Sinta 3 Accredited

We are proud to announce that Pi: Mathematics Education Journal has been accredited by the National Journal Accreditation (ARJUNA) by Decree of Directorate General of Research and Development of Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Republic of Indonesia No. 10/C/C3/DT.05.00/2025 on March 21, 2025 with third grade (Sinta 3) since Volume 6 Issue 2 2023 to Volume 11 Issue 1 2028.

Important Announcement - New Article Template and Publication Policy

Dear authors, readers, and partners of Pi: Mathematics Education Journal,

We are pleased to inform you that starting from Volume 8 Issue 2 (October 2025), the following updates will take effect regarding our article publication policy:

1. New Article Template

All articles published from Volume 8 Issue 2 onwards are required to use the latest article template, which has been revised to meet international standards and updated citation style. The new template can be downloaded from our official journal website.

2. Language of Submission

All submitted and published articles must be written in English to support the internationalization of our journal.

3. Article Processing Charge (APC)

Beginning with manuscripts published in Volume 8 Issue 2 and subsequent volumes, Pi: Mathematics Education Journal will apply a publication fee as follows:

• IDR 700,000 (Seven Hundred Thousand Rupiah) for local authors, or
• If an article includes at least one co-author who is a foreign author (non-Indonesian institutions)—regardless of whether they are the corresponding author or not—it is eligible for a 20% discount on the total publication fee.

Special Discount: First authors from non-Indonesian institutions (foreign author) also serves as the corresponding author, the article is eligible for free publication (100% discount on APC).

4. The number of manuscript pages is between 9-12 pages. If more than 12 pages, an additional fee of 75,000/page will be charged.

These changes are part of our commitment to enhancing the quality, visibility, and sustainability of the journal in the global academic publishing landscape.

We thank you for your continued support and contributions. For further information and to download the new template, please visit our official website.

Sincerely,
Editor-in-Chief
Pi: Mathematics Education Journal

Call for Paper

Pi: Mathematis Education Journal welcomes the original research article for the Volume 8 Issue 2 of October 2025 Manuscripts submitted to this journal will be deemed as they have not been published and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Please follow this link for registration.

Journal History

1. On 2019, we have been accredited by the Directorate General of Higher Education Ministry of National Education and Culture Republic of Indonesia No. 14/E/KPT/2019 on May 10, 2019.
2. On 2019, we added 4 new editors to join with us. Now we work with 8 editors from various universities.
3. Since Volume 3 Issue 1 April 2020, we apply a publication charge of 400.000,00 IDR for each accepted paper to cover all costs.
4. On 2025, we has been accredited by the National Journal Accreditation (ARJUNA) by Decree of Directorate General of Research and Development of Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Republic of Indonesia No. 10/C/C3/DT.05.00/2025 on March 21, 2025 with third grade (Sinta 3) since Volume 6 Issue 2 2023 to Volume 11 Issue 1 2028.
5. All articles published from Volume 8 Issue 2 onwards are required to use the latest article template, which has been revised to meet international standards and updated citation style. The new template can be downloaded from our official journal website. All submitted and published articles must be written in English to support the internationalization of our journal.
6. Beginning with manuscripts published in Volume 8 Issue 2 and subsequent volumes, Pi: Mathematics Education Journal will apply a publication fee as follows:
• IDR 700,000 (Seven Hundred Thousand Rupiah) for local authors, or
• If an article includes at least one co-author who is a foreign author (non-Indonesian institutions)—regardless of whether they are the corresponding author or not—it is eligible for a 20% discount on the total publication fee.
7. Beginning with manuscripts published in Volume 8 Issue 2 and subsequent volumes, the number of manuscript pages is between 9-12 pages. If more than 12 pages, an additional fee of 75,000/page will be charged.

Journal Summary

Pi: Mathematics Educations Journal contains scientific papers in mathematics education. It might be a dissemination of a research result, a comprehensive scientific literature review, or a review of a scientific book. The article should never have been published and is not being published in other journals. Journal is published twice a year in October and April. Published by Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika Universitas PGRI Kanjuruhan Malang which is located at Jl. S.Supriyadi No.48 Malang 65148. Journal email address. ISSN 2597-5161 (print), ISSN 2597-6915 (online)

Aims and Scope

Pi: Mathematics Education Journal is issued as an academic journal and devoted to the publication of research papers in the field of mathematics education. Mathematics education should be interpreted to mean the whole field of human ideas and activities that could affect the teaching and learning of mathematics. We welcome authors for original research articles aims on Mathematics Education. Subjects suitable for publication include, but are not limited to the following fields:

1.  Learning mathematics
2.  Media development of mathematics
3.  Assesment and evaluation in mathematics
4.  Mathematics curriculum
5.  Thinking Process

Publication Ethics and Plagiarism Policy

Pi: Mathematics Education Journal is a campus-based, open access, peer-reviewed journal published by the Faculty of Science and Technology Universitas PGRI Kanjuruhan Malang that upholds the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The publication of an article in the Pi: Mathematics Education Journal reflects the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Each article is peer-reviewed. In its role as publisher, LPPM Universitas PGRI Kanjuruhan Malang takes full responsibility for overseeing all stages of publication and acknowledges its ethical and professional responsibilities. The publisher is strongly committed to ensuring that advertising, reprints, and other commercial charges have no impact or influence on editorial decisions.

