About the Journal

1. Objectives and Scope

PEMANTIK is a open-access, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Rafandha Press.

The primary objective of PEMANTIK is to advance research, practice, and innovation in mathematics education and pedagogy by publishing original empirical research and high-quality critical reviews. The scope of PEMANTIK includes, but is not limited to:

• Innovations in Mathematics Learning Models, Methods, and Instructional Strategies
• Development and Evaluation of Mathematics Learning Media and Educational Technology
• Ethnomathematics and Culturally Responsive Teaching in Mathematics
• Mathematical Thinking Skills (Critical, Creative, Reasoning, Problem Solving, and Literacy)
• Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Evaluation in Mathematics Education
• Teacher Professional Development and Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) in Mathematics

2. Authorship Criteria

PEMANTIK adheres to COPE Core Practices and ICMJE standards regarding authorship and contributorship. All listed authors must meet the following four criteria:

1. Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data.
2. Drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content.
3. Final approval of the version to be published.
4. Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to accuracy or integrity are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Inappropriate Authorship: Ghost, guest, or gift authorship is strictly prohibited. Individuals providing general support or funding should be recognized in the Acknowledgements section.

3. Manuscript Types

PEMANTIK accepts and considers the following types of manuscripts for peer review:

• Original Research Articles: Comprehensive reports of original empirical research in mathematics learning (typically 4,000–8,000 words).
• Systematic Literature Reviews (SLR): Critical, structured syntheses of contemporary research trends and theoretical frameworks in mathematics education.
• Short Communications / Case Studies: Concise studies reporting novel instructional practices, innovative learning tools, or pilot intervention outcomes.

4. Publication Schedule

PEMANTIK is published biannually (2 issues per year):

• Issue 1: Scheduled publication period (e.g., June)
• Issue 2: Scheduled publication period (e.g., December)

The journal strictly maintains its scheduled publication frequency and does not allow backdated publication or inserting articles into previously published issues.

5. Electronic Archiving Policy

To ensure permanent access and long-term digital preservation of all published content, PEMANTIK utilizes digital archiving networks:

• PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)
• LOCKSS & CLOCKSS Archiving Systems
• National Archival Repositories: Garuda (Garba Rujukan Digital) and Indonesian ISSN Registry.

6. Copyright Policy

Authors publishing in PEMANTIK agree to the following copyright terms:

• Authors retain full copyright of their work without restrictions.
• Authors grant PEMANTIK a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the Version of Record.
• Authors are permitted to self-archive all versions of their manuscript in institutional or personal repositories.

7. Licensing Policy

All articles in PEMANTIK are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

This license allows anyone to copy, redistribute, remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercially, provided proper credit is given to the original authors and PEMANTIK.

8. Plagiarism Policy

PEMANTIK maintains zero tolerance for plagiarism, data fabrication, and text recycling.

• All submitted manuscripts are screened using similarity check tools (Turnitin / iThenticate) before peer review.
• The maximum allowable similarity threshold is below 20%, excluding references and standard mathematical formulas.
• Submissions exceeding the threshold will be rejected or returned to authors for major revision.

9. Allegations of Research Misconduct

PEMANTIK takes all allegations of publication and research misconduct seriously, strictly following COPE Flowcharts.

Misconduct includes data fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, ethical clearance violations, undisclosed conflicts, and peer review manipulation.

Confidential reports or allegations can be submitted to the Research Integrity Contact: editor.pemantik@rafandhapress.com. The editorial office investigates all credible reports impartially.

10. Conflict of Interest Policy

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could bias their work.

• Authors: Must declare all funding sources and competing interests in the manuscript. If none exist, state: "The authors declare no conflict of interest."
• Reviewers: Must decline invitations if a conflict of interest exists with the authors or institution.
• Editors: Must recuse themselves from handling submissions where a conflict exists. An independent handling editor will manage the review.

11. Post-Publication Discussion

PEMANTIK encourages post-publication academic discourse. Readers may submit evidence-based comments or letters to the editor regarding published articles.

• Original authors will be invited to provide a formal response (Author's Reply).
• Both the comment and reply undergo editorial review and are published together to maintain scholarly record integrity.

12. Correction and Retraction Policy

PEMANTIK is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly literature in accordance with COPE Guidelines and Indonesian Accreditation Standards:

• Corrections (Erratum/Corrigendum): Issued for honest minor errors that do not alter the paper's main conclusions.
• Expressions of Concern: Published when serious but inconclusive evidence of misconduct is under investigation.
• Retractions: Issued in cases of invalid findings, severe plagiarism, fabrication, or ethical violations. Retracted papers remain online but are clearly watermarked as "RETRACTED" across all PDF and HTML formats.

13. Peer Review Process Policy

PEMANTIK uses a Double-Anonymous Peer Review (Double-Blind) process. Author and reviewer identities are hidden from each other throughout evaluation.

• Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two (2) independent peer reviewers with relevant subject expertise.
• Average review duration is 2 to 4 weeks per round.
• AI Policy in Peer Review: Reviewers are strictly forbidden from uploading confidential manuscripts to external generative AI tools. Final decisions are strictly made by human editors.
• PEMANTIK forbids instant "fast-track" acceptance guarantees (LoA without genuine review).

14. Open Access Policy

PEMANTIK provides immediate open access to its published content. All articles are freely available on the journal website without subscription fees or paywalls.

15. Ownership and Management Information

PEMANTIK is owned and published by Rafandha Press, a registered institutional publisher in Indonesia.

The publisher provides operational and technical support while respecting full editorial independence. The publisher does not influence editorial decisions.

16. Contact Information

Editorial Office:

PEMANTIK Journal Editorial Office
Rafandha Press Publisher
Email: pemantik@rafandhapress.com / editor.pemantik@rafandhapress.com
Website: https://journal.rafandhapress.com/pemantik

Research Integrity & Ethics Contact:
Email: ethics.pemantik@rafandhapress.com

17. Author Fees (Article Processing Charges)

In accordance with Kepdirjen 374/2026 guidelines, PEMANTIK transparently declares its fee policy:

• Article Submission Fee: 0.00 (IDR) / Free.
• Article Processing Charge (APC): 0.00 (IDR) / Free (Note: Adjust if any publishing fee applies).

Editorial assessment and peer review outcomes are completely independent of author fees.

18. Author Guidelines

Authors must format their manuscript in accordance with PEMANTIK guidelines before submission:

1. Manuscript Structure: Title, Authors & Affiliations, Abstract (150–250 words), Keywords (3–5 terms), Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
2. Reference Rules:
   • Minimum 15 references per paper.
   • At least >80% primary sources (journals, proceedings, theses).
   • At least >80% recent sources (published within the last 10 years).
   • Formatted in APA 7th Edition style using reference management software (Mendeley/Zotero).
3. AI Disclosure: Generative AI usage must be declared in the Methods or Acknowledgements section. AI tools cannot be listed as co-authors.
4. Article Template: Download the official article template from the journal sidebar.