Author Guidelines

The Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology (JPSP) is an international, peer-reviewed, and open-access journal that publishes high-quality, interdisciplinary research at the intersection of pedagogy, sociology, and psychology. This guide provides detailed instructions for manuscript preparation, submission, and compliance with ethical standards.

1. Types of Manuscripts

JPSP accepts the following types of manuscripts:

Original Research Articles: Empirical studies with strong theoretical grounding and robust methodology.

Theoretical and Conceptual Papers: Innovative frameworks or critical analyses of existing theories and concepts.

Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Comprehensive reviews synthesizing existing research findings.

Case Studies: Evidence-based examples of practical educational challenges and their solutions.

2. Manuscript Preparation

JPSP follows a free format submission policy to make the submission process more efficient and accessible for authors. Authors are not required to strictly adhere to specific formatting rules at the initial submission stage. Instead, the primary focus should be on the clarity, quality, and completeness of the manuscript content.

Formatting Requirements

Manuscripts must be written in clear and concise English, and authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is thoroughly proofread for language accuracy.
Submissions should be prepared in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx), with single spacing and 1-inch (2,5 cm) margins on all sides.
A standard font, such as Times New Roman in size 12, should be used throughout the document.
All citations, references, and the overall presentation of the manuscript must adhere to the guidelines outlined in the APA 7th Edition.
Authors are required to provide references and citations in plain text format rather than relying on automated software-generated formats to ensure consistency and accuracy in the final publication.

Manuscript Structure

To ensure smooth processing during review, authors are encouraged to submit a clear and well-organized manuscript that includes:

Abstract

Structured abstract (200–250 words) including: Purpose, Methodology, Results, and Implications.
Provide 4–6 keywords for indexing purposes.

Main Text

Introduction: Define the problem, objectives, and theoretical background.
Methodology: Detailed explanation of participants, instruments, procedures, and analysis methods. Include ethical considerations.
Results: Clearly present findings with relevant tables, figures, or quotations.
Discussion: Interpret findings, link them to the literature, and discuss implications, limitations, and future directions.
Conclusion: Summarize the main findings and their theoretical/practical contributions.

References

Use APA 7th Edition for all citations and references.

Figures and Tables

Include figures as high-resolution images in TIFF, PNG, or JPEG formats.
Tables must be editable and included in the manuscript.

Supplementary Material

Include appendices or additional files where relevant.

A separate title page should be submitted in addition to the manuscript file.

Title page should include the manuscript title, author names, institutional affiliations, ORCID IDs, email addresses, contact information for the corresponding author, and acknowledgments including the following declarations or other required information. Title page should also include a statement confirming the manuscript’s originality and that it is not under consideration elsewhere and a brief explanation of the manuscript’s relevance to JPSP’s scope.

3. Declarations

All submissions must include the following declarations at the end of the manuscript (before the references):

Funding: Declare all funding sources or state "No funding was received for this study."
Conflicts of Interest: Disclose any potential conflicts or state "The authors declare no conflict of interest."
Ethical Approval: For studies involving human participants, confirm approval from an institutional ethics board and include an informed consent statement.
AI Usage Disclosure: State if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation. Example:
"This manuscript was prepared with the assistance of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly) for language refinement. All intellectual contributions are the responsibility of the authors."