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Author Guidelines

To start submitting an article, you need to create an account in the Bima Loka journal. Fill in each column with the correct data. At the end, make sure you choose as an author so that you can submit your article in the Bima Loka journal.
 
Submission Preparation
  1. The submission has not been previously published, or is under consideration by another journal (or an explanation has not been provided in the comments to the editor).
  2. The manuscript file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect document file format.
  3. The content of the article is in accordance with the scope of the Bima Loka journal.
  4. Free from plagiarism, each article will be checked for plagiarism using the Turnitin application. Only articles that fall within the tolerance for plagiarism will be published in the Bima Loka journal.
  5. Make sure the article you submit meets the requirements requested by the Bima Loka journal. You are required to write an article using a template that can be downloaded in the Author Guidelines.
  6. The article acceptance process uses peer-review with the appropriate process in the Bima Loka journal.
  7. You can also use the article review criteria that we submit to the reviewer board so that your article is in accordance with the reviewer's assessment.
  8. We recommend using a reference manager such as Mendeley to make writing citations and reference sources more accurate and easier.
 
The Guidelines for the Manuscript Body Text
 
The title of the manuscript: The title is written comprehensively presenting the content of the article (maximum 20 words, Times new roman 14pt, sentence case).
 
Authors: write all full names of people who have contributed to the submitted article. No names may use titles. List the affiliations of the authors starting from Study program/ Faculty, University, City/ Regency, Province, Country. Write the correspondence email according to what is listed in the submission.write all the full names of people who have contributed to the submitted article. No names may use titles. List the affiliations of the authors starting from Study program/ Faculty, University, City/ Regency, Province, Country. Write the correspondence email according to what is listed in the submission.
 
Abstract: In this abstract section written in Bahasa and English contains the objectives, methods, findings discussed, conclusions, and recommendations (if needed). Summarize these four things so that the number of words in the abstract is 100-250 words long. Use 10pt Times New Roman font, 1 space, before-after 0pt, justify. Authors should provide appropriate and short keywords that encapsulate the principal topics of the paper 3-6 phrases.
 
Introduction: This section contains an explanation of the context or background about the topic to be discussed. The explanation must be able to provide reasons why the topic is important or relevant, as well as the conditions or situations behind it. After providing context, the introduction needs to clarify the main problem that is the research question to be answered in the article. These explanations are expected to help readers understand the main focus of the article. Next, provide an explanation of the purpose of the article. The introduction should convey the purpose or objective of the article. The purpose of the research can at least provide an idea of "what do you want to achieve by writing this article?" The purpose of the article can clarify the direction of writing the article for readers in providing information, analyzing, comparing, or convincing readers about something to write in the article. It is necessary to explain the newness of the research so that the significance of the research in scientific contributions will be captured according to the topic to be written. Hopefully, this section can provide a reason why this article is important to read? What benefits or added value can readers get from this article? Section explanations can usually be done by describing the specific issue that is being discussed in the article. The explanation of the special issue can be done by identifying problems that focus on the urgency of the issue, the newness of the issue, and the results of previous findings related to the issue to be discussed. Write with the Times New Roman font type size 12 space 1.15 justify alignment.
 
Method: This section needs to be explained about five things, namely: research type and design, population and research samples/subjects, procedures, instruments, and data analysis. The type and design of the research need to be explained in full, if necessary, the drawings of the research design used can be included. The population and samples/subjects of the study can be described based on the number, characteristics (gender, age, etc.), sample selection techniques, and/or inclusive criteria applied. The procedure section must describe the research process/stage in a short, concise, and clear description. The instrumentation section describes the variables being measured, the type and name of the instrument used, the validity and reliability values. The data analysis section needs to be explained about the techniques used in achieving the purpose of writing the article. For this type of qualitative research, the content in this section can be adjusted. Write with the Times New Roman font type size 12 space 1.15 justify alignment.
 
Result: Contains the findings obtained in the research process. It can be in the form of tables and/or drawings according to the results of the analysis carried out. Table creation can use the following table shapes.
Tabel 1. The title is written sentence case, 12pt, times new roman, 1 spasi, after-before 0, center.
Example column-1
Example column-2 Example column-3 Example column-4
1st row x x x
2nd row x x x
x x x
 

The type of font used is times new roman. The font size in the table should adjust the width of the columns and rows. Can use font size 8-12 pt adjust the width of the table and the amount of table content. The table numbers must be sequential using Arabic numerals, i.e. table 1, table 2, ... Table n. Images can be in the form of graphs, or diagrams. Figure 1. The title is written sentence case, 12pt, times new roman, 1 space, after-before 0, center. The image is placed in the center with an inline position with text. The size of the image must adjust to the needs of the image presentation. The image must have sufficient resolution so that the information in it can be read. The content in the image must be really referenced/explained as a necessary part to be presented in the body text of the article. The title of the image is below the image (see example Figure 1.). Write with the Times New Roman font type size 12 space 1.15 justify alignment.

