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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  • Originality and Plagiarism:
    - The submission is an original work and has not been previously published, nor is it under consideration for publication elsewhere.
    - The manuscript has been checked for plagiarism, and all sources are properly cited.
  • File Format: The submission file is in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or LaTeX format. PDF submissions are only acceptable for the initial review phase.
  • Manuscript Structure:
    - The manuscript includes the following sections: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References, and any applicable Appendices.
    - The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the journal's Author Guidelines.
  • References: All references are cited in the text and listed in the References section following the APA (7th edition) citation style.
  • Figures and Tables:
    - Figures and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end of the manuscript.
    - Each figure and table is labeled and captioned, with proper citations if necessary.
  • Author Information:
    - The title page includes the full names, affiliations, and email addresses of all authors.
    - The corresponding author is clearly identified, and their contact information is provided.
  • Ethical Compliance:
    - The research has been conducted in compliance with ethical standards, and any potential conflicts of interest have been disclosed.
    - If applicable, the study has received approval from the relevant ethics committee.
  • Language and Style:
    - The manuscript has been thoroughly checked for spelling and grammatical errors.
    - The language is clear, concise, and free of jargon.

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

The Journal of Innovative Technologies in Learning and Education (J-ITLE) welcomes submissions of high-quality manuscripts that fit within the scope of the journal. The following guidelines provide essential information for authors regarding manuscript preparation, formatting, and citation standards.

1. Scope and Types of Papers

J-ITLE publishes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and technical reports in the fields of educational technology and innovative learning methods. All submissions must contribute significantly to the advancement of knowledge in these areas.

2. Manuscript Submission

  • Language: All manuscripts must be written in English.
  • File Format: Submissions should be in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or LaTeX format. Figures and tables should be embedded in the manuscript file.
  • Length: Manuscripts should be between 5,000 and 8,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.

3. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized as follows:

  • Title Page:
    • Title of the paper.
    • Full names, affiliations, and email addresses of all authors.
    • The corresponding author should be clearly indicated.
  • Abstract: A concise summary of 150-250 words, outlining the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Keywords: Provide 4-6 keywords for indexing purposes.
  • Main Body:
    • Introduction: Brief background, research question, and objectives.
    • Literature Review: Overview of relevant research.
    • Methodology: Detailed explanation of research design, data collection, and analysis methods.
    • Results: Presentation of findings.
    • Discussion: Interpretation of results, implications, and limitations.
    • Conclusion: Summary of key findings and recommendations.
  • References: A complete list of all cited works, formatted according to APA (7th edition) guidelines.

4. Formatting Guidelines

  • Font: Use 12-point Times New Roman for the main text.
  • Spacing: Manuscripts should be double-spaced, including references, tables, and figure captions.
  • Margins: Use 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides.
  • Headings: Use a consistent heading style to clearly distinguish different sections. Use up to three levels of headings.
  • Figures and Tables:
    • Number figures and tables consecutively.
    • Include a descriptive caption for each figure and table.
    • Ensure that all figures and tables are referenced in the text.

5. Citation and References

All references must follow the APA (7th edition) style. Below are some common citation formats:

  • Journal Article:

    • In-text citation: (Smith & Jones, 2020)
    • Reference list: Smith, J. A., & Jones, B. (2020). Title of the article. Journal Name, volume(issue), page range. https://doi.org/10.1234/abcd.efgh

  • Book:

    • In-text citation: (Brown, 2018)
    • Reference list: Brown, L. M. (2018). Title of the book (3rd ed.). Publisher.

  • Conference Paper:

    • In-text citation: (Taylor & Green, 2019)
    • Reference list: Taylor, R., & Green, S. (2019). Title of the paper. In Proceedings of the Conference (pp. 100-110). Publisher.

  • Website:

    • In-text citation: (World Health Organization, 2021)
    • Reference list: World Health Organization. (2021). Title of the web page. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/xyz

6. Ethical Considerations

  • Plagiarism: All submissions are checked for plagiarism. Manuscripts with a similarity index above 20% will be returned to the authors without review.
  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Ethical Approval: Research involving human subjects must have received approval from the relevant ethics committee.

7. Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal’s online submission system. The submission must include the manuscript, a cover letter, and any supplementary materials.

8. Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process. Authors may expect a decision within 6-8 weeks. Possible outcomes include acceptance, minor revisions, major revisions, or rejection.

J-ITLE Article Template

We are pleased to provide a standardized article template to assist authors in preparing their manuscripts for submission to the Journal of Innovative Technologies in Learning and Education (J-ITLE). This template ensures consistency in formatting and presentation, making the review and publication process more efficient.

Template Highlights:

  • Title: Times New Roman, 16 pt, Bold, Centered, Uppercase
  • Authors and Affiliations: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Regular, Centered
  • Abstract: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Bold, Uppercase, Centered; single-spaced; 150-250 words
  • Keywords: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Italic; 4-6 keywords separated by commas
  • Main Text: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Regular; 1.15 line spacing
  • Page Numbering: Bottom right corner for all pages except the first page, which is centered at the bottom
  • References: Follow APA (7th edition) style

How to Use the Template:

  1. Download the template file here.
  2. Follow the formatting guidelines outlined in the template.
  3. Ensure that your manuscript adheres to all the specified formatting rules before submission.

Download the Template: To download the J-ITLE article template, please click here.

For any questions regarding the use of the template or submission process, feel free to contact us at edu@ucb.ac.id.

Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice

By submitting a manuscript to the Journal of Innovative Technologies in Learning and Education (J-ITLE), the authors agree to the following terms:

  1. Copyright Transfer:

    • Upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication, the authors agree to transfer the copyright of the article to the Journal of Innovative Technologies in Learning and Education (J-ITLE). The journal shall hold the copyright for the published material, including the right to reproduce and distribute the article in all formats, both electronic and print.

  2. Author Rights:

    • Authors retain the following rights:
      • The right to share the article in the form of a preprint or postprint on personal websites, institutional repositories, or scholarly networking platforms, provided that a citation to the final published version in J-ITLE is included.
      • The right to use the article for educational and research purposes, including in presentations, thesis work, and lecture materials, with appropriate acknowledgment of its publication in J-ITLE.
      • The right to use and reproduce the article in subsequent works, such as books or anthologies, with proper attribution to J-ITLE.

  3. Open Access:

    • Journal of Innovative Technologies in Learning and Education (J-ITLE) is an open-access journal. All articles published in J-ITLE are freely accessible to readers without subscription fees. The authors agree to publish their work under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). This license permits others to download the articles and share them with others, provided they credit the authors and the journal, but they cannot change them in any way or use them commercially.

  4. Warranties and Representations:

    • The authors warrant that:
      • The manuscript is original and does not infringe any existing copyright or violate any other rights of any third parties.
      • The manuscript has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.
      • All co-authors have agreed to the submission and are aware of the terms of this copyright notice.

  5. Attribution:

    • When citing the article, others must provide proper attribution to the original work, including the names of the authors, the journal name (Journal of Innovative Technologies in Learning and Education), and the DOI (if available).

By agreeing to this Copyright Notice, the authors affirm that they have read and understood the terms outlined above and that they comply with the requirements for the submission process to J-ITLE.