Authors Guidelines

The International Journal For Research In Educational Studies publishes original research articles, review papers, and scholarly studies that contribute to the development of theory, practice, and policy in the field of education. Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

Manuscript Submission

Authors must strictly prepare their manuscripts according to the official journal template.

The template defines the required structure, formatting style, font size, headings, and layout. It ensures consistency, readability, and adherence to international publishing standards.

Manuscripts that do not follow the journal template will be returned to the authors for correction or may be rejected without review.

Manuscript Formatting

  • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
  • The entire document should be written in Times New Roman, 12-point font.
  • The text should be properly aligned and formatted as per the template.
  • Authors must not alter margins, spacing, or font styles defined in the template.

Ttitle Page & Author Information

The first page of the manuscript must include:

  • A clear, concise, and informative title (centered, bold, 16 pt).
  • Full names of all authors (14 pt).
  • Institutional affiliations including department, organization, city, and country (12 pt).
  • Email address of the corresponding author.

Abstract

The manuscript must include an abstract written in a single paragraph. The abstract should be concise and not exceed 250 words.

It should clearly summarize:

  • The background or context of the study
  • The main objective
  • The methodology used
  • Key findings
  • The conclusion or significance of the study

The abstract must be written in Times New Roman, 12 pt, under the heading “ABSTRACT” (bold).

Keywords

Authors must provide 3 to 6 relevant keywords immediately after the abstract. Keywords should reflect the core subject of the research and help in indexing and discoverability.

References

All references must be formatted according to the APA citation style.

Each reference should include:

  • Author(s) name (surname followed by initials)
  • Year of publication (in parentheses)
  • Title of the article (sentence case)
  • Journal name (in italics and title case)
  • Volume number (italic), issue number (in brackets)
  • Page range or article number
  • DOI (if available)

The reference list must be arranged alphabetically.

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Plagiarism Policy

The International Journal For Research In Educational Studies follows ethical practices in publishing. Every manuscript is first reviewed by the editorial team to check whether it fits the journal and appears to be original. Submissions are also checked for similarity to previously published work. Authors must ensure that their work is their own and that all sources are properly cited. Manuscripts with high similarity may be rejected. If issues are discovered after publication, the journal may take action, including correction or withdrawal of the article. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work has not been published or submitted elsewhere.