Discussion: Contains a discussion of findings supported by a theoretical framework to explain the answer to the problem formulation. Focus the discussion on the hypothesis by referring to relevant previous findings. Clearly and convincingly state the findings obtained to support existing theories/research or even correct previous theories/research. Create a discussion description that emphasizes new and important things to discuss related to the findings obtained. Complete this section by explaining the relevant contributions/impacts on science. In addition, explain the limitations of the research scope to further clarify the focus of the discussion according to the purpose of writing. Write with the Times New Roman font type size 12 space 1.15 justify alignment.

Conclusion: The conclusion should not be written in the form of a pointer but in the form of a descriptive sentence that becomes a whole paragraph. This section is equipped with suggestions/implementations/recommendations based on the findings concluded in the article. Write with the Times New Roman font type size 12 space 1.15 justify alignment.

Acknowledgments (if needed): This section can be filled with gratitude to those who have contributed to the research. Write with the Times New Roman font type size 12 space 1.15 justify alignment.

Reference: Write down all the reference sources you use in the body of this article. Reference sources from journal articles are highly recommended. But we do not limit the types of reference sources, as long as the reference sources used are reliable and can be accounted for. The number of references used is at least 15 sources. Write with the Times New Roman font type size 12 space 1.15 right-left alignment. Use  a reference manager  application (e.g. Mendeley - Reference Management Software) to make it easier to write. The type of reference writing style uses the American Psychological Association (APA) with the following writing examples:

Source from the journal article:

Dinata, V. C., Priambodo, A., Hariyanto, A., Ristanto, K. O., & Prakoso, B. B. (2020). Evaluasi penerapan blended learning berdasarkan kualitas model dan motivasi belajar mahasiswa-atlet. Jurnal SPORTIF: Jurnal Penelitian Pembelajaran6(2), 407-422.

Atmacasoy, A., & Aksu, M. (2018). Blended learning at pre-service teacher education in Turkey: A systematic review. Education and Information Technologies, 23(6), 2399–2422. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-018-9723-5 

Textbook:

Maksum, A. (2018). Statistik dalam Olahraga. Surabaya: Unesa University Press.

Fraenkel, J. R., Wallen, N. E., & Hyun, H. H. (2012). How to Design and Evaluate Research In Education (6th ed.). New York: Mc Graw HIll.

Proceeding:

Suroto. (2018). Active Learning Model in Track and Field Course for Pre-service Physical Education Teacher. Proceedings of the 2nd Social Sciences, Humanities and Education Conference: Establishing Identities through Language, Culture, and Education (SOSHEC 2018). https://doi.org/10.2991/soshec-18.2018.68 

Prakoso, B. B., Saifuddin, H., & Burstiando, R. (2014). Keterampilan Gerak Dasar Siswa Kelas atas MI Miftahul Ulum 3 Pereng Kulon Gresik. In Seminar Nasional “Inovasi Pembelajaran Penjasorkes Pada Kurikulum 2013.” Universitas Negeri Surabaya.

Thesis/ Dissertation:

Prakoso, Bayu Budi. (2012). Perbandingan Efektivitas Pembelajaran Dikjasorkes Ditinjau dari Latar Belakang Guru Pemula (Studi Pada Mahasiswa Prodi S-1 Penjaskesrek dan S-1 Penkepor Program Matakuliah Program Pengalaman Lapangan (PPL) II Tahun 2012 di Tingkat SMA dan SMK Se-Kota Surabaya). Skripsi. Program Studi Pendidikan Jasmani Kesehatan dan Rekreasi, Universitas Negeri Surabaya.

Source from the website:

Asikin, M. N. (2020, June 5). Sambut New Normal, Kemendikbud Siapkan Super Aplikasi Pendidikan. https://www.jawapos.com/nasional/pendidikan/05/06/2020/sambut-new-normal-kemendikbud-siapkan-super-aplikasi-pendidikan/

Fajar WH. (2020, May 31). Mengenal Konsep New Normal | Indonesia.go.id. https://indonesia.go.id/ragam/komoditas/ekonomi/mengenal-konsep-new-normal 

 
Additional information: to ensure that the article you submit is in accordance with our content, you can write an article with our review criteria. The criteria in the reviewer form are as follows.
  • The article is in accordance with the Bima Loka journal profile
  • The article title comprehensively presents the contents and objectives of the article
  • The abstract must be informative, comprehensive, and relevant to the contents of the article
  • The structure of the article is in accordance with the template and regulations set by the Bima Loka journal
  • The introduction has been written by clearly explaining the purpose of the article
  • The methodology is explained thoroughly and is appropriate for use in the research written in the article
  • The research results are presented informatively and easily understood
  • The discussion of the research results is carried out meaningfully and refers to literature relevant to the topic of discussion.
  • The conclusion contains clear claims, problem solving and recommendations for further research
  • References and bibliographies are relevant to the contents of the article and are written in accordance with the regulations requested by Bima Loka
  • The contents of the article are easy to read and clear, the terminology used is relevant. Tables and figures are clearly used in the article.

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