Author Guidelines

Journal of Engineering and Technology Education (JETE) publishes research articles in the field of engineering and technology education, including Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), engineering pedagogy, curriculum development, technology integration in education, and student competency development. The journal welcomes contributions from lecturers, teachers, researchers, practitioners, and professionals in relevant fields.

The published articles must be original manuscripts that have never been published, either nationally or internationally. Articles must be written in English. Manuscripts should be submitted through the Open Journal System (OJS) available on the JETE journal website. The entire submission, review, and publication process is conducted through the OJS system. Notifications regarding the manuscript process will be sent via the author’s registered email.

 

Instructions for Authors

  1. Articles submitted to JETE must be original manuscripts in the field of engineering and technology education and must not have been published or be under consideration for publication in other journals or proceedings.
  2. The abstract must be written in English with a maximum of 250 words, containing background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
  3. Keywords consist of 3–5 words or phrases that reflect the core concepts of the article.
  4. The manuscript must be free from plagiarism, with a maximum similarity index of 20% (excluding references).
  5. Articles must be typed in English using Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx format), with the following specifications:
    • Font: Times New Roman
    • Size: 11 pt
    • Line spacing: 1.5
    • Paper size: A4
    • Length: 5,000–8,000 words (approximately 10–15 pages)
  6. Tables, graphs, and diagrams must be clearly presented and not in JPG format. Images must have high resolution for readability.
  7. Manuscripts must follow the JETE template and formatting style provided by the journal.
  8. All manuscripts will be reviewed through a double-blind peer review process by at least two reviewers in relevant fields. Authors will be given the opportunity to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers’ and editors’ comments. Final decisions (accepted, revised, or rejected) will be communicated via OJS and email.
  9. References must be written using reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote and follow the APA 7th Edition style.
    • Minimum 20 references
    • At least 80% from international journals
    • Published within the last 10 years

 

Systematic of the Article

1. Title

The title should be concise, specific, and informative, reflecting the main topic of the study. It should consist of 12–20 words, written in Title Case, and centered. Use Times New Roman, 12 pt, bold.

 2. Author(s)

The author’s name(s) must be written without academic titles, followed by affiliation (institution name, address, country) and email address of the corresponding author.
The author names are placed below the title using Times New Roman 11 pt bold. Affiliations use numbering format (superscript).

 3. Abstract

The abstract must be written in English, consisting of a single paragraph with a maximum of 250 words, including:

  • Background
  • Objective
  • Method
  • Results
  • Conclusion

 4. Keywords

Keywords consist of 3–5 words or phrases, written clearly and reflecting the content of the article.

 5. Introduction

The introduction contains:

  • Background of the problem
  • Research context
  • Literature review (state of the art)
  • Research gap and novelty
  • Research objectives

The introduction should be written in integrated paragraphs (not bullet points).

 6. Literature Review (if applicable)

This section explains relevant theories, previous studies, and conceptual frameworks that support the research.

 7. Methodology

This section describes:

  • Research design
  • Participants/sample
  • Time and place of the study
  • Data collection techniques
  • Research instruments
  • Data analysis methods

 8. Results and Discussion

This section presents:

  • Research findings clearly and systematically
  • Tables, graphs, or figures (if necessary)
  • Interpretation and analysis of results
  • Comparison with previous studies
  • Implications for engineering and technology education

Tables and figures must be properly labeled and not in JPG format.

 9. Conclusion

The conclusion contains:

  • Summary of findings
  • Answers to research questions
  • Contributions to the field
  • Recommendations or implications

The conclusion must be written in paragraph form.

 10. Acknowledgments (Optional)

Acknowledgment of funding sources or institutional support.

 11. References

The reference list must follow the APA 7th Edition format and include all cited sources in the manuscript.

At least 80% of references must be primary sources, such as international journal articles published within the last 10 years.

 

Examples of Reference Format (APA 7th Edition)

1. Book

Abizar, H. (2017). Buku master lesson study. Diva Press.

Billett, S. (2011). Vocational education: Purposes, traditions and prospects. Springer.

 2. Journal Article

Abizar, H., Fawaid, M., Nurhaji, S., & Pambudi, A. R. (2020). Effectiveness of CNC practice learning using simulation. Taman Vokasi, 8(1), 36–45. https://doi.org/xxxx

 3. Conference Proceeding

Azhar, M., Mustapa, S., Ibrahim, M., & Yusoff, A. (2015). Engaging vocational students through blended learning. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 204, 127–135. https://doi.org/xxxx