JOURNAL GUIDELINES INDEX THOMSON REUTERS & SCOPUS
By Budiman, Ph.D, Psy
Format of Quantitative Research Articles (Maximum 6000 words)
A. (Quantitative Research a single variable)
Abstract maximum (125 words)
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Introduction (Background & Problem statement = 197 words)
Literatur review (the title of journal example: parenting style in Malay)
1. Definition
2. Dimension….
3. Conceptual framework
Research methods
1. Participant (Sample of Research)
2. Research instruments
3. Analysis Method (SPSS (regression analysis, different test & product
moment))
Results and Discussion
1. Results
2. Discussion
Conclusion (outline, limitations & Recommendation)
References (APA style)
Ex: Aguinis, H. (2014). Performance Management. Harlow: Pearson Education
Limited. (book)
B. (Quantitative Research two or more variables)
Abstract (maximum of 125 words)
I. Introduction (Background & Problem statement = 197– 450 words)
II. Literatur review (Tittle of journal example: The Effects of Learning
Methods (IV) with Learning Achievement (DV))
1. Dependent Variable (DV)
a. Definition
b. Dimension….
2. Independent Variable (IV)
a. Definition
b. Dimension
3. Independent Variable (IV) and Dependent Variable (DV)
4. Conceptual framework
5. Research hypothesis
III. Research methods
1. Participant (Sample of Research)
2. Research instruments
3. Analysis Method (SEM (AMOS, LISREL, PLS), Rosch Model & SPSS)
IV. Results and Discussion
1. Results
2. Discussion
V. Conclusion (outline, limitations & Recommendation)
References (APA style)
Ex: Aguinis, H. (2014). Performance Management. Harlow: Pearson Education
Limited. (book)
Format of Qualitative Research Articles (Maximum 6000 words)
Abstract (Maximum 125 Words)
I. Introduction (including Purpose of paper)
II. Literature Review (with conceptual/theoretical framework)
III. Methods
a. Design
b. Setting and sampling strategy
c. Data-collection techniques
d. Analysis (NVivo, Atlas ti 7.0, HyperRESEARCH 2.8, Max QDA and others)
IV. Results Discussion (including interpretation or implications of results)
V. Conclusion
References
Notes :
In academic contexts, the characteristics of a high-quality literature review
are:
1) Breadth of resources in the discipline and related disciplines
2) Depth of the literature review that includes historical and theoretical works
and quality of sources • Currency as shown through recent scholarly
citations
3) Relevancy as demonstrated through a cohesive argument
4) Rigor and consistency in appraising and reporting others’ work
5) Clarity and brevity in writing Critical analysis of sources cited
6) Synthesis of related material into clusters and themes (Hart, 2009 ; Jalongo
& Heider, 2014 ; Tunon & Brydges, 2006 )
Types of Literature Reviews there are several distinctive types of reviews:
1) Integrative reviews seek to synthesize and critique a diverse body of
professional knowledge.
2) Systematic reviews deliberately narrow the scope of a review to yield an
evidence-based decision.
3) Meta-analytics reviews set criteria for inclusion and conduct a quantitative
analysis of data from previously published research to arrive at patterns
4) Qualitative reviews supply one person’s narrative interpretation of a diverse
body of literature to promote further reflection and accept multiple
perspectives (Jalongo & Heider, 2014 )
Description/purpose
Title
Component
Would readers understand the nature of the research study and determine if they wish to read it
from the title?
Abstract
Would readers know what the study was about from a brief description of the study?
Would readers understand the study from a summary that ranges between
200
and
300 words?
Would
readers
identify the relevance in the study based on the key words that are used for
indexing purposes and on-line searches of databases?
Introduction
Do the brief descriptions of previous related studies support the current research?
Does the theoretical framework justify the need for the current research study?
Methodology
Does the introduction conclude with the hypotheses or research questions and the purpose of
the study?
Does it include a description of everything that is needed to replicate the study?
