Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

 

Download the Article Template for Authors link

 

1. General Requirements

The Journal of Smart Learning Innovation (JSLI) accepts original research articles written in English. Manuscripts must not have been previously published or be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring linguistic accuracy, originality, and adherence to ethical standards in research and publication.

All submissions must comply with the following:

• Language: English (academic and grammatically correct)
• File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Margin: 2.5 cm on all sides
• Alignment: Justified
• Total length: 8,000 words (from Title to References)
• Abstract: 200 words

 

2. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts must be arranged in the following order:

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Methodology
6. Results
7. Discussion
8. Conclusion
9. Acknowledgments
10. Funding Information
11. Declaration of Interest Statement
12. References

Each section must be clearly labeled using bold headings.

 

3. Title

The title should be concise, informative, and reflect the main contribution of the study. Avoid abbreviations and formulas where possible.

• Maximum length: 20 words
• Use Title Case capitalization

 

4. Abstract (200 words)

The abstract must be written in a single paragraph consisting of 200 words. It should briefly describe:

• Background of the study
• Research objectives
• Methods used
• Main findings
• Implications of the study

No citations should be included in the abstract.

 

5. Keywords

Provide 3–4 keywords that represent the core topics of the manuscript. Keywords should be separated by commas and arranged alphabetically.

 

6. Introduction

The introduction should:

• Present the background and research problem
• Review relevant literature
• Identify research gaps
• State the research objectives and significance

The section should demonstrate strong theoretical grounding and clearly position the study within the broader academic context.

7. Methodology

This section must describe:

• Research design
• Participants or data sources
• Instruments and materials
• Procedures
• Data analysis techniques

The methodology should be detailed enough to allow replication of the study.

 

8. Results

The results section presents the research findings objectively without interpretation. Authors may include:

• Tables
• Figures
• Statistical outputs
• Descriptive findings

All tables and figures must be numbered and titled, and their sources should be acknowledged when applicable.

 

9. Discussion

The discussion interprets the results and connects them with:

• Existing literature
• Theoretical implications
• Practical contributions
• Limitations of the study

Authors should clearly explain how their findings contribute to knowledge related to Celebes or broader scholarly discourse.

 

10. Conclusion

The conclusion should:

• Summarize the key findings
• Highlight contributions
• Provide recommendations for future research
• Avoid repeating detailed results

This section must be concise and reflective.

 

11. Acknowledgments

This section is optional. Authors may acknowledge individuals or institutions that contributed to the research but did not qualify for authorship.

 

12. Funding Information

Authors must disclose all sources of financial support for the research. If the study received no funding, state:
“This research received no external funding.”

 

13. Declaration of Interest Statement

Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest related to the publication of the manuscript. If none exist, state:
“The authors declare no conflict of interest.”

 

14. References

All references must follow the APA 7th Edition citation style.
Requirements:

• Use recent and relevant scholarly sources
• Ensure all cited works appear in the reference list
• Preferably include DOI for each reference

 

15. Word Count Policy

Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Celebes (JoC) must contain:

• Total word count: 8,000 words (including Title, Abstract, Keywords, main text, Acknowledgments, Funding Information, Declaration of Interest Statement, and References)
• Abstract: exactly 200 words

Submissions that do not comply with these limits will be returned to authors for revision prior to peer review.

 

16. Ethical Considerations

Authors must ensure:

• Originality and absence of plagiarism
• Proper citation of sources
• Ethical approval (if involving human/animal subjects)
• Transparency in data reporting

 

17. Submission and Review Process

All manuscripts will undergo:

1. Initial editorial screening
2. Double-blind peer review
3. Final editorial decision

The initial decision is typically provided within 2–3 months after submission.