Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Playground: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit original manuscripts in the field of Early Childhood Education (ECE), particularly within Islamic educational perspectives. Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English or Indonesian and must not have been previously published or be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

1. Scope of Manuscripts

The journal accepts articles related to early childhood education, including but not limited to: child development (cognitive, language, socio-emotional, moral, and motor), Islamic education, play-based learning, STEAM education, digital learning, artificial intelligence in education, character education, parenting and family engagement, child health and nutrition, inclusive education, educational policy, and contemporary issues such as Society 5.0 and digital literacy.

2. Manuscript Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be original, free from plagiarism, and not under review in other journals.
  • Articles can be written in English or Indonesian.
  • The manuscript should follow the journal template.
  • The length of the manuscript is approximately 5,000–7,000 words.
  • Use clear, concise, and academic language.

3. Structure of the Article

  • Title (concise and informative)
  • Author(s) name and affiliation
  • Abstract (150–250 words) and Keywords (3–5 words)
  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Results and Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References

4. Citation and References

Authors are required to use reference management tools such as Mendeley or Zotero. The citation style follows APA (latest edition). References should primarily consist of recent and relevant journal articles.

5. Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the online submission system (OJS).
  • Authors must register before submitting.
  • All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.

6. Publication Ethics

The journal upholds high standards of publication ethics. Authors must ensure the originality of their work, proper citation of sources, and avoidance of plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplication. Any violation will result in rejection or retraction of the article.

7. Publication Frequency

The journal is published twice a year (June and December).

8. Contact Information

For further information, please contact the editorial office of Playground: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education.