Jurnal SiRad: Pelita Wawasan is a peer-reviewed open-access journal published by Yayasan Nurul Musthafa, located at: Jl. Marsda Surya Darma, Kenali Asam Bawah, Kota Baru, Kota Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia
The name SiRad represents "Pelita Wawasan," symbolizing a guiding light of knowledge that illuminates academic discourse and societal transformation. This journal is dedicated to exploring breakthroughs, innovations, and dynamic transformations in the fields of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences, particularly in the context of modernization and digitalization.
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.
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.
Author Guidelines
General Information
SiRad: Pelita Wawasan accepts research articles in the fields of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Submitted manuscripts must be original and unpublished and should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. All manuscripts will undergo a peer review process by at least one reviewer, though in certain cases, additional reviewers may be involved to ensure academic quality and originality.
Manuscript Formatting
File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx), using the provided journal template (mandatory).
Font: Goudy Old Style, size 11 pt, line spacing multiple (1.15).
Manuscript Length: 4,500 - 8,000 words, including abstract, references, and bodynotes.
Language: Manuscripts may be written in Bahasa Indonesia or English. Authors must maintain consistency in spelling (British or American English).
Transliteration: Arabic terms or quotations should follow the Library of Congress transliteration guidelines.
Manuscript Structure
Submitted manuscripts should follow this structure:
Title
Concise, informative, and no longer than 15 words.
Written in Title Case (capitalize each word except conjunctions).
Author(s) and Affiliation
Full names of the authors (without academic titles).
Institutional affiliation and email of the corresponding author.
Abstract and Keywords
Abstract should be no more than 250 words, written as a single paragraph.
Must include background, research objectives, methods, results, and conclusion.
Keywords: A maximum of 5 keywords representing the article’s core topics.
Introduction
Background and significance of the research.
Research questions and objectives.
Literature review and the study’s contribution to the field.
Research Methodology
Clear description of research design, population and sample, data collection techniques, and analytical methods.
For qualitative research, include research approaches, interview or observation techniques, and data validation methods.
For quantitative research, specify statistical techniques and software used.
Results and Discussion
Presentation of research findings, supported by tables, figures, or graphs where necessary.
Critical analysis linking results to previous studies and theoretical perspectives.
Conclusion and Recommendations
Summary of key findings.
Academic or practical implications of the research.
Suggestions for future research.
References
Must follow APA (7th Edition) referencing style.
Authors are encouraged to use reference management tools such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote.
At least 60% of references must be from scholarly journals published within the last five years.
Citation and Reference Style
The journal follows in-text citation (APA 7th style):
If the author's name is mentioned in the text:
According to Smith (2020), digitalization in education is evolving rapidly.
If the author’s name is not mentioned in the text:
Digitalization in education is evolving rapidly (Smith, 2020).
For two authors:
Character education influences student behavior (Johnson & Davis, 2018).
For three or more authors:
Social media affects communication patterns in society (Anderson et al., 2019).
For direct quotations:
“Technology-driven education has a significant impact” (Smith, 2020, p. 45).
Submission and Review Process
Manuscripts must be submitted via the Open Journal System (OJS) at [insert submission link].
All manuscripts will be subject to peer review by at least one reviewer, though some manuscripts may be evaluated by multiple reviewers if necessary.
The review process is expected to take approximately 4–6 weeks, depending on the complexity of revisions required.
Authors will receive feedback and may be asked to revise their manuscripts accordingly.
The final decision on manuscript acceptance rests with the journal’s editorial board.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
The journal does not charge publication fees (free of charge) for authors.
However, in certain cases, if a manuscript requires substantial revisions involving professional assistance (such as language editing or document reformatting), an additional service fee may apply.
Copyright and Licensing
The journal applies the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.
Authors retain copyright, but the journal holds distribution rights.
Copyright Notice
Copyright Policy
Authors retain the copyright of their work and grant Jurnal SiRad: Pelita Wawasan the right of first publication.
By submitting a manuscript, authors agree that their article may be freely distributed and shared under the journal’s licensing terms.
The journal holds the right to edit, format, and distribute the accepted articles for publication purposes while ensuring that the original meaning and intent of the authors are preserved.
License and Open Access Policy
Jurnal SiRad: Pelita Wawasan is an open-access journal, meaning all published articles are freely accessible to the public without subscription fees or paywalls.
The journal applies a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This means:
Anyone can copy, redistribute, remix, transform, and build upon the work for any purpose, including commercial use.
Proper attribution must be given to the original author(s) and source.
No additional restrictions can be applied beyond the license terms.
The full details of the license can be found at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.
Author Responsibilities
Authors must confirm that their submission is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under review in another journal.
Any third-party copyrighted material used in the manuscript (e.g., images, tables, figures) must be properly cited and, if necessary, have explicit permission for use under the CC BY license.
Authors are responsible for the content of their articles, including ensuring accuracy, proper citations, and compliance with ethical research guidelines.
Publisher Rights and Ethical Compliance
The journal reserves the right to withdraw or retract articles in cases of ethical violations, such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate publication.
If an article is retracted, a statement explaining the reason for retraction will be published.
Licensing for Published Articles
After publication, articles will be made available in multiple formats (PDF, HTML) for ease of access.
The journal encourages authors to share their work on institutional repositories, personal websites, or academic networks, provided that proper attribution is given.