Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

The journal welcomes original empirical investigation. The papers may represent a variety of theoretical perspectives and different methodological approaches. They may refer to any age level, from infants to adults and to a diversity of learning and instructional settings, from laboratory experiments to field studies. The major criteria in review and the selection process concerns the significance of the contribution to the area of learning and instruction. Learning and teaching, curriculum development, learning environment, teacher education, educational technology, islamic integration in science and educational development at Chemistry Education.

 

Section Policies

Articles

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Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

 

Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...

 

Author Guidelines

A. TITLE

The Title is an Article Topic that Describes the Research Design, written with 16pt letters, Thick, Maximum Calibri.

B. ABSTRACT

Use 10 pt Calibri letters with one space between the lines. The left indent is 2.5 cm and the right indent is 0 cm and the maximum length consists of 250 words. The abstract must contain, at a minimum, the main objectives, methodology, main findings and conclusions. Abstract written in English and Indonesian.

C. KEYWORDS

Keywords use the letters Calibri, 10pt, lower case; between 3-5 keywords. Keywords must reflect the topic, subtopics, themes, research design and research context.

D. INTRODUCTION

In the section heading section, Calibri, 12 pt, thick, with a distance of 6 pt space to the body of the text. Next, for content, use Calibri, 12 pt, normal using one space between lines and 6 pt spacing for paragraphs. To use this style of journal environment, just follow the template you are reading. As for the content in the introduction, it must contain: First, presentation of the main research topic. second, include the latest literature or cite the latest research literature related to the article being reviewed. Third, it must show gaps that have not been filled by research / literature, inconsistencies and controversies that arise between existing literature. Fourth, it contains the problem, the purpose of the study, the context of the study, and the unit of analysis used, and Fifth, displays what is discussed in the structure of the article. "If you use quotation (direct quotation), it is written in italic (italic) like this".

E. METHODOLOGY

The methodology section describes the steps that were taken in executing the study. Therefore it needs to be displayed in sufficient detail to the reader why the method used is reliable and valid in presenting findings. The elements that must be present in this section are the research design, research subjects / population and research samples, data collection techniques, and data analysis used.

F. FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION

The main provisions in writing research findings are as follows: (1) Present the findings briefly, while still providing sufficient detail to support the conclusions. (2) Can use tables or figures, but do not repeat the same information. (3) Each finding must be interpreted properly This discussion / discussion section should be written between 1000 - 1500 words. This section is the most important part of a scientific article. Therefore, this section must: (1) Restate the main objectives of the study; (2) Reaffirming the importance of research by stating its main contribution; (3) Summarizing the findings related to the research objectives or hypotheses; (4) Reconnecting findings with literature and results found by other researchers; (5) Provides possible explanations for unexpected findings; (6) Discuss the implications of the study; (7) Addressing the limitations of research; (8) Discuss the continuation of research (Kotzé, 2007)

G. WRITING OF FORMULA, TABLES AND IMAGES

Writing rules for formulas, must use Equation with indent 1.27 pt, and numbers begin with (1). All images must be centered and numbered consecutively. All tables must be centered and numbered consecutively. Writing the verses of the Qur'an and the hadith are written in full with the meaning. The length of the article is between 18-25 pages including pictures, tables, nomenclature, references and others.

H. CONCLUSION

Conclusions are answers from the problem formulation.

I. Appreciation If necessary

you can add appreciation to this section to express gratitude to those who have sponsored your research or those who have contributed to your research.

J. SITATION AND REFERENCES

Writing is recommended to use Mendeley for citation and APA 6 (American Psychological Association version 6) as a reference style ("APA Format - 6 th Edition," n.d.). Examples of citation, citation 1 (Abdul Rahman, Mohammad Yusof, Kashefi, & Baharum, 2012), citation 2 (Ahmad, 2012) and citation 3 (Hanapi, 2013) References Abdul Rahman, R., Mohammad Yusof, Y., Kashefi, H., & Baharum, S. (2012). Developing mathematical communication skills of engineering students. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 46, 5541–5547. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.06.472 Ahmad, F. A. (2012). Philosophical Underpinnings of Islamic Management Method: Worldview, Epistemology and Ontology. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2 (20), 150–161. APA Format - 6 th Edition. (n.d.). Hanapi, M. S. (2013). The Conceptual Elements of Development Worldview in the Qur'an: A Study of Thematic Exegesis. American International Journal of Social Science, 2 (3), 40–55. Kotzé, T. (2007). Guidelines on writing a first quantitative academic article. Pretoria: University of Pretoria.

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Peer Review Process

Journal of Chemistry Education and Integration applies double blind peer review process. Each submission of the manuscript will be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers, followed by editorial comments. Editor-in-Chief or editor in accordance with the field of research will provide a decision of acceptance / rejection. The journal follows a systematic peer review and publication policy:

Step - 1: The submitted manuscript is acknowledged within 12-24 hours upon receipt.

Step - 2: The editor checks the manuscript related to the suitability of the theme with the focus and the scope of the journal.