Results
Does it explain and justify the methodology that was used?
Does it describe procedures, materials, measures, analyses, and subjects that are used (including
ethics and consent)?
Does it describe and justify the sample size calculation?
Does it describe and justify the statistics used to analyze the data?
Do they describe all findings (including significant, negative, and non- significant results)?
Discussion
References
Philosophy
Mode of
thought
Do they complement the description of the outcomes with appropriate tables, graphs, and
figures?
Does it emphasize the major findings and compares them with findings from previous related
studies?
Does it discuss any limitations of the study?
Does it provide recommendations for future research and practice?
Do they provide complete references that were cited in the text?
Do they use the current edition of the APA manual to cite references in text and to list them in
the references’ section?
Qualitative
Aligned with phenomenology;
regards individual variation as
the focal point of research
Quantitative
Aligned with logical positivism (the scientific method);
seeks to delineate procedures that other researchers
can replicate
Depends on
inductive/metaphorical
thinking; regards all research
as interpretive
Depends on deductive/linear thinking; relies upon the
data to “speak for themselves”
Approach
Researche
r’s stance
Perspective
on findings
Analysis
Claims to truth
Contributions
Emphasizes depth over
breadth (e.g., case study, indepth interviews, etc.)
Seeks to engage in dialogue
with others or even to function as
an advocate for
underrepresented
Invites
multiple perspectives
or oppressed
and
groups varying interpretations
expects
of study findings
Favors breadth over depth (e.g., surveys, large scale
assessments, etc.)
Uses writing skills and the
narrative mode to synthesize
observational data and
artifacts
Bases
claims to truth on the
verisimilitude of data that
have been gathered from
different sources to reinforce
Illuminates
credibility thinking by shedding
light on the particular in great
detail
Uses statistical formulas and computation to
analyze numerical data
Seeks to speak with the voice of authority and remain
at a distance from the subjects
Asserts own interpretation as the most reasonable or
accurate, given the control exercised over the
variables
Bases claims to truth on the scientific method and
mathematical precision
Informs through carefully controlled procedures
designed to justify the generalizations from a sample
to a larger population
Format of Library Research Articles (Maximum 6000 words)
Abstract (Maximum 350 Words)
I.
Introduction (2 - 3 paragraphs)
1. Story, quote, question and something of interest
2. Statement of Problem (why…?)
3. History of problem
II.
Body Section one (4 - 6 paragraphs)
1. Extent of problem (What Happened & why should we be concerned)
2. Who is effected/ how are they affected (example, stories and facts)
III. Body Section two (3 – 4paragraphs)
1. Cause/Effect
2. Repercussions of the problem
IV. Body Section Three (1 -3 paragraphs) (Possible solutions)
VI. Conclusion (Relate back to intro & clincher)
Other Format
I.
Introduction
The introduction should have some of the following elements, depending on the
type of paper:
1. Start with an attention grabber: a short story, example, statistic, or historical
context that introduces the paper topic
2. Give an overview of any issues involved with the subject
3. Define of any key terminology need to understand the topic
4. Quote or paraphrase sources revealing the controversial nature of the subject
(argumentative papers only)
5. Highlight background information on the topic needed to understand the
direction of the paper
6. Write an antithesis paragraph, presenting the primary opposing views
(argumentative paper only)
II. Body
1. Clearly present the main points of the paper as listed in the thesis
2. Give strong examples, details, and explanations to support each main points
3. If an argumentative paper, address any counterarguments and refute those
arguments
4. If a research paper, use strong evidence from sources—paraphrases,
summaries, and quotations that support the main points
III. Conclusion
1. Restate your thesis from the introduction in different words
2. Briefly summarize each main point found in the body of the paper (avoid
going over 2 sentences for each point).
3. Give a statement of the consequences of not embracing the position
(argumentative paper only)
4. 3. End with a strong clincher statement: an appropriate, meaningful final
sentence that ties the whole point of the paper together (may refer back to
the attention grabber)