Author Guidelines

AUTHOR GUIDELINES FOR JOURNAL AL-KAUTSAR
General Policy: The journal invites scholars and experts working in Vocational Education (Vokasi), Educational Management (Manajemen Pendidikan), and Philosophy of Education (Filsafat). Articles must be original, research-based, unpublished, and not under review for publication in other journals.
MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION & FORMAT
File Format & Size Manuscripts must be in MS Word (.doc or .docx) format, typed on A4-size paper with single spacing. Length: 10 to 20 pages or approximately 4,000 - 8,000 words.
Title & Authorship Title should be concise, not exceeding 20 words. Provide full name(s) of the author(s) (without academic titles), institutional affiliation, and a valid email address.
Abstract & Keywords Abstract must be between 100 - 250 words in a single paragraph, outlining the purpose, methods, and key findings. Include 3 - 5 keywords below the abstract.
SYSTEMATIC STRUCTURE OF ARTICLE
The article should be organized following this systematic order:
  • (A) INTRODUCTION: Background, research problem, and objective.
  • (B) METHOD: Research design, subjects/participants, and data analysis.
  • (C) RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Presentation of data and critical analysis.
  • (D) CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Summary of findings and practical/theoretical suggestions.
  • REFERENCES: Listed at the end of the manuscript.
CITATION & REFERENCE STYLE
Citation System All citations must be written as BODY NOTES (In-text citations).
Style Standard Follow the American Psychological Association (APA) Style 7th Edition. References at the end must also follow CMS format. Use of Mendeley or Zotero is mandatory.
Submission is handled via OJS. Please ensure your manuscript follows these guidelines strictly to avoid immediate rejection.