Importance Announcement: UPDATED ARTICLE TEMPLATE FOR PPKn JOURNAL (2026)

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
UPDATED ARTICLE TEMPLATE FOR PPKn JOURNAL (2026)

To: All Authors and Academics,
To improve publication quality and accelerate the accreditation process toward SINTA 4, the Editorial Board of the Pendidikan Pancasila dan Kewarganegaraan Journal (PPKn Journal) officially launches the New Article Template – 2026 Edition.
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🔄 What Has Changed?
Starting February 1, 2026, all submitted manuscripts MUST use the new template with the following main requirements:
No Requirement Details
1 Single-Column Layout For better digital readability (mobile-friendly)
2 Standardized Introduction Structure Must include: Background, Theory, State of the Art, and Research Gap
3 Reference Requirements Minimum 15 references, 80% from scientific journals, APA 7th Edition citation style
4 Plagiarism Check Must attach Turnitin report with <20% similarity when submitting
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🎯 Why These Changes?
This template is designed to help authors write more structured manuscripts, minimize administrative revisions, and ensure article quality meets national standards.
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📥 Download New Template Here:
👉 [Download Template_Article_PPKn_Journal_2026.docx]
👉 [Download Quick Start Guide for Beginners]
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⏳ Transition Period:
Manuscripts submitted before January 2026 will still be processed under the old rules. However, we strongly recommend all authors to immediately adapt to the new template.
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📝 Additional Notes:
• For questions or technical assistance, please contact the editorial team via email: [editor@jurnalppkn.id]
• Template updates apply to all article types: research articles, conceptual papers, and literature reviews
• Authors are responsible for ensuring their manuscripts comply with the new template before submission
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🙏 Closing Message:
Let us work together to advance citizenship education as an academic community through quality publications!


Respectfully,
Editor in Chief
PPKn Journal
AP3KnI