Author Guidelines

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Key formatting requirements at a glance.

Author Guidelines

The following guidelines for prospective authors apply:

1. 1Manuscripts include research outcomes (field or library research) and book reviews encouraging critical and innovative theoretical debates.
2. 2The manuscript is original work of the author, has never been published, and is not under review elsewhere.
3. 3The manuscript topic must align with the focus and scope of IJED.
4. 4The author must ensure the manuscript is free of any form of plagiarism.
5. 5Manuscripts must be written in English. Research articles follow the structure: title, author name, abstract + keywords, introduction, literature review, methods, discussion/analysis, conclusion, and references.
6. 6The title cannot exceed 16 words. Type it left-aligned in lowercase at 14pt.
7. 7Author names are written without academic degrees, followed by institutional affiliation, placed below the title.
8. 8The abstract (150–250 words) should summarise the purpose, approach, and main findings.
9. 9Keywords should avoid general or plural terms; no more than six words or phrases.
10. 10Manuscript typed in MS-Word, 5,500–8,500 words in Cambria 12pt with 1.5 spacing; 1,000–1,500 words for book reviews.
11. 11Tables and figures must have clear titles, numbers, sources, and be typed in single spacing.
12. 12Citation and reference format must follow APA style.
13. 13The bibliography must include at least 15 different sources.
14. 14Submit through the journal website by creating a user account as an author.
15. 15Manuscripts must follow the provided template.

Guidelines for Book Reviews

1. 1

   Include at the beginning: Author, Title, Place, Publisher, Date, number of pages, ISBN.

   E.g., Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. Sixth edition. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996. 308 pp. ISBN: 0-226-81627-3.
2. 2Begin with a brief overall description of the book.
3. 3Consider strengths/weaknesses, author's style, whether aims are met, typographical errors, target audience, and purchase recommendation.
4. 4Average review: ~1,500 words. Include reviewer name, affiliation, and email at the end.
5. 5Preferred format: MS-Word.