Focus and Scope

Journal of Elementary, Middle and Higher Education Management, published by Master of Postgraduate Education Management, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara. Published articles are the results of research in the field of education management (primary, secondary, higher education). Includes themes :

• Educational Human Resources Management
• Curriculum Development and Learning 
• Learners and Student Affairs
• Educational Finance and Budgeting
• Educational Organizational Behavior
• Quality Assurance in Education
• Educational Evaluation and Supervision
• Educational Facilities and Infrastructure
• Marketing and Entrepreneurship in Education
• Educational Institution Relations and Society
• Management of Educational Institutions
• Education Technology and Information
• Strategic Management in Education

Section Policies

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Full Paper

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Publication Frequency

We invite you to submit your manuscript to Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar, Menengah Dan Tinggi (JMP-DMT). The manuscript is published in four times in a year (January, April, July and October). Manuscripts submission deadlines:

Vol. 6 No.1, 2025, submission deadline: 10 Desember

Vol. 6 No.2, 2025, submission deadline: 10 Maret

Vol. 6 No.3, 2025, submission deadline: 10 Juni

Vol. 6 No.4, 2025, submission deadline: 10 September

JMP-DMT receives scientific papers from both the result of research and theoretical study of Management and Education

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Publication Ethics

JMP-DMT is published 4 times in 1 year (January, April, July, and October) Authors have the responsibility to ensure that:

1. The article is an original work and does not involve fraud, fabrication, or plagiarism.
2. The article has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. If accepted by the JPM-DMT team for publication, it will not be submitted for publication in other journals.
3. The article does not contain defamatory or unlawful statements and does not contain material that infringes upon individual privacy, proprietary rights, or copyright laws.
4. Authors must include citations for the sources from which quotations were obtained.
5. The author has made significant contributions to this research including the conception and design of the article, data analysis, and article writing.
6. The author is responsible for the content of the published article.

Peer Review Process

Publication Frequency

JMP-DMT is published 4 times in 1 year (January, April, July, and October)

Vol. 6 No. 1, submission deadline: 10 January 2025

Vol. 6 No. 2, submission deadline: 10 April 2025

Vol. 6 No. 3, submission deadline: 10 July 2025

Vol. 6 No. 4, submission deadline: 10 October 2025

Manuscript must be published by the 29th

Author Guideline

Guidelines for Writing Articles in JMP-DMT (Online Journal):

1. Articles must be original scientific works that have never been published before and are not currently being submitted for publication elsewhere/in other media/journals.

2. Articles can be written in either Indonesian or English. Authors are expected to write their articles according to the specified format.

3. Articles should be written with a maximum of 15 pages, using Times New Roman font. You can submit your article through the JMP-DMT journal address at the following link: http://jurnal.umus.ac.id. Authors must log in first to submit their journal.

4. The systematic writing of the journal should contain an introduction consisting of the background of the problem and research objectives, theoretical review, methods used in problem-solving, results and discussion, conclusion, and references.

• The writing format must follow these specifications:
• Title: 12 pt.
• Author's name: 11 pt. Complete with position/institution and email of each author
• Keywords: 10 pt.
• Section, subsection, and reference titles: 12 pt and written in capital letters.
• Content text: 12 pt, justified alignment.
• Abstract: 10 pt, bold and justified alignment. (English and Indonesian)
• Figure captions: 10 pt, center.
• Table captions: 10 pt, center.
• References: 11 pt, justified alignment.
• Margins: Left: 20mm, right: 20mm, top: 20mm, bottom: 20mm.

5. Tables must be numbered, for example: Table 1. Categories. With table captions (number and title of the table) placed in the center position above the table.

6. Figures must be numbered, for example: Figure 1. Context Diagram. With figure captions (number and title of the figure) placed in the center position below the figure.

7. Mathematical formulas must be written clearly, accompanied by numbering and include an explanation of the intended formula.

8. Citation and reference writing should be written referring to the reference list written in the form of name and year in parentheses.

Example of citations: Arikunto (2005) or Hoy and Miskel (2014), or Suhendar, et al. (2003); Hoy, et al. (2015) if there are more than two authors.

