Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Those wishing to submit their manuscript to IJEF should note the following points:

• Language: All articles, research papers, and book reviews must be written in English.
• Submission: All manuscripts should be sent to the Associate Editor electronically. Submissions can be in Microsoft Word (.doc), RTF, or equivalent open-source document file format.
• Abstract and Authors: Provide an abstract of 200-250 words. Include all authors' names in their correct order. A short biography (100 words) for each author is encouraged, including the name, rank, institution, institutional address, and email address.
• Formatting:
  • Use Arial 12-point font for the title in bold case (not all in capitals).
  • Use Arial 10-point font for the remainder of the article or research report.
  • Use single spacing throughout.
  • Do not indent the first line of paragraphs.
  • First-level headings should be in bold upper case; second-level headings should be in bold upper and lower case.
  • Avoid footnotes; use endnotes where necessary.
• Tables and Figures: Include tables, figures, and other diagrams within the main text, not at the end of the article or research report.
• Originality: Articles that have appeared in other journals or are under consideration for publication elsewhere should not be submitted to IJEF. Ensure your work does not contain material from other sources without appropriate acknowledgment. All submissions will be checked for originality using Turnitin software.
• Length:
  • Refereed research articles: 3,000 – 8,000 words.
  • Descriptive research reports: 10,000 – 45,000 words.
  • Descriptive articles and case studies: 2,500 – 5,000 words.
• Empirical Data: Articles and research reports describing students' academic achievement or the relationship between two or more educational variables should include empirical data.
• References: References should be in APA style (7th edition). They should only include materials cited within the manuscript and be listed in alphabetical order. Include the following:
  • For published articles or research reports: Author(s)' name(s), complete title of the cited work, title of the source, volume, issue, year of publication, and pages cited.
  • For books: Author(s)' name(s), complete title of the cited work, city of publication, and name of the publisher.

Note: The Chief Editor reserves the right to reject manuscripts that fail to meet the stipulated guidelines. Manuscript acceptance/rejection notifications will be sent 5-28 days after submission. Only electronic submissions should be made, emailed as an attachment to the given submission platform.