Author Guidelines

Physics Education Research Journal (PERJ) is published twice a year. Articles published in this journal are the results of empirical research in the field of physics education, including physics education theory, physics learning, assessment and evaluation in physics, media for physics learning, physics curriculum, and learning methods that integrate the unity of science with local wisdom, enriched by religious and cultural principles. Articles on applied physics are also welcome, including topics such as electronics and instrumentation physics, materials science, theoretical and computational physics, earth sciences, biophysics and medical physics, electromagnetism and optics, and nuclear and particle physics.

Editors invite experts, practitioners, and enthusiasts in physics education to submit research articles to this journal. Articles must be original, research-based, unpublished, and not under review for possible publication in other journals. All submitted papers are subject to review by the editors, editorial board, and double-blind reviewers. Submissions that violate the journal's formatting or length guidelines will be rejected without review.

Online Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts must be submitted online via the Physics Education Research Journal portal at https://journal.walisongo.ac.id/index.php/perj/index.

Steps for Submission:

  1. Create an account through the "Register" menu or via this link: http://journal.walisongo.ac.id/index.php/perj/user/register. Ensure you select "Author" in the "Register As" column.
  2. Log in using your newly created account.
  3. Click "New Submission."
  4. Step 1: Start – Complete the submission checklist and click "Save and Continue."
  5. Step 2: Upload Submission – Click "Choose File" to upload your manuscript in .doc/.docx format, then click "Upload." After the file is uploaded, click "Save and Continue."
  6. Step 3: Enter Metadata – Provide complete details, including author information, title, abstract, and references. Click "Save and Continue" to proceed.
  7. Step 4: Upload Supplementary Files – Upload supplementary files if any, then click "Save and Continue."
  8. Step 5: Confirmation – Click "Finish Submission."
  9. Monitor the submission status on the journal portal and be prepared to revise the article based on feedback from editors/reviewers until the publication process is complete.

General Instructions

  1. Manuscripts must be original and free of plagiarism.
  2. By submitting, authors transfer the copyright to the Physics Education Research Journal (PERJ).
  3. Manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism using Turnitin.
  4. Manuscripts must not have been published or submitted to other publishers (journals, proceedings, conferences, etc.).
  5. Articles should be research-based in physics or physics education.
  6. Articles must follow the scientific journal format, adhering to the APA 7th Edition style guide. Use Mendeley or similar reference management software for citations and bibliography.
  7. Manuscripts should be typed in Garamond, 11 pt, with 1.0 spacing, in A4 format (21 x 29.7 cm).
  8. Articles may be written in Indonesian or English. English articles should primarily use past tense.
  9. Two reviewers will review articles in a double-blind review process.
  10. Manuscripts must be submitted online at http://journal.walisongo.ac.id/index.php/perj/index.
  11. Articles should follow the template, available for download at https://journal.walisongo.ac.id/index.php/perj/pages/view/Template.
  12. Non-compliant articles will be rejected.

Particular Instructions

  1. Articles must report empirical research in physics or physics education.
  2. As part of the double-blind review process, authors should omit their names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses from the manuscript. Such information should only be provided during registration on the OJS platform. Include an active mobile number for communication purposes.
  3. Articles should include the following sections:
    • Title: Should be concise, clear, and attractive (maximum 20 words). Titles should be in bold and capitalized for the first letter of each word, except prepositions and conjunctions.
    • Abstract: Written in English and Indonesian, containing a concise summary of the research in one paragraph (maximum 300 words). It should address the research topic, objectives, methods, and findings.
    • Keywords: Minimum of three, arranged alphabetically, derived from the research variables, subject characteristics, or referenced theories.
    • Introduction: Includes the research background, objectives, benefits, and literature review, concluding with hypotheses (maximum 30% of the article).
    • Method: Describes research variables, subjects, instruments, methods, and data analysis techniques (maximum 15%).
    • Results and Discussion: Presents data analysis, descriptive statistics, assumption tests, and hypothesis testing, along with critical analysis and links to relevant recent literature (30–40%).
    • Conclusion: Concise answers to research objectives based on the results and discussion (approximately one page).
    • Bibliography: References should be listed alphabetically and chronologically. Sources should be published within the last 10 years, focusing on primary sources like books, reports, dissertations, or articles in scientific journals.

Example References

  • Dissertation: Kaltakçı, D. (2012). Development and Application of a Four-Tier Test to Assess Pre-Service Physics Teachers’ Misconceptions About Geometrical Optics (Doctoral Dissertation, Middle East Technical University).
  • Journal Article: Oliver, M., McConney, A., & Woods-McConney, A. (2021). The efficacy of inquiry-based instruction in science: A comparative analysis of six countries using PISA 2015. Research in Science Education, 51(3), 595–616. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11165-019-09901-0
  • Seminar Proceeding: Rusilowati, A. (2018). Asesmen Literasi Sains: Analisis Karakteristik Instrumen dan Kemampuan Siswa Menggunakan Teori Tes Modern Rasch Model. Proceedings of the 3rd National Physics Seminar, University of Riau, September, 2–15. https://snf.fmipa.unri.ac.id
  • Book: Suparno, P. (2013). Miskonsepsi dan Perubahan Konsep dalam Pendidikan Fisika. Grasindo.