Example of reference list:

Hidayat, M.A, & Sudarno, D. (2015). Penelitian Pendidikan. Bandung: Rosdakarya

Reeves, G, Herrington, J & Oliver, S. Authentic E-learning in Higher Education: Design principles for Authentic Learning Environments and Tasks. Journal of the Learning Sciences, Vol 1, No 2, 2003, Pp141-178

Open Educational Resources (OER). Unesco, 2000, http://www.unescoedu.org

9. Reference sources or citations included in the manuscript should be primary reference sources published in the last 10 years.

10. All manuscripts submitted for publication in JMP-DMT (Online Journal) will undergo an assessment process by Reviewers.

11. Authors will receive notification from the editorial board if their manuscript is rejected or accepted. Manuscript authors will be given the opportunity to revise their manuscript based on recommendations/suggestions from Reviewers.

Author Fees

Submission Guidelines

1. Online paper submited in the portal Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar, Menengah dan Tinggi, link:  https://jurnal.umsu.ac.id/index.php/JMP-DMT/user/register

2. Select Menu REGISTER on the homepage, author registering as a Writer (Checking role as Author) at the address: https://jurnal.umsu.ac.id/index.php/JMP-DMT/user/register

3. Once Writer login as Author, click on "New Submission". Stages submit an article consists of five stages, namely: (1). Start, (2). Upload Submission, (3). Enter Metadata, (4). Upload Supplementary Files, (5). confirmation

6. In the Enter Metadata, data enter all Writers and their affiliates, followed by the title and abstract, and indexing keywords.

7. Upload Supplementary Files in part, is allowed to upload files data to support or cover letter or another document.

8. On the Confirmation, please click "Finish Submission" if all the information is correct.

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:

1. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a CC-BY-SA that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
2. Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.
3. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Post-Publication Discussion Policy

Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar, Menengah, dan Tinggi (JMP-DMT): Journal of Elementary, Middle and Higher Education Management, published by Master of Postgraduate Education Management, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara. Published articles are the results of research in the field of education management (primary, secondary, higher education).
This policy is implemented in accordance with the journal's publication ethics principles and the relevant guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Opportunities for Post-Publication Discussion

Readers, researchers, authors, educators, and other interested parties are encouraged to submit scholarly comments, questions, critical analyses, or alternative perspectives concerning articles published in Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar, Menengah, dan Tinggi (JMP-DMT)

Submissions should be academically relevant, evidence-based, respectful, and directly related to the content, theoretical framework, research methodology, interpretation, findings, or implications of the published article.

Discussions may address issues related to guidance and counseling, counseling interventions, psychological assessment, educational psychology, student development, mental health in educational settings, and other topics within the journal's scope.

2. Submission and Editorial Review

Post-publication comments and discussions may be submitted to the editorial team through the journal's official email address, jmpdmt@umsu.ac.id.

Submissions should include the following information:

1. The title, author(s), publication year, and relevant publication details of the article being discussed.

2. A clear and concise explanation of the issue, question, or concern raised.

3. Supporting evidence, methodological arguments, data, or scholarly references, where appropriate.

4. The name and institutional affiliation of the contributor, together with relevant disclosures of potential conflicts of interest.

The editorial team will evaluate submissions based on academic relevance, factual accuracy, clarity, originality, supporting evidence, and compliance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

The editor may request revisions, consult independent experts, or invite the original author(s) to respond when necessary. The editorial assessment will be conducted fairly and impartially, taking into account the scholarly merit of the submission and its relevance to the published article.

3. Publication of Comments and Responses

The journal may publish accepted comments, critical discussions, and responses from the original author(s), including in the form of letters to the editor or other appropriate scholarly formats.

When a submission raises substantive concerns about research methods, data accuracy, interpretation of findings, conclusions, or ethical aspects of a published article, the editorial team may invite the original author(s) to provide a formal response.

Comments and responses will be evaluated according to the journal's editorial standards. Publication of a comment does not necessarily imply endorsement of the views expressed by the journal.

All published discussions must maintain professional academic standards. Personal attacks, defamatory statements, discriminatory language, unsupported allegations, and inappropriate disclosure of confidential information are not acceptable. Particular care will be taken to protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals involved in counseling, psychological assessment, and educational research.

