Author Guidlines

Journal of Education and Sport Science

The Journal of Education and Sport Science accepts scientific articles in the form of research papers or theoretical reviews (by invitation) in the field of sport education. All submitted manuscripts must be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.

Manuscript Format

  • Manuscripts should be typed using Microsoft Word, Times New Roman, 12-point font, on A4 paper with 2.5 cm margins on all sides, and 1.2 line spacing.

  • Manuscripts must be written in English (effective from Vol. 5 No. 2).

  • All manuscripts must be submitted online via the Open Journal System (OJS) at:
    http://e-journal.hamzanwadi.ac.id/index.php/porkes

  • The manuscript must follow the provided article template (download HERE).

Ethical Requirements

  • Authors must not engage in duplication, fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism.

  • Please upload the Ethical Statement Letter (download HERE) and similarity check proof (using Turnitin or iThenticate) in the Supplementary Files (Step 4) during submission.

Reference Management

  • Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, EndNote, ReferenceManager, or Zotero to avoid typing errors and duplicate references.

  • All references must follow the APA Style (7th Edition) and include DOIs where applicable.

  • At least 20 references are required, with a minimum of 80% from journal articles and published within the last five years, except for foundational theories.

  • All cited references must appear both in the text and in the reference list, and vice versa.

  • References must also be entered into the OJS metadata during submission.

Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should be organized in the following order:

  1. Title: Must include key research variables. Avoid mentioning the research location unless it is uniquely significant.

  2. Author(s) and Affiliation(s): Must be written correctly and consistently in both the manuscript and OJS submission. Include department, university, province/state, and country. Institutional emails are preferred (e.g., author@hamzanwadi.ac.id).

  3. Abstract: 150–200 words, single paragraph, no indentation, 1.2 spacing, 12-point font. Structured as follows (without headers):

    • Background: State the research gap and objectives.

    • Methods: Describe key methods, participants, instruments, and data analysis techniques.

    • Results: Summarize key findings aligned with objectives.

    • Implication: Describe the potential impact or significance of the study.

    • Must not include any information not discussed in the manuscript.

  4. Keywords: 3 to 7 keywords in alphabetical order, separated by a semicolon (;), avoiding abbreviations.

  5. Introduction: Must clearly elaborate on:

    • Relevant national and international issues (with cited sources).

    • Researchers’ response and expert opinions on the issue.

    • Literature review and research gap.

    • Novelty supported by relevant theory.

    • Research focus and objectives (narratively in the last paragraph).

  6. Methods: Detail research design, rationale, procedures, participants, instruments, data collection, and analysis. Use past tense.

  7. Results: Present clear, concise findings with empirical evidence. May include subheadings.

  8. Discussion: Interpret findings with reference to previous studies and theories. Highlight contributions, implications, and novelty. Suggest future research directions.

  9. Conclusion: Summarize answers to research questions. Include implications and limitations. No repetition from earlier sections, and no bullet points.

  10. References: Follow APA 7th edition, as described in the formatting examples below.

Citation and Formatting Examples (APA 7th Edition)

  • Book (Single Author):
    McKibben, B. (1992). The age of missing information. New York: Random House.

  • Book (Multiple Authors):
    Larson, G. W., Ellis, D. C., & Rivers, P. C. (1984). Essentials of chemical dependency counseling. New York: Columbia University Press.

  • Book Chapter:
    Cobb, P., & Gravemeijer, K. (2006). Design research from a learning design perspective. In Akker, Gravemeijer, K., McKenney, S., & Nieveen, N. (Eds.), Educational design research (pp. 17–51). New York: Routledge.

  • Journal Article (Print):
    Gabbet, T., Jenkins, D., & Abernethy, B. (2010). Physical collisions and injury during professional rugby league skills training. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 13(6), 578–583.

  • Journal Article (Online with DOI):
    Aziz, A., Ahyan, S., & Fauzi, L. M. (2016). Implementasi model Problem Based Learning (PBL) dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis mahasiswa melalui Lesson Study. Jurnal PORKES, 2(1), 83–91. https://doi.org/10.29408/jel.v2i1.179

  • Online Journal (8+ authors, no DOI):
    Crooks, C., Ameratunga, R., Brewerton, M., Torok, M., Buetow, S., Brothers, S., ... Jorgensen, P. (2010). Adverse reactions to food in New Zealand children age 0–5 years. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1327). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1327/4469

  • Online Journal from a Database:
    Marshall, M., Carter, B., Rose, K., & Brotherton, A. (2009). Living with type 1 diabetes: Perceptions of children and their parents. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 18(12), 1703–1710. Retrieved from http://www.wiley.com/bw/journal.asp?ref=0962-1062

  • Conference Proceeding (Print):
    Williams, J., & Seary, K. (2010). Bridging the divide: Scaffolding the learning experiences of the mature age student. In J. Terrel (Ed.), Making the links: learning, teaching and high quality student outcomes. Proceedings of the 9th Conference of the New Zealand Association of Bridging Educators (pp. 104–116). Wellington, New Zealand.

  • Conference Proceeding (Online):
    Cannan, J. (2008). Using practice based learning at a dual-sector tertiary institution: A discussion of current practice. In R. K. Coll & K. Hoskyn (Eds.), Working together: Putting the cooperative into cooperative education. Conference Proceedings of the New Zealand Association for Cooperative Education. Retrieved from http://www.nzace.ac.nz/conferences/papers/Proceedings_2008.pdf

  • Official Document:
    Republic of Indonesia Law No. 12 on Higher Education. (2012). Jakarta: Ministry of Education and Culture.

  • Thesis/Dissertation:
    Zulkardi. (2002). Developing A Learning Environment on Realistic Mathematics Education for Indonesian Student Teachers. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Twente, Enschede.

  • Web Source:
    OECD. (2010). PISA results: What makes a school successful? Retrieved from http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/11/16/48852721.pdf

Additional Notes

  1. All citations, tables, and figures must follow APA Style (7th Edition).

  2. Use reference managers (e.g., Mendeley, EndNote) for citation and reference handling.

  3. Manuscripts must follow the official article template of Jurnal PORKES.

  4. Avoid duplication, fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism.

  5. Upload the Ethics Clearance Statement during Step 4 of submission.

  6. Authors are fully responsible for copyright permissions and potential legal issues related to intellectual property.

Copyright Notice

All articles are the responsibility of the authors. Journal of Education and Sport Science is an open-access journal.

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