Author Guidelines

Journal of Contemporary Education and Innovation invites authors to submit original, high-quality research articles in the fields of education, pedagogy, and innovative practices. The journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge and promoting academic dialogue in contemporary educational research. Below are the guidelines for submitting articles to the journal:

1. Manuscript Submission

All manuscripts must be submitted online through the journal’s submission system. Authors should create an account and log in to submit their manuscript and follow the necessary steps to ensure proper submission.

2. Types of Submissions

Journal of Contemporary Education and Innovation accepts the following types of submissions:

  • • Research Articles: Original research that advances theory, practice, or policy in education.
  • • Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews on a specific topic related to education and innovation.
  • • Short Communications: Brief reports of important findings or theoretical discussions in education.
  • • Case Studies: In-depth analysis of specific educational settings or practices.

3. Manuscript Formatting

  • • File Type: Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
  • • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing.
  • • Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
  • • Page Numbers: Include in the header or footer.
  • • Headings: Use numbered headings (e.g., 1. Introduction).
  • • References: APA (7th Edition) referencing style.

4. Title and Abstract

  • • Title: Concise, informative, and reflect the content.
  • • Abstract: Maximum 250 words (aim, methodology, results, and conclusions).
  • • Keywords: 3 to 5 keywords.

5. Main Body of the Manuscript

  • • Introduction: Background, rationale, problem, and objectives.
  • • Literature Review: Context for the research.
  • • Methodology: Design, participants, data collection, and analysis.
  • • Results and Discussion: Findings analysis and relation to existing literature.
  • • Conclusion: Summary of key findings and future suggestions.
  • • Acknowledgments: Funding sources or non-author contributors.

6. Figures and Tables

  • • Embedded within text and numbered sequentially.
  • • Clear and descriptive captions required.
  • • Quality standards: 300 dpi or higher for images.

7. Ethical Considerations

  • • Adhere to ethical standards and obtain approval where necessary.
  • • Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.
  • • Manuscript must not be published or submitted elsewhere.

8. Plagiarism and Originality

  • • Strict policy on originality; no self-plagiarism.
  • • Subject to plagiarism detection tools.

9. Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors will receive feedback from the reviewers, and based on their recommendations, the manuscript may be accepted, revised, or rejected.