The editorial team reserves the right to request revisions or reject submissions that do not meet the journal's academic, editorial, or ethical requirements.

4. Handling Concerns and Research Misconduct

Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar, Menengah, dan Tinggi (JMP-DMT) takes concerns about the integrity of published research seriously. Allegations involving fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, citation manipulation, or other substantial research irregularities will be assessed in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policy and relevant COPE guidance.

The editorial team will initially assess the nature, credibility, and relevance of the concern. Where appropriate, the corresponding author will be invited to provide an explanation and supporting information. Independent experts or the authors' affiliated institutions may be consulted when further investigation is necessary.

Depending on the findings and seriousness of the issue, the journal may take one or more of the following actions:

• Publish a clarification or a letter to the editor.

• Publish a correction to the article or its associated record.

• Issue an expression of concern while an investigation is ongoing.

• Retract the article when the evidence and circumstances warrant retraction.

Any editorial action will be taken in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies and applicable scholarly publishing standards. Corrections and retractions will be linked to the original article, where applicable, to maintain transparency and preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.

Where concerns involve research ethics, informed consent, confidentiality, or the protection of human participants, the editorial team may request relevant documentation or contact the appropriate institution, as necessary.

5. Fairness, Confidentiality, and Editorial Independence

All post-publication concerns will be handled fairly, objectively, and without inappropriate influence from personal relationships, institutional affiliations, professional competition, or other conflicts of interest.

The editorial team will provide relevant parties with a reasonable opportunity to clarify or respond to substantive concerns. Contributors and authors are expected to disclose any relevant conflicts of interest that could affect the assessment or interpretation of the issues raised.

Confidential information obtained during the review or investigation process will be handled responsibly and disclosed only when necessary for the fair resolution of the matter or as required by applicable ethical or legal obligations.

Editorial decisions will be based on academic merit, supporting evidence, research integrity, and the journal's established publication ethics principles.

6. Commitment to Academic Dialogue

Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar, Menengah, dan Tinggi (JMP-DMT) is committed to promoting an open, fair, transparent, and constructive academic environment. The journal welcomes responsible post-publication discussion that contributes to the development of guidance and counseling, educational research, counseling practice, psychological assessment, and student well-being.

Through this policy, the journal seeks to encourage critical evaluation of published research, provide opportunities for scholarly clarification and response, address potential errors or ethical concerns, and continuously improve the quality and reliability of the published scholarly record.

For post-publication comments, responses, or concerns regarding articles published in Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar, Menengah, dan Tinggi (JMP-DMT), please contact the editorial team at:

Email: jmpdmt@umsu.ac.id

Journal website: https://jurnal.umsu.ac.id/index.php/biblio

Authorship Criteria

Authorship Criteria

Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar, Menengah, dan Tinggi (JMP-DMT) recognizes authorship as an important academic responsibility that reflects substantial intellectual contributions to the preparation and publication of scholarly work. All individuals listed as authors must have made meaningful contributions to the manuscript and must be accountable for the integrity, accuracy, and originality of the published work.

The journal adopts the following authorship criteria:

1. Substantial Contribution: Each author must have made a substantial contribution to the conception or design of the study; the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data; or the development of the manuscript's theoretical framework and scholarly arguments.

2. Manuscript Preparation and Revision: Each author must have participated in drafting the manuscript or critically revising it for important intellectual content.

3. Final Approval: All authors must review and approve the final version of the manuscript before submission or publication.

4. Accountability: All authors must agree to be accountable for their respective contributions and cooperate in addressing questions concerning the accuracy, integrity, or ethical conduct of the research.

5. Corresponding Author: The corresponding author is responsible for communicating with the editorial office, coordinating communication among co-authors, ensuring that all authors have approved the submitted manuscript, and providing accurate information during the submission and publication process.

6. Order of Authors: The order of authors must be agreed upon by all authors before submission and should reflect their respective contributions in accordance with accepted academic practices.

7. Changes in Authorship: Any addition, removal, or rearrangement of authors after submission must be justified and approved in writing by all authors concerned, including any author being added or removed. Such changes are subject to the approval of the editorial team.

