Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Journal of Education and Teaching Learning (MJPJETL)

Write in clear academic English. Follow IMRAD, complete the self-assessment, and meet every checklist item before you submit — incomplete manuscripts are desk-rejected.

  • E-ISSN 2986-3015
  • P-ISSN 2986-3791
  • Open access · CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
  • Double-blind peer review
  • Issues: July & October
  • Ethics: COPE

Open self-assessment instrument

Submission readiness checklist

  • Manuscript written in clear, concise academic English
  • Original work — not published or under review elsewhere
  • Follows the journal template and these guidelines
  • Author names without titles; complete affiliations; corresponding author marked (*)
  • Self-assessment spreadsheet completed accurately

Manuscript at a glance

Structure

IMRAD only: Introduction, Method, Results & Discussion, Conclusion. No separate Literature Review / Theoretical Framework sections.

Abstract

150–250 words, single paragraph: background, objective, method, main findings, conclusion. No citations.

Keywords

3–5 specific keywords that represent the core content.

References

Minimum 15 sources; ≥80% journal articles; preferably last 10 years; consistent citation style.

Tables & figures

Arabic numbering; titles above tables / captions below figures; referenced in text (not “above/below”).

Style

Formal academic English; developed paragraphs (≥3 sentences); avoid bullets in the main text body.

Guide by manuscript section

Title

Reflect main findings or novelty. Avoid generic forms (“Effect of…”, “Relationship between…”, “Analysis of…”) and study locations unless they are a key finding.

Authors & affiliations

No academic titles. Affiliation = Department, Faculty, University, Country. No phone numbers. Use superscripts only when affiliations differ. Mark the corresponding author with (*).

Abstract & keywords

English abstract 150–250 words covering background, objective, method, findings, and conclusion — no citations or extended discussion. Provide 3–5 precise keywords.

Introduction

Order: brief background (max 1 paragraph) → state of the art → research gap → novelty → objectives. Avoid generic definitions and weak phrasing such as “this study attempts…”.

Method

Describe design, data collection, and analysis in enough detail for replication.

Results & Discussion

Results: processed data, clear tables/figures, key findings. Discussion: interpret results, link to theory, compare with prior studies. Integrate theory here — do not create a separate theoretical section.

Tables, figures & equations

Tables: no vertical lines; not images. Figures: sharp. Equations numbered sequentially with symbols explained in prose.

Conclusion

Answer the research objectives directly in paragraph form. Do not repeat the discussion or restate objectives.

References

≥15 references; ≥80% journal articles; prefer last 10 years; keep citation style consistent throughout.

Ethics & review process

Publication ethics (COPE)

  • Editors: merit-based evaluation, confidentiality, manage conflicts, final decisions.
  • Reviewers: objective feedback, confidentiality, declare conflicts, meet deadlines.
  • Authors: originality, accurate data, proper citation, no dual submission, disclose conflicts, revise thoughtfully.
  • Publisher: address misconduct; issue corrections/retractions when needed.

Double-blind peer review

  • At least two reviewers
  • Decisions: Accepted · Minor revision · Major revision · Rejected
  • Publication schedule: July and October (minimum 5 articles per issue)