Submission Preparation Checklist

Authors are required to confirm that their manuscripts comply with all applicable requirements listed below before submitting them to PAUDIA: Jurnal Penelitian dalam Bidang Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini. Submissions that do not meet these requirements may be returned to the authors for correction or rejected during the initial editorial evaluation.

1. Originality and Exclusivity
   The manuscript reports original research, has not been previously published, and is not currently under consideration by another journal. Any related publications or overlapping submissions have been disclosed to the editor.

2. Relevance to the Journal's Focus and Scope

   The manuscript's research focus and variables must be relevant to PAUDIA's Focus and Scope. The journal covers research, studies, and analyses related to early childhood education, specifically: (1) children's physical-motor, social, emotional, cognitive, language, moral, and religious values development; (2) early childhood education curriculum development; (3) arts and creativity development; (4) early childhood care programs and parenting patterns; (5) early childhood education management; (6) early childhood learning assessment; (7) child development psychology; (8) children's rights and protection; (9) media, learning resources, information and communication technology for early childhood; and (10) innovation in early childhood education.

   Authors must ensure that the manuscript's research focus falls within at least one of these areas. Manuscripts whose research focus falls outside PAUDIA's Focus and Scope will not be considered for publication.

3. Eligible Manuscript Type
   The manuscript presents a research study using an appropriate and scientifically sound methodology. PAUDIA accepts various research approaches and designs, provided that the research focus aligns with the journal's Focus and Scope. Manuscripts primarily reporting community service activities (pengabdian kepada masyarakat) are not accepted.

4. Compliance with Author Guidelines and Article Template
   The manuscript follows PAUDIA's current Author Guidelines and official article template, including the required structure, formatting, citation style, and reference-list format.

5. File Format and Language
   The manuscript is prepared in Microsoft Word format and written in Indonesian or English using clear, standardized academic language.

6. Manuscript Structure
   The manuscript includes the required article components, such as the title, author information, abstract, keywords, introduction, research methodology, results and discussion, conclusion, and references, as applicable to the research design and the journal's guidelines.

7. Abstract and Keywords
   The manuscript includes the required Indonesian and English versions of the abstract and keywords, prepared in accordance with PAUDIA's Author Guidelines.

8. Author Information and Corresponding Author
   All authors' names and institutional affiliations are provided accurately in the submission metadata. The corresponding author is clearly identified, and all listed authors have approved the submitted manuscript.

9. Citations and References
   All in-text citations correspond to entries in the reference list, and all references are accurate and complete. DOI links or other reference URLs are provided where available. Citations and references follow PAUDIA's prescribed style.

10. Tables, Figures, and Other Materials
    All tables and figures are numbered, titled, cited in the manuscript, and placed appropriately within the text. Their content is legible and of sufficient quality for publication. Permission has been obtained for copyrighted materials where required.

11. Plagiarism and Similarity Check
    The manuscript has been checked for plagiarism and complies with PAUDIA's similarity threshold of no more than 20%. All sources, including ideas, data, and previously published materials, are appropriately acknowledged.

12. Research Ethics
    The research has been conducted in accordance with applicable ethical standards. Where required, ethical approval, informed consent, and permissions for the participation of children and the use of research data have been obtained.

13. Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence Use
    The authors have complied with PAUDIA's policy on the responsible use of artificial intelligence. Any AI use requiring disclosure is transparently reported in accordance with the journal's policy. AI-generated content has been critically reviewed and verified by the authors, who remain responsible for the manuscript's accuracy, originality, and integrity.

14. Funding and Conflicts of Interest
    Applicable funding sources and potential conflicts of interest are disclosed in accordance with PAUDIA's editorial policies.

15. Peer Review and Confidentiality
    The manuscript is prepared in accordance with PAUDIA's peer-review procedures. Where anonymous peer review applies, identifying information is provided only in the designated metadata fields or separate files, as instructed by the journal.

By submitting the manuscript, the authors confirm that the information provided is accurate and that the submission complies with PAUDIA's applicable editorial policies and publication requirements.