Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
- This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
- This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
- All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
- All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
- Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.
Original Research Articles
This section publishes original, empirical research articles that make a significant contribution to the field of psychology and education. Submissions should report novel findings from well-designed studies, including quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research. Manuscripts must include a clear statement of the research question, a detailed description of the methodology, rigorous data analysis, and a discussion of the theoretical and practical implications of the results. All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. The abstract should not exceed 250 words.
Review Articles
This section welcomes comprehensive, critical, and synthetic review articles, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and state-of-the-art reviews. These articles should synthesize existing literature, identify key gaps in knowledge, and propose new directions for future research. Manuscripts should be based on a thorough and transparent search strategy, and should provide a critical evaluation of the evidence. All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. The abstract should not exceed 300 words.
Educational Practice & Reform
This section is dedicated to research on educational practice, pedagogical innovation, and educational policy reform. We welcome submissions that address real-world challenges in education, evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning interventions, and propose evidence-based strategies for educational improvement. Manuscripts should have clear implications for practice and policy. All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. The abstract should not exceed 250 words.
Short Communications
This section publishes concise reports of significant, preliminary, or novel findings that do not require the extensive documentation of a full research article. Short communications should be focused and impactful, presenting new data, innovative methods, or important observations. Manuscripts should not exceed 3,000 words (including references and tables). All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. The abstract should not exceed 150 words.
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Authors retain copyright and grant the Journal of Psychology & Education right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
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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.
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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.
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