Author Guidelines and Authorship Criteria

Author Guidelines

General Instructions 

  1. The article sent to the journal Atthufulah: Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini is an original scientific paper and has never been published in any media before.
  2. Articles are written using standard Indonesian rules (for manuscripts in Indonesian) or standard English rules (for manuscripts in English) with a variety of scientific writings, not a variety of popular scientific works and oral communication.
  3. Writing length between 10 - 25 pages (between 4,000-6,000 words), typed with Microsoft Word program Times New Roman letter size 12 (abstract 10) with Single space and using paper size A4.
  4. Articles submitted in the form of a printout and soft copy.
  5. Manuscript delivery can also be done as an e-mail attachment to the address: auladauac@gmail.com

Structure of the manuscripts 

  1. The title of an article in indonesian/English cannot be more than 15 words. Title printed in capital letters (center), with a letter size of 16 points
  2. The Name of the article author is listed without an academic degree, accompanied by the name and address of the institution of origin and email. First author, second author, third author, and so on are written sequentially from the name, institution of origin to email, and include ORCID account links for all Authors.
  3. Abstracts and keywords are written in English (and attached in Indonesian). The length of each abstract is 100-250 words. The abstract contains the essence of the entire contents of the writing presented clearly, whole and complete. The abstract is not a copy of the conclusion. The components contained in the abstract are IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Result, And Discussion). The introduction is an explanation of the main reasons for the research. Methods are an explanation of how research works. The result is an explanation of the results obtained in the study. Discussion is the conclusion of the research. Keyword should in the word form or phrase which is contained in 3-5 words/phrase.
  4. The introduction section contains the background, research context, and the results of the library study. Provide an introduction to the substance of the manuscript according to the topics and reasons of both theoretical and practical behind the writing of the script. Contains explicitly with a brief and clear direction, intent, purpose, novelty, and usefulness of the manuscript. A brief description of what other researchers have done/discovered before. Then the description of the problem to be examined. Antacids on other research related to results and it is better to postpone in Discussion.
  5. The method section contains exposure in the form of paragraphs about the approach or type of research, data source, data collection techniques, and data analysis that is manifestly performed by researchers, with a length of 5-10% of the total length of the article. Any measurement results reported in the Results section should be known the method used to obtain those results. The use of standard procedures can be referred to only. The description of the method is written in this Methods section. Describe the statistical analysis procedure used. The use of supporting instruments (table, diagram) is equipped with reference sources or information.
  6. The research of results section contains exposure to the results of the analysis related to research questions. Any research results should be discussed. The discussion contains the meaning of results and comparison with the theory and/or the results of similar research. Length of exposure to results and discussion of 75-85% of the total length of the article. If results are separate from the discussion, the Results section only presents the results of research without having to discuss, new discussions are conducted in Discussion. Start systematically writing results. Do not present images from table data (use only one). The information presented must be arranged in sequence and accordance with the hierarchy of the theory. If you want to emphasize the results obtained, it should be presented in the form of other numbers for example in the form of percentages or differences. If you want to show the number in question, just refer to the table that contains the number. Discussions need to be written in clear language and do not use sentences which are too long. Similar research groups can be referred to in groups. Discussion presentation should also have a systematic flow, do not discuss an aspect over and over again. Use a systematic frame of mind so that the discussion will end to a point that will support the conclusion. The implications of research (theoretical and application) need to be emphasized in the discussion. In tables, 12 font sizes can be used (or adjusted) and vertical lines should not be drawn. The number of tables and headings must be written above the table. The use of supporting instruments (tables, diagrams) is accompanied by a source of reference or information. In pictures, the number of images and titles must be written below the image.
  7. The conclusion/closing section contains research findings in the form of answers to research questions or the form of the essence of the discussion results. Infers are presented in paragraph form. The conclusion is not the "copy" of the discussion. In taking conclusions do not speculate. Conclusions should be based on the facts of the research results.
  8. An acknowledgement is a placed before the library list. It is necessary to mention the granting institution (along with the contract number) as documentation. Recognition of contributions of individuals or institutions that are meaningful in the implementation of research and writing.
  9. The biography and referenced sources must be consistent. This means that the reference contains only referenced sources which from cited or was cited. The reference used are primary sources in the form of research articles in journals or research reports (including thesis, thesis, dissertation).
  1. As for citations and reference management, it is mandatory to use the Mendeley application or Zotero application. Items in the reference list must be organized according to the APA 7.0 style (Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association). Composition of citations or references, as much as 80% comes from journals; the remaining 20% can be from books, magazines, or something similar. There are at least 27 references.

The Manuscript Template can be downloaded on the dashboard on this OJS.

 

Authorship Criteria

Aulada: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Perkembangan Anak is committed to ensuring that authorship accurately reflects the scholarly contributions and responsibilities of individuals involved in the preparation of a manuscript. The journal upholds transparency, accountability, and fairness in determining authorship.

1. Eligibility for Authorship

An individual may be listed as an author if they have made a substantial intellectual contribution to the research or manuscript and accept responsibility for their contribution.

The journal encourages authors to follow the authorship principles recommended by recognized publication ethics organizations, including the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

2. Criteria for Authorship

To qualify for authorship, each author should meet the following criteria:

  1. Substantial Contribution: The individual has made a substantial contribution to the conception or design of the study, the collection, analysis, or interpretation of data, or the development of the theoretical framework or scholarly argument.

  2. Drafting or Critical Revision: The individual has participated in drafting the manuscript or critically revising it for important intellectual content.

  3. Final Approval: The individual has reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript submitted for publication.

  4. Accountability: The individual agrees to be accountable for their contribution and to cooperate in addressing questions concerning the accuracy, integrity, or ethical conduct of the work.

All listed authors are expected to satisfy these criteria. Individuals who have contributed to only one limited aspect of the work, without meeting the other criteria, should not automatically be listed as authors.

3. Author Contributions

Authors are encouraged to clarify their respective contributions when submitting a manuscript. Contributions may include conceptualization, methodology, investigation, data curation, formal analysis, supervision, funding acquisition, writing the original draft, and reviewing and editing the manuscript.

Where appropriate, the journal may request an author-contribution statement to promote transparency and accountability.

4. Corresponding Author

The corresponding author serves as the primary contact between the authors and the editorial team.

The corresponding author is responsible for:

  • Ensuring that all listed authors meet the journal's authorship criteria.

  • Confirming that all authors have approved the manuscript and the author order.

  • Providing accurate author names, affiliations, and contact information.

  • Communicating editorial decisions and revision requests to the other authors.

  • Ensuring that relevant disclosures, ethical statements, and supporting documents are submitted.

  • Coordinating responses to editorial queries before and after publication.

The designation of a corresponding author does not exempt other authors from their respective responsibilities.

5. Author Order

The order of authors should be determined collectively by the authors based on their relative scholarly contributions and the conventions of their discipline.

All authors must agree on the final order before submission. Any request to add, remove, or rearrange authors after submission must be justified in writing, with the agreement of all affected authors, and is subject to editorial approval.

6. Guest, Gift, and Ghost Authorship

The journal does not permit inappropriate authorship practices, including:

  • Guest Authorship: Listing an individual as an author despite their lack of a qualifying contribution, often because of their reputation or position.

  • Gift or Honorary Authorship: Granting authorship as a favor or reward without sufficient scholarly contribution.

  • Ghost Authorship: Excluding an individual who has made a substantial contribution that warrants authorship, or concealing relevant writing or research assistance in a misleading manner.

Authorship must reflect actual scholarly contributions rather than academic rank, employment position, funding provision, or personal relationships.

7. Acknowledgments

Individuals who have contributed to a manuscript but do not meet the authorship criteria may be acknowledged with their permission.

Such contributions may include administrative assistance, technical support, language editing, or other limited forms of assistance. Financial support and institutional assistance should be disclosed where relevant.

8. Changes in Authorship

Any change to the author list after submission, including the addition, removal, or rearrangement of authors, must be explained to the editor in writing.

The request must include confirmation that all affected authors agree to the proposed change. The editorial team reserves the right to request further clarification or supporting documentation before making a decision.

Changes to authorship after publication will be considered only when justified and handled in accordance with the journal's correction and publication ethics policies.

9. Disputes Concerning Authorship

If a dispute arises concerning authorship, author order, or individual contributions, the editorial team will seek clarification from the parties involved and may request documentation of their contributions.

Where necessary, the journal may refer the matter to the relevant affiliated institutions for investigation. The journal will avoid making unsupported judgments about disputed contributions and will take appropriate action based on the available evidence and applicable policies.

10. Ethical Responsibility

All authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript is original, accurately presented, and free from plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and other forms of research misconduct.

Authors must disclose relevant conflicts of interest, comply with applicable research ethics requirements, and cooperate with the journal in correcting errors or addressing concerns identified before or after publication.

By submitting a manuscript to Aulada: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Perkembangan Anak, all authors confirm that the authorship information is accurate, that the listed authors meet the journal's criteria, and that all authors have approved the submitted version.

The editorial team reserves the right to investigate suspected authorship misconduct and take appropriate action in accordance with the journal's editorial policies and recognized publication ethics standards.