Author Guidelines

The manuscript should be an original research paper that sufficiently contributes novelty to mathematics education. Authors are requested to submit their papers electronically by using the HEXAGON: Jurnal Ilmu dan Pendidikan Matematika online submission procedure. The Editors will ignore submissions that do not follow these procedures.

General Guidelines

All manuscripts must be submitted to the HEXAGON Editorial Office through the Online Submission system at the E-Journal portal: http://jurnal.ut.ac.id/index.php/hexagon_jipm. Authors are required to register as an Author and/or may also register as a Reviewer. If authors experience any problems with the online submission process, please contact the Editorial Office at jurnalhexagonfkip@gmail.com.

The manuscript should be prepared according to these author guidelines using the MS Word article template (download the MS Word article template here).

Review and Revision

Every submitted paper is independently reviewed by at least two peer reviewers. The decision for publication, revision, or rejection is based on their reports and recommendations. If two or more reviewers consider a manuscript unsuitable for publication in this journal, a statement explaining the basis for the decision will be sent to the authors within three months of the submission date.

Manuscripts returned to the authors for revision should be resubmitted to the editor without unnecessary delay. Revised manuscripts can be submitted through the Online Submission Interface (http://jurnal.ut.ac.id/index.php/hexagon_jipm). Revised manuscripts returned later than three months will be considered new submissions.

Pictures of Work

A graphical abstract is mandatory for this journal. It should summarize the contents of the article in a concise, pictorial form designed to capture the attention of a wide online readership. Authors must provide images that appropriately represent the work described in the article. All images should be clear, legible, high-resolution, and free from blurring. If an image contains handwritten material, the handwriting must be clearly readable.

Submission Flow

Authors should first register as an Author and/or Reviewer through the following address: https://jurnal.ut.ac.id/index.php/hexagon_jipm/user/register.

Authors should complete the registration form as thoroughly as possible, particularly all required fields marked with an asterisk. After completing the form, click the Register button to proceed. Once registered, the author will be directed to the online submission interface. Click New Submission to begin the submission process. The online submission consists of the following five steps:

  1. Step 1 – Starting the Submission: Select the appropriate section of the journal, such as Original Research Articles, Review Articles, or Short Communications. Authors must also review and confirm the submission checklist before proceeding.
  2. Step 2 – Uploading the Submission: Upload the manuscript file through the submission system by selecting the appropriate manuscript document and following the upload instructions provided by the system.
  3. Step 3 – Entering Submission Metadata: Enter complete metadata for all authors, including identification of the corresponding author. The manuscript title, abstract, and keywords must also be entered into the appropriate fields.
  4. Step 4 – Uploading Supplementary Files: Upload all required supplementary files, where applicable, such as a Covering/Submission Letter and a Signed Copyright Transfer Agreement Form.
  5. Step 5 – Confirming the Submission: Carefully review all uploaded files and submission information before completing the process. Once all information is correct, click the Finish Submission button. The corresponding author or principal contact will receive an acknowledgment by email and will be able to monitor the manuscript's progress through the editorial process by logging in to the journal website.

After completing the submission, the submitting author will receive a confirmation email. Authors can track the status of their manuscript at any time by logging in to the online submission system. The submission status includes information regarding the review and editorial process.

Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should be an original research paper that sufficiently contributes novelty to mathematics education. Authors are requested to prepare their manuscripts according to the following structure.

1. Title

The title should be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the paper. It must not exceed 14 words. The title should be typed in Arial 16-point font, bold, capitalized, and centered on the page. Authors may use English or Bahasa Indonesia, depending on the main language of the article.

2. Authors' Names and Institutions

List the full names of all authors without academic titles. Each author's name should be followed by the institutional affiliation (department, university, city, and country). One author must be designated as the corresponding author, indicated by an asterisk (*), and should provide a valid email address and a WhatsApp or phone number for editorial communication. The phone number will not be published.

Example:
Suci Nurhayati¹*, Second Author², Third Author³
¹,²,³ Department of Mathematics Education, Universitas Terbuka, Jakarta, Indonesia
*Corresponding Author: suci.nurhayati@ecampus.ut.ac.id

3. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract must be written in both English and Bahasa Indonesia, each consisting of 150–200 words. It should be self-contained, clear, and informative, enabling readers to understand the essence of the study without referring to the main text.

The abstract should briefly describe the purpose of the research, methods used, major findings, and main conclusions. Avoid citations, abbreviations, and mathematical formulas.

Provide 3–5 keywords or key phrases separated by commas. Keywords should represent the core ideas of the paper and facilitate indexing and retrieval.

4. Introduction

The Introduction provides the context and rationale of the research. It should describe the background, theoretical framework, research gap or state of the art, and novelty of the study. Authors should also clearly state the purpose or objectives of the research.

Relevant and up-to-date literature, preferably published within the last 10 years, should be reviewed to highlight the importance and contribution of the research. The Introduction must be written as a narrative without numbered subheadings.

5. Methods

The Methods section should clearly describe the research design, data sources, participants, materials, instruments, and data analysis techniques used in the study. The description must be sufficiently detailed to allow other researchers to replicate the work.

Authors should explain how the data were collected, what tools were used, and how validity and reliability were ensured. If necessary, diagrams or flowcharts may be included to illustrate the research procedures. The section must be written in paragraph form.

6. Results and Discussion

The Results section presents the major findings of the research in a clear and logical manner. Data may be presented using tables, charts, or figures. Avoid unnecessarily repeating numerical data in both the text and tables.

The Discussion interprets the meaning and significance of the findings by relating them to existing theories, models, and previous research. Authors should emphasize the contribution of their findings, highlight new insights, discuss limitations, and explain implications for educational practice or future research.

This section should be written analytically and narratively, focusing on cause-and-effect relationships and the consistency or contrast of the findings with prior studies.

7. Conclusion

The Conclusion should provide concise answers to the research objectives and summarize the main findings without merely repeating the results. It must emphasize the core contributions and implications of the study for mathematics education.

Authors may include recommendations or suggestions for future research or practical applications based on their findings. Conclusions must be presented in paragraph form, not as a bullet list.

8. Acknowledgement

If applicable, acknowledgements should be given to individuals, institutions, or organizations that have contributed to the completion of the research, such as funding agencies, research collaborators, or supporting organizations. If the study was funded by a grant, the grant number should be included.

9. References

All references cited in the manuscript must appear in the References section and follow the APA 7th Edition citation style. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero.

The reference list should include 15–25 primary and up-to-date sources, preferably journal articles published within the last 10 years. Each entry should include the DOI or URL, if available. References should be listed alphabetically by the last name of the first author.

Examples:

  • Bandura, A. (1997). Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. W. H. Freeman.
  • Nurhayati, S., & Taufina. (2023). Enhancing mathematical thinking through STEM puzzles. HEXAGON: Journal of Mathematics and Mathematics Education, 1(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.xxxxxx
  • Miles, M. B., Huberman, A. M., & Saldana, J. (2014). Qualitative data analysis: A methods sourcebook (3rd ed.). Sage Publications.