Author Guidelines

JDIME: Journal of Development and Innovation in Mathematics Education accepts original research articles, development studies, and scholarly reviews related to innovations in mathematics education. Authors are expected to follow these guidelines carefully to ensure a smooth editorial and publication process.

1. Types of Accepted Manuscripts

JDIME welcomes the following types of manuscripts:

• Empirical research articles (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods);
• Innovation-based development of mathematics teaching media or models;
• Systematic literature reviews or meta-analyses in mathematics education;
• Critical reviews of educational policies, curricula, or teaching practices in mathematics.

2. Originality and Novelty

Authors must ensure that:

• The manuscript is an original work that has not been previously published or is under consideration elsewhere;
• There is no plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification;
• All sources are properly cited and referenced according to academic standards;
• All listed authors have made significant contributions to the research and approved the final version of the manuscript.

3. Publication Ethics

As part of our commitment to publication ethics:

• Manuscripts must be written with academic integrity;
• Authors must disclose sources of research funding (if any);
• If any error is identified after publication, the authors are required to inform the editor for necessary corrections or retractions;
• All parties involved must be free from bias, discrimination, or conflicts of interest during the publication process.

4. Technical Requirements

• Manuscripts must be written in clear and standard Indonesian or English;
• Word count: 5,000 to 8,000 words (including abstract, tables, and references);
• Font: Cambria, 11 pt; spacing: 1.0; margins: 2.5 cm on all sides;
• Manuscript structure: Title, Abstract (in both English and Indonesian), Keywords, Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References;
• Citation and referencing must follow the APA 7th Edition style;
• At least 80% of references should be from primary sources (journal articles) published within the last 10 years.

5. Online Submission System

JDIME has a fully web-based system for the submission and review of manuscripts. Submissions should be prepared in accordance with the Author Guidelines and uploaded via JDIME’s Online Submission System. Manuscripts may be returned to authors without scientific review if they:

• Do not meet all submission requirements;
• Are not properly formatted;
• Cannot be opened or downloaded reliably.

Submissions must represent the original and independent work of the authors. Each new manuscript is assessed by one or more editors to determine whether it fits the scope of JDIME. A manuscript may be rejected without peer review if:

• It lacks substantial relevance to mathematics education;
• It focuses mainly on methodology development without educational application;
• The design, method, or data quality is fundamentally flawed;
• It exceeds the word limit or is poorly formatted;
• The writing is unclear or poorly structured.

6. Peer Review Process

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to a subject expert from our editorial board to oversee the review process. All papers undergo double-blind peer review. Authors can generally expect a decision or explanation of delay within one month. If a revision is invited, the corresponding author is expected to submit the revised version within two weeks. Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief based on feedback from the reviewers and associate editors.

7. Types of Editorial Decisions

• Decline: The manuscript is not suitable for publication and may not be resubmitted.
• Resubmit: The submission requires significant revision but shows potential. Authors may submit a new version as a new submission.
• Revision: The manuscript needs minor or moderate improvements. Authors should revise and resubmit within two weeks, including a point-by-point response to reviewer comments.
• Accept: The paper is accepted for publication subject to minor editorial changes to meet JDIME’s quality standards. Final acceptance is confirmed after checks by the editorial office.

8. Publication Fee

• JDIME does not charge any submission fee;
• Any publication fee (if applicable) will be clearly communicated after the manuscript is accepted.

9. Licensing and Open Access

• JDIME applies a full open-access policy. All articles are freely accessible upon publication;
• Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY).

For more information on ethics, withdrawal policy, and editorial flowchart, please visit the Publication Ethics page on JDIME’s official website.