8. Prohibition of Improper Authorship: Gift authorship, guest authorship, ghost authorship, and other forms of misleading attribution are not permitted. Individuals who have not made a qualifying scholarly contribution must not be listed as authors. Contributions that do not meet the authorship criteria may be acknowledged appropriately with the individual's permission.

9. Use of Artificial Intelligence: Artificial intelligence tools cannot be listed as authors because they cannot assume responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of scholarly work. Authors who use AI tools in preparing their manuscripts must remain responsible for the content and disclose such use in accordance with the journal's AI policy.

10. Research and Publication Ethics: All authors must ensure that the manuscript is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration by another journal. Authors must also comply with applicable research ethics standards, properly acknowledge sources, disclose relevant conflicts of interest, and obtain necessary ethical approvals where applicable.

By submitting a manuscript to Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar, Menengah, dan Tinggi (JMP-DMT), the corresponding author confirms that all listed authors meet the journal's authorship criteria and have agreed to the submission and its contents.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Conflict of Interest Policy

Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar, Menengah, dan Tinggi (JMP-DMT) is committed to maintaining transparency, objectivity, and integrity throughout the editorial and peer-review processes. All authors, editors, and reviewers are required to disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that may influence, or appear to influence, their professional judgment in the preparation, evaluation, and publication of a manuscript.

Authors

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, personal, or institutional relationships that could influence the research, interpretation of findings, or preparation of the manuscript. Such conflicts may include employment, consultancy, financial support, personal relationships, institutional affiliations, or other interests relevant to the submitted work. If no conflict of interest exists, authors should include a statement such as: "The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this article."

Editors

Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest related to a submitted manuscript and must not participate in editorial decisions when such conflicts could compromise their impartiality. In these cases, the manuscript will be assigned to another qualified editor who can manage the editorial process objectively.

Reviewers

Reviewers must inform the editorial team of any actual or potential conflicts of interest before accepting or proceeding with a review. Conflicts may include personal relationships with the authors, institutional affiliations, professional competition, collaboration, or financial interests related to the manuscript. Reviewers who cannot provide an objective and impartial assessment must decline the review assignment.

Disclosure and Management

All disclosed conflicts of interest will be assessed by the editorial team and managed appropriately to protect the integrity and fairness of the publication process. Where necessary, the journal may request additional information, appoint an alternative editor or reviewer, or take other appropriate measures. Failure to disclose a relevant conflict of interest may result in editorial action in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar, Menengah, dan Tinggi (JMP-DMT) is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions are based on the scholarly quality, originality, relevance, and academic contribution of the manuscript, free from inappropriate influence arising from conflicts of interest.

Archiving

Electronic Archiving Policy

Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar, Menengah, dan Tinggi (JMP-DMT) is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation, security, and accessibility of its published scholarly content. The journal recognizes the importance of digital preservation in maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record and ensuring continued access to published articles.

To support long-term preservation and accessibility, the journal implements the following measures:

1. Digital Archiving: All published articles are stored electronically on the journal's official website and maintained within its Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.

2. LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe): This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. For more information, visit LOCKSS.

3. Digital Backup: The journal supports regular backups of published articles, journal metadata, and relevant website content to reduce the risk of data loss caused by technical failures or other unforeseen circumstances.

4. Long-Term Preservation: The journal supports digital preservation practices designed to maintain the availability and integrity of published scholarly content over time.

5. Open Access and Accessibility: Published articles are made available through the journal's website in accordance with its open-access policy, allowing readers to access scholarly content without unnecessary barriers.

6. Persistent Access: The journal seeks to maintain stable access to published articles and their associated metadata. When technical or platform changes occur, reasonable efforts will be made to preserve access to previously published content.

7. Repository and Indexing Services: The journal supports the dissemination and preservation of its scholarly publications through appropriate academic repositories, indexing services, and other digital archiving platforms, where applicable.

Through this policy, Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar, Menengah, dan Tinggi (JMP-DMT) aims to safeguard its scholarly publications and support their continued availability to researchers, educators, students, and the wider academic community.