Author Guidelines

 

Submission Information

Author Guidelines

Please read and follow these comprehensive instructions carefully before submitting your educational research manuscript.

Mandatory Self-Review

Before the article is published, authors are required to conduct a rigorous self-review. Make sure all indicators reflect the actual condition of the manuscript concerning educational contexts and methodologies.

Complete Self-Assessment Form
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General Requirements

  • Manuscripts must focus on relevant pedagogical issues, instructional strategies, curriculum development, or educational policies.
  • Written in fluent academic English using clear, concise language.
  • Original submissions only, not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Must strictly follow the journal template.
Articles failing these basic checks will be rejected without review (desk reject).
B

Publication Ethics & Integrity (COPE)

Adheres strictly to COPE. Studies involving human subjects must declare ethical clearance. Published twice a year (July & October, min 5 articles).

1. Editor Responsibilities

  • Evaluate purely on academic merit.
  • Ensure fair and confidential review.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest.

2. Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Provide objective feedback.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Complete reviews within timeline.

3. Author Responsibilities

  • Ensure originality (Turnitin enforced).
  • Provide accurate data & citations.
  • Revise thoughtfully based on critiques.

4. Publisher Responsibilities

  • Handle ethical misconduct transparently.
  • Issue retractions when necessary.
C

Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts must follow the standard IMRAD format:

1. Introduction 2. Method 3. Results & Discussion 4. Conclusion
Critical Formatting Rule: Separate sections for "Literature Review" or "Theoretical Framework" are NOT allowed. Blend theories naturally into the Introduction and Discussion.
D

Title

Must be engaging, concise, and accurately reflect pedagogical findings or novelty (max 15 words). Avoid explicitly stating study location unless it is the core focus.

Avoid Generic Titles:
  • "Effect of Problem-Based Learning..."
  • "Relationship between Motivation and..."
  • "Analysis of Student Textbooks..."
Preferred Examples:
  • "Fostering Critical Thinking through PBL in Digital Classrooms"
  • "Intrinsic Motivation as a Predictor of Mathematical Resilience"
E

Authors & Affiliations

  • Write all names without academic titles (Prof., Dr., etc.).
  • Affiliations must be exhaustive: Department, Faculty, University, Country.
  • Do not include phone numbers.
  • Use numeric superscripts (¹,²,³) if affiliations differ.
  • Indicate corresponding author with an asterisk (*).
F

Abstract

English Only 150–250 Words Single Paragraph

Must Include:

  • Brief background & Objective.
  • Method (Design, participants, instruments).
  • Main findings & Conclusion.

Restrictions:

  • No citations allowed.
  • No detailed statistical discussions.
  • No undefined abbreviations.
G

Keywords

  • Provide exactly 3–5 keywords.
  • Must accurately represent core pedagogical variables or theories.
  • Avoid overly general terms (e.g., "Education", "Students"). Use specific terms (e.g., "Flipped Classroom", "Cognitive Load").
H

Introduction

Must logically flow through the following structure without subheadings:

  • Brief Context: Educational landscape (max 1 paragraph).
  • State of the Art: Synthesis of previous studies.
  • Research Gap: What has not been explored?
  • Novelty: How this study fills the gap.
  • Research Objectives: Clearly stated at the end.
Note: Avoid generic definitions. Avoid weak expressions like "this study attempts...".
I

Method

Must be clear and detailed enough to allow replication:

  • Design: Approach (Quant/Qual) and design (Action Research, Case Study, etc.).
  • Participants: Sample size, grade level, sampling technique.
  • Instruments: Tools used and proof of validity/reliability.
  • Analysis: Techniques used to process data.
J

Results and Discussion

Results

  • Present processed data (not raw scores).
  • Use tables/figures strategically.
  • Highlight key educational findings.

Discussion

  • Explain the pedagogical meaning of results.
  • Link findings robustly with theory.
  • Compare with previous studies.
K

Tables & Figures

  • Use Arabic numbering (Table 1, Figure 1).
  • Table titles placed above; figure captions placed below.
  • Must be referenced in text explicitly (e.g., "Table 1 shows..."). Do not use "below" or "following".
  • Tables must NOT contain vertical lines and cannot be inserted as images.
L

Equations

  • Must be numbered sequentially with parentheses on the right margin (1).
  • Use proper equation editors (MS Equation, MathType).
  • Explain every symbol in paragraph form.
M

Conclusion

  • Must directly answer research objectives.
  • Written in paragraph form (no bullets/numbers).
  • No repetition of discussion or restating objectives.
N

References

  • Style: APA 7th Edition format strictly.
  • Quantity: Minimum 15 robust references.
  • Quality: At least 80% from peer-reviewed journal articles.
  • Currency: Preferably published within the last 10 years.
O

Writing Style

  • Use formal, objective academic English.
  • Avoid bullet points and numbering within the main narrative text.
  • Each paragraph must be well-developed (minimum 3 sentences).
P

Submission & Review Process

Double-blind peer review by at least 2 independent reviewers. Editorial decisions include:

Accepted Minor Revision Major Revision Rejected
Q

Final Important Notes

To ensure a smooth editorial process:

  • Automatic Rejection: Manuscripts that ignore these guidelines, lack educational focus, or do not use the official template will be instantly rejected.
  • Final Verification: Ensure full compliance and use the Self-Assessment Form before submission.