Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Jambura  Journal Civic Education (jacedu, E-ISSN 2798-4818 and P-ISSN 2808-2249) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Civic Education Study Program, Faculty Social Sciences, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo. Jacedu provides open access to the principle that research published in this journal is freely available to the public to support the exchange of knowledge globally. Jacedu published two issue articles per year namely Mei and November. Jacedu provides a place for academics, researchers, and practitioners to publish social sciences articles. Each text sent to the JACEDU editor is reviewed by peer review. Starting from Vol. 1 No. 1 (July, 2021), all manuscripts sent to the Jacedu editor are accepted in Bahasa Indonesia or English. The scope of the articles listed in this journal relates to various topics, including:

1. Pancasila Education
Pancasila education refers to the educational framework in Indonesia that emphasizes the principles of Pancasila, which are the foundational philosophical and ethical principles of the Indonesian state. "Pancasila" itself means "Five Principles" in Sanskrit, and they are:
  1. Belief in the one and only God (Ketuhanan Yang Maha Esa): This principle emphasizes the belief in a higher power. In Indonesia, which is a diverse country with various religious beliefs, this principle promotes tolerance and respect for different religions.
  2. Just and civilized humanity (Kemanusiaan yang adil dan beradab): This principle highlights the value of justice, equality, and human dignity. It promotes the idea that all human beings are equal regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or social status.
  3. The unity of Indonesia (Persatuan Indonesia): This principle underscores the importance of national unity and integrity. It emphasizes the idea that despite Indonesia's diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, all citizens are part of a unified nation.
  4. Democracy guided by the inner wisdom in the unanimity arising out of deliberations amongst representatives (Kerakyatan yang dipimpin oleh hikmat kebijaksanaan dalam permusyawaratan/perwakilan): This principle advocates for democracy as the basis of governance, where decisions are made through deliberations and consensus among representatives. It also stresses the importance of wise and just leadership.
 
2. Civic Education
Civic education, also known as citizenship education or civics, is a form of education that aims to prepare individuals to be informed, engaged, and responsible citizens in their communities, nations, and the world. It encompasses a broad range of knowledge, skills, and values related to government, politics, law, economics, history, and social issues.
 
3. Character Building
Character building, also known as character education or moral education, refers to the intentional process of instilling positive values, attitudes, and behaviors in individuals to help them develop into morally responsible and socially conscious members of society. The goal of character building is to nurture traits such as integrity, empathy, respect, responsibility, honesty, perseverance, and compassion.
 
4. Socio-Cultural
Socio-cultural" refers to the intersection of social and cultural factors within a society or community. It involves the study and understanding of how social and cultural elements influence and shape each other, as well as how they impact individuals, groups, institutions, and societies as a whole.
 
5. Politic
Politics encompasses the processes, activities, and dynamics through which individuals and groups compete for power, make decisions, and influence the allocation of resources within a society or across nations. It involves the negotiation, contestation, and compromise of interests, values, and preferences among diverse stakeholders. Politics is central to the functioning of democratic systems, where citizens participate in electoral processes, engage in political discourse, and hold government officials accountable for their actions.
 
6. Law
Law refers to a system of rules, regulations, and principles that are established by governmental authorities and enforced by institutions such as courts, law enforcement agencies, and legal professionals. Laws govern behavior, relationships, and interactions among individuals and organizations within a society, providing a framework for resolving disputes, protecting rights, and promoting order and justice. Legal systems vary across jurisdictions and may be based on common law, civil law, religious law, or a combination of legal traditions.
 
7. Government
overnment refers to the system or institution responsible for administering and governing a community, society, or nation. It is the central authority that exercises political authority, enforces laws, provides public services, and manages collective affairs on behalf of the population. Governments perform a wide range of functions and responsibilities, which can vary depending on the form of government and the political system in place.

 

Section Policies

Articles

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Peer Review Process

Jambura Journal Civic Education (JACEDU) publishes articles following Jacedu guidelines and templates. A pre-review of the manuscript was conducted by an editorial team to review the suitability of the text with the focus and scope and style of the journal and jacedu writing guidelines. All manuscripts sent will go through a double-blind review process. Manuscripts will be sent to a minimum of two reviewers based on their field of specialization. Reviewers provide script assessments that include originality, scientific contributions, and presentation clarity. Based on the comments and suggestions from the editorial board reviewer made a decision on the reviewer's comments and suggestions. Jacedu has four types of decisions including accepted, accepted by minor revisions, accepted by major revisions, and rejected. Plagiarism examination is performed using Turnitin and Plagiarism Checker X software. 

 

Publication Frequency

The journal published two times in a year namely Mey and november. Each edition contains 10 articles.

 

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

 

Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...