Author Guidelines

Author(s) can submit an article through online submissions.

Guidelines for the author of JCER (Journal of Chemistry Education Research)

Submission Preparation

All manuscripts should describe original research which has not been reported or submitted elsewhere. JCER (Journal of Chemistry Education Research) receives scientific articles in the area of chemistry education. Please follow the focus and scope of JCER (Journal of Chemistry Education Research) and publishes articles in English. However, manuscripts may be submitted in Bahasa Indonesia. Accepted articles will be translated and professionally edited into English before publication.

Manuscript Format

  1. The English title using Times New Roman 13 pt, is included in the English abstract. Abstracts are written in English using Times New Roman 11 pt, single space. The abstract length is not more than 250 words. Avoid using acronyms, abbreviations, or symbols in the abstract. Abstracts should describe both qualitative and quantitative information. Include 3-5 keywords related to the abstract.
  2. The article should be written in MS Word, Times New Roman 11 pt of font type, and single space. The paper size is A4, with a margin on the top, bottom, left, and right of 2.5 cm. The first line of the paragraph should be written indented 0.75 cm.
  3. The manuscript must be saved in MS Word format, and the article should be submitted online through https://journal.unesa.ac.id/index.php/jcer/index. The author must register to get a username and password to log in.
  4. The author's name (s) is written without degree/salutation. Meanwhile, the name and address of the affiliation must be written completely, including the email of the corresponding author.
  5. The manuscript of the Research Article consists of an abstract, introduction, method, result and discussion, conclusion, acknowledgment (if any), and references.
  6. The number of tables, figures, mathematical equations, and chemical reactions are in accordance with their citation in the text.
  7. Figures are presented in high pixelation (min. 300 dpi). If necessary, the author(s) might submit a separate file of figures (in jpeg, gif, tiff, or png format) for the editing process.
  8. The citations and references should follow the APA (7th edition) style.

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  1. The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor)
  2. Authors must declare any competing financial and/or non-financial interests in relation to the work described. 
  3. Authors must follow the template and guidelines of JCER (Journal of Chemistry Education Research).
  4. Manuscript file in MS Word format.
  5. In the acknowledgment, please recognize the people or the agencies who helped in the research, especially funding supporters of your research. You may also name the person who helps your work.
  6. Please use the affiliated or academic email for the corresponding authors' email address.

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