Pi: Mathematics Education Journal refers to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Details of international guidelines and standards can be found on the COPE website. This section highlights the ethical behavior expected of all parties involved in the process of publishing any article in this journal (i.e., the authors, the editor-in-chief, the editorial board, the reviewers, and the publisher).

Papers submitted to Pi: Mathematics Education Journal will be screened for plagiarism using Turnitin plagiarism detection tool. Pi: Mathematics Education Journal will immediately reject papers leading to plagiarism or self-plagiarism. Please notice that the similarity score should be below 20%.

Generative AI Policy Statement

Pi: Mathematics Education Journal

This policy has been developed in response to the growing use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in academic research and scholarly communication. As these tools continue to evolve and influence research practices, Pi: Mathematics Education Journal seeks to provide clear guidance that promotes transparency, integrity, and responsible use among authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. The journal will regularly review and update this policy in line with emerging best practices.

1. Guidance for Authors

Use of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Tools in Manuscript Preparation

Pi: Mathematics Education Journal acknowledges the potential value of generative AI and AI-assisted tools (“AI Tools”) when used responsibly to support scholarly work. These tools may assist in synthesizing literature, generating preliminary ideas, structuring content, or improving language clarity.

However, AI Tools must never replace human scholarly judgment, critical analysis, or original intellectual contribution. Authors are expected to apply careful oversight to any AI-generated content and remain fully accountable for the integrity of their manuscripts.

Author Responsibilities

Authors bear full responsibility for:

1. Accuracy and Verification:
   Carefully evaluating all AI-generated material for factual accuracy, completeness, fairness, and reliability. References or citations produced by AI tools must be verified, as they may be inaccurate or fabricated.

2. Originality and Human Contribution:
   Ensuring that the manuscript authentically reflects the author’s own insights, interpretation, and scholarly work. AI-generated content must be revised and integrated thoughtfully rather than accepted verbatim.

3. Transparency:
   Disclosing the use of AI Tools in a dedicated statement upon submission. Authors must specify the name of the tool, its purpose, and the level of human oversight involved. Routine grammar or spelling checks do not require disclosure.

4. Privacy, Rights, and Compliance:
   Ensuring that AI Tools used do not compromise data privacy, confidentiality, intellectual property rights, or unpublished materials. Authors must review the terms of any tool to avoid granting unwanted rights to proprietary content or limiting future publication.

Responsible Use Requirements

• Inputs containing sensitive or personally identifiable information must not be submitted to AI systems unless the tool explicitly guarantees data protection.

• AI-generated images, illustrations, or visual representations of real individuals, copyrighted materials, or branded content must not be created or used.

• Authors must ensure that AI Tools do not claim rights to their inputs or outputs that could interfere with publication.

Authorship

AI Tools may not be listed as authors or co-authors. Authorship requires human accountability, the ability to approve the final manuscript, and responsibility for addressing concerns related to accuracy or integrity. Authors must ensure compliance with ethical publishing standards and confirm that all named authors meet authorship criteria.

Use of AI in Figures, Images, and Artwork

The journal does not permit the use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools to create, modify, or enhance figures, images, or diagrams in submitted manuscripts. Adjustments to brightness, contrast, or color are acceptable only if they do not obscure or alter the original information.

Exceptions apply only when the use of such tools is part of the research methodology (e.g., AI-supported data analysis or imaging processes). In such cases, authors must describe the methodological use in detail, including tool names, versions, and reproducibility conditions.

AI-generated artwork (e.g., graphical abstracts, cover art) is generally not permitted unless prior approval is obtained from the Editorial Team and all rights and attributions are clearly documented.

2. Guidance for Reviewers

Confidentiality and Use of AI Tools in Peer Review

Manuscripts submitted for review are strictly confidential. Reviewers must not upload any part of a manuscript—or their review report—to generative AI systems, as doing so may compromise confidentiality, copyright, proprietary information, or data privacy.

Reviewers must conduct assessments independently, using their own expertise. AI Tools must not be used to evaluate the scientific merit, originality, or educational contributions of a manuscript. The risk of generating inaccurate, biased, or incomplete assessments renders AI-assisted review inappropriate.

Reviewers remain fully responsible and accountable for the content and integrity of their peer review reports.

3. Guidance for Editors

Confidentiality and Editorial Decision-Making

Editors must treat all submitted material as confidential and must not upload manuscripts, decision letters, or internal correspondence to generative AI systems. AI Tools may not be used to evaluate the quality, contribution, or suitability of a manuscript, as editorial judgment requires human expertise.

Editors are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the review and decision-making process. If concerns arise regarding improper AI use by authors or reviewers, editors should notify the Editorial Board for further evaluation.

4. Journal Use of AI in the Publication Process

Pi: Mathematics Education Journal may use select AI-assisted technologies to support administrative or technical aspects of the publication workflow. These may include:

• Identifying appropriate reviewers

• Conducting technical checks for formatting and completeness

• Screening for plagiarism or research integrity issues

• Supporting copy editing and post-acceptance quality checks

All tools used by the journal comply with data privacy, confidentiality, and ethical standards, and operate under human oversight. Final editorial decisions are made by qualified human editors.

Pi: Mathematics Education Journal supports the responsible and transparent use of generative AI as a tool to enhance scholarly communication, while ensuring that human expertise, academic integrity, and ethical standards remain central to the research and publication process. This policy aims to foster trust among authors, reviewers, editors, and readers, and safeguard the quality of research in mathematics education.