Step - 3: The manuscript is sent to a reviewer. The practice of peer review is to ensure that only good article is published. It is an objective process at the heart of good scholarly publishing and is carried out by all reputable journals. The peer review process takes maximum two weeks.

Step - 4: The review reports are collected from the reviewer and the editor will send the review reports to the authors including all terms and conditions of the publication.

Step - 5: If the paper is accepted subject to modification, the editor will send the review reports to the author/corresponding author including a formal request to modify the paper by seven days as per the suggestions of the reviewers. The author will send the modified paper to the same reviewer of the said paper to justify the modifications. If the paper is again returned by the reviewer, the paper is said to be finally rejected. The journal will not proceed with the said paper. However, in case of very minor changes, the editorial board may consider the paper for further modifications.

Step - 6: The accepted paper is processed for publication (soft copy) upon the successful completion of the journal’s terms and conditions.  

Step - 7: Proof Reading. The editor will send the processed paper for publication (MS Word) to the author/corresponding author for proof reading.

Step - 8: The paper is published online first. The editor will notify the author/corresponding author about online publication with necessary download link. The author/corresponding author may request for any correction in published paper (in case of extremely important changes) within one week of online publication.

Step - 9: The journal is published in print within one until two weeks of online publication.

Step - 10: The editor will ask the authors of the published papers to send their correct and complete mailing address (with proper ZIP Code and postal code) by one week after print publication.

Step - 11: The editor will send the hard copy of Journal of Natural Science and Integration if possible to the authors within one or two months after print publication.

 

Publication Fee

This journal charges the following author fees.

Article Publication: 0.00 (IDR)

No fees incurred for article processing, submission, neither reviewing the articles.

 

 

Scanning Plagiarism

Manuscripts submitted in this journal will be checked for plagiarism by the editor using the turnitin application with a maximum similiarity of 25%

 

Copyrights Notice

Authors  submitting  a  manuscript  do  so  on  the  understanding  that  if  accepted  for  publication, copyright of the article shall be assigned to Journal of Chemistry Education and Integration, chemistry department, faculty of education and teacher training, State Islamic University of Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau Indonesia as publisher of this journal.

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Publication Ethics

Journal of Chemistry Education and Integration is a peer-reviewed electronic scientific journal. This statement clarifies ethical behaviour of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the chief editor, the editorial board, the peer-reviewer­­­­­ and the publisher Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, State Islamic University of Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau Indonesia. This statement is based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

 

Ethical Guideline for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed Journal of Chemistry Education and Integration is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in the act of publishing: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer, the publisher and the society.  

Chemistry education department, faculty of education and teacher training, State Islamic University of Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau Indonesia as publisher of Journal of Chemistry Education and Integration takes its duties of guardianship over all stages of publishing extremely seriously and we recognize our ethical and other responsibilities. We are committed to ensuring that advertising, reprint or other commercial revenue has no impact or influence on editorial decisions. In addition, the faculty of education and teacher training, State Islamic University of Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau Indonesia and Editorial Board will assist in communications with other journals and/or publishers where this is useful and necessary.

 Duties of Editor

Publication decisions :

The editor of the Journal of Chemistry Education and Integration is responsible for deciding which of the articles submitted to the journal should be published. The validation of the work in question and its importance to researchers and readers must always drive such decisions. The editors may be guided by the policies of the journal's editorial board and constrained by such legal requirements as shall then be in force regarding libel, copyright infringement and plagiarism. The editors may confer with other editors or reviewers in making this decision.

Fair play :

An editor at any time evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

Confidentiality :

The editor and any editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and conflicts of interest :

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor's own research without the express written consent of the author.

 

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions :

Peer review assists the editor in making editorial decisions and through the editorial communications with the author may also assist the author in improving the paper.

Promptness :

Any selected referee who feels unqualified to review the research reported in a manuscript or knows that its prompt review will be impossible should notify the editor and excuse himself from the review process.

Confidentiality :

Any manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.

Standards of Objectivity :

Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Referees should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.

Acknowledgement of Sources :

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument had been previously reported should be accompanied by the relevant citation. A reviewer should also call to the editor's attention any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper of which they have personal knowledge.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest :

Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the papers.

Duties of Authors

Reporting standards :

Authors of reports of original research should present an accurate account of the work performed as well as an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately in the paper. A paper should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behaviour and are unacceptable.

Originality and Plagiarism :

The authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works, and if the authors have used the work and/or words of others that this has been appropriately cited or quoted.

Multiple, Redundant or Concurrent Publication :

An author should not in general publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behaviour and is unacceptable.

Acknowledgment of Sources :

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have been influential in determining the nature of the reported work.

Authorship of the Paper :

Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. Where there are others who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project, they should be acknowledged or listed as contributors. The corresponding author should ensure that all appropriate co-authors and no inappropriate co-authors are included on the paper, and that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest :

All authors should disclose in their manuscript any financial or other substantive conflict of interest that might be construed to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.

Fundamental errors in published works :

When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her own published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.

 

Publication Frequency

The Journal of Chemistry Education and Integration is a national journal, published two times a year in February and August.