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Author Guidelines

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS

  1. SUBMISSION SYSTEM: THE THREE-FILE MODEL

To uphold the standards of a double-blind peer review, all submissions must consist of three separate Microsoft Word (.docx) files. Manuscripts failing to anonymize personal data or integrate the required structural elements will be returned to the author without review.

  • File 1: Title Page. This file must be kept separate to ensure anonymity during the review. It must contain:
    • The full article title (consistent with the manuscript).
    • Full names of all authors, their institutional affiliations (including department, university, city, and country), and ORCID iDs.
    • Contact details of the corresponding author.
    • CRediT Statement: Authors must provide a short paragraph detailing the individual contributions of each co-author using the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) standard. Roles include, but are not limited to: Conceptualization, Methodology, Formal Analysis, Investigation, Writing - Original Draft, Writing - Review & Editing, and Supervision.
    • Financial disclosures, funding sources, and acknowledgments.
  • File 2: Anonymous Manuscript. The complete text of the article (Title, Abstract, Keywords, IMRAD Body, and References). To maintain the blind review process:
    • No author-identifying information, institutional names, or emails should appear.
    • References to the authors' own previous works must be anonymized (e.g., replace "In our previous study (Harutyunyan, 2023)" with "In a previous study (Anonymized, 2023)").
    • Check document properties to remove any personal metadata.
    • For Russian-language articles: The English translation of the title, abstract, and keywords must be additionally included at the end of the manuscript body, strictly before the references.
  • File 3: Cover Letter. A formal declaration addressed to the Editor-in-Chief confirming that:
    • The study is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
    • All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
    • The study complies with the journal's Ethical Guidelines.

 

  1. GENERAL FORMATTING (APA 7th EDITION)
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.
  • Full-length articles should be between 4,000 and 5,000 words, including references, tables, and figure captions.
  • Line Spacing: Single-spaced throughout (including references, tables, and block quotes).
  • Margins: 2.54 cm (1 inch) on all sides.
  • Alignment: Justify