Author Guidelines

International Journal of Pedagogical Innovation and Digital Learning

1. Scope and Focus

The International Journal of Pedagogical Innovation and Digital Learning publishes peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary research articles dedicated to advancing knowledge at the intersection of pedagogical theory and digital learning practices. Areas of interest include:

  • Educational science includes educational technology, educational management, inclusive education, multicultural education, and educational psychology.

  • Digital learning covers topics related to e-learning, Mobile Learning (m-Learning), Learning Management System (LMS), Virtual Classroom & Video Conference, Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality (AR), Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Learning, and Blended Learning. 

Manuscripts must be original, have not been published elsewhere, and must not be under review by another journal.

2. Types of Articles

The International Journal of Pedagogical Innovation and Digital Learning accepts the following types of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review Articles (Systematic/Scoping/Literature Reviews)

  • Conceptual or Theoretical Papers

3. Language

All manuscripts must be written in English using a clear, concise, and formal academic style.

4. Manuscript Preparation

4.1 Document Format

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.docx)

  • Paper size: A4, margins 2.5 cm on all sides

  • Font: Calibri, 11 pt, single-spaced

  • Paragraph: Justified alignment

  • Length: 6–10 pages for original research articles

4.2 Title

  • Font Calibri 14 pt, Title Case, bold, centered, single-spaced, not exceeding 20 words

4.3 Author Names and Affiliations

  • List all authors’ full names (without academic titles)

  • Provide institutional affiliations and countries

  • Include the corresponding author’s email and ORCID ID

  • Use Calibri 11 pt, single spacing

4.4 Abstract

  • Written in English, 150–200 words, single paragraph, Use Calibri 10 pt, single spacing

  • Structured with Background, Aim, Methods, Results, and Conclusions

  • Keywords: Five (5) relevant keywords separated by commas using standard international terms (e.g., MeSH)

4.5 Structure of Manuscript (IMRaD)

  • Introduction: Background, research gap, novelty, and objectives.

  • Methods: Study design, participants, instruments, procedures, data analysis, ethical approval, and data availability statement. May include formulas, tables, diagrams, or flowcharts.

  • Results and Discussion: Present data clearly using tables/figures and provide a deep analysis comparing findings with previous studies; discuss novelty, implications, and limitations.

  • Conclusion: Summarize main findings, highlight contribution, and offer recommendations/future research.

  • Acknowledgments (optional): Credit institutions or individuals who supported the research.

4.6 Tables and Figures

  • Tables use only horizontal lines; captions are placed above tables.

  • Figure captions are placed below the figures.

  • Provide high-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi).

  • Ensure tables/figures are numbered consecutively and cited in the text.

4.7 References

  • Follow APA 7th Edition for in-text citations and reference list.

  • Minimum 20 references for original research; more for review articles.

  • At least 80% from primary sources (peer-reviewed journals) within the last 5 years.

  • Include DOI or URL for online sources.

  • Use reference managers such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

  • Examples:

    • Totan, H. N., & Korucu, A. T. (2023). The effect of block-based coding education on the students’ attitudes about the secondary school students’ computational learning skills and coding learning: Blocky sample. Participatory Educational Research, 10(1), 443–461. https://doi.org/10.17275/per.23.24.10.1

5. Ethical Considerations

Authors must ensure that all research involving human or animal subjects complies with ethical standards. Provide the approval number of the institutional review board or ethics committee. State clearly in the manuscript if ethical approval was not required and explain why.

6. Originality and Plagiarism

Submissions must be original and checked using plagiarism detection software (Turnitin ≤20%). Manuscripts must not have been published elsewhere or be under review by another journal.

7. Submission Process

Manuscripts are submitted online via the journal’s submission system. Authors must register before submission and follow the on-screen instructions.

8. Peer Review

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewers’ comments.

9. Copyright and Licensing

Accepted articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Authors retain copyright while granting the journal the right of first publication.

10. Publication Fee

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for the International Journal of Pedagogical Innovation and Digital Learning (IJOPID) is IDR 100,000 (one hundred thousand rupiah) or approximately $7.50 USD.