section presents the findings clearly and objectively. Data may be presented in the form of tables, figures, charts, or descriptions. Tables and figures must be numbered and titled properly. The results should not repeat all data in the tables but should highlight the most important findings.

Discussion
The discussion should interpret the findings, relate them to previous studies and theories, explain the implications, and highlight the contribution of the study. The discussion should also explain limitations of the study and possible directions for future research.

Conclusion
The conclusion should answer the research objectives and summarize the main findings. It should also present the implications or recommendations of the study. Avoid repeating the abstract or presenting new data in the conclusion.

Acknowledgment
Acknowledgment may be included if the research received funding, institutional support, or assistance from specific individuals or organizations.

References
All references cited in the manuscript must be listed in the reference section. The journal uses APA 7th edition style.

4. Citation Style
Journal of Inclusive and Innovative Educational Technology uses the APA 7th edition citation style. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or similar tools.

Examples of in-text citation:

Direct quotations must include page numbers.
Example: (Mayer, 2021, p. 45)

5. Reference Style
References must follow APA 7th edition format. At least 80% of references should come from recent journal articles, preferably published within the last 10 years. Authors are encouraged to cite relevant and reputable international journals, national accredited journals, books, proceedings, and official reports.
Authors should include DOI links whenever available. References from unreliable websites, blogs, Wikipedia, or non-academic sources should be avoided unless they are used as research objects or policy references.

Examples:

Journal Article
Mayer, R. E. (2021). Multimedia learning and instructional design. Educational Technology Research and Development, 69(2), 345–360. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Book
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2023). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (6th ed.). SAGE Publications.

Book Chapter
Rose, D. H., & Meyer, A. (2020). Universal design for learning. In M. J. Smith (Ed.), Inclusive education and digital learning (pp. 45–62). Routledge.

Proceedings
Sari, M., & Hidayat, R. (2022). Digital learning media for inclusive classrooms. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Educational Technology (pp. 120–128). Atlantis Press.

Website or Online Document
UNESCO. (2023). Technology in education: A tool on whose terms? UNESCO. https://www.unesco.org

6. Manuscript Format
The manuscript must follow the following format:

Tables must be editable and not inserted as images. Figures must have clear resolution and readable text. Each table and figure must be referred to in the manuscript.

7. Language Policy
The journal accepts manuscripts written in English or Bahasa Indonesia. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript is grammatically correct, clear, academic, and readable.

For manuscripts written in Bahasa Indonesia, the title, abstract, and keywords must also be provided in English. For manuscripts written in English, authors are encouraged to use professional proofreading or language editing before submission.

The journal may request language revision if the manuscript does not meet academic writing standards.

8. Manuscript Template
Authors are required to use the official manuscript template of Journal of Inclusive and Innovative Educational Technology. The manuscript template contains the required format for title, author identity, abstract, keywords, introduction, method, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgment, and references.

Manuscripts that do not follow the journal template may be returned to the authors for technical revision before entering the review process.

9. Similarity and Plagiarism Policy
All submitted manuscripts will be checked using plagiarism detection software. The maximum similarity index allowed is 20%, excluding references, quotations, and commonly used methodological terms.

Manuscripts with high similarity, plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unethical writing practices may be rejected before the peer review process.

10. Submission Preparation Checklist
Before submitting the manuscript, authors must ensure that:

  1. The manuscript is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
  2. The manuscript follows the journal template.
  3. The manuscript file is in .doc or .docx format.
  4. The title, abstract, and keywords are complete.
  5. All authors’ names, affiliations, and emails are written correctly.
  6. All citations in the text are included in the reference list.
  7. All references follow APA 7th edition style.
  8. Tables and figures are numbered and titled correctly.
  9. The similarity index does not exceed the journal policy.
  10. The manuscript does not contain any publication ethics violation.

11. How to Submit Manuscript through OJS
Authors must submit manuscripts through the journal’s Online Journal System by following these steps:

1. Register or Login
Authors must register an account on the journal website. If authors already have an account, they may directly login using their username and password.

2. Start New Submission
After logging in, click “New Submission” to begin the manuscript submission process.

3. Select Article Section
Choose the appropriate article section, such as Original Research Article, Review Article, Conceptual Article, or Best Practice Report.

4. Complete the Submission Checklist
Read and confirm all submission requirements, including originality, formatting, reference style, and ethical compliance.

5. Upload Manuscript File
Upload the manuscript file in Microsoft Word format. Make sure the uploaded file follows the journal template.

6. Enter Metadata
Fill in the manuscript title, abstract, keywords, author information, affiliation, country, and references. All metadata must be accurate and complete.

7. Upload Supplementary Files
Authors may upload supplementary files if needed, such as research instruments, datasets, ethical clearance, or permission letters.

8. Confirm Submission
Review all uploaded files and metadata carefully. Click “Finish Submission” to complete the process.

9. Monitor Submission Status
Authors can monitor the manuscript status through their OJS account. Editorial decisions and revision requests will be communicated through the OJS system and registered email.

12. Editorial and Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to Journal of Inclusive and Innovative Educational Technology will undergo an initial editorial screening. Manuscripts that meet the journal’s focus, scope, template, and ethical standards will be sent to reviewers.

The journal applies a peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, relevance, and scientific contribution of the manuscript. Authors may be requested to revise the manuscript based on reviewers’ comments. The final decision regarding acceptance or rejection is made by the editor.

13. Article Processing Charge
Information about article processing charge, submission fee, publication fee, or other author charges must be clearly stated on the journal website. If the journal does not charge any fee, the following statement may be used:

Journal of Inclusive and Innovative Educational Technology does not charge authors any submission fee, article processing charge, or publication fee.

14. Copyright and License
Authors retain the copyright of their published articles. Articles published in Journal of Inclusive and Innovative Educational Technology are distributed under a Creative Commons license as stated on the journal website.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript does not violate copyright, privacy rights, or intellectual property rights of other parties.

15. Contact
For further information about manuscript submission, authors may contact the editorial office of Journal of Inclusive and Innovative Educational Technology through the official email address provided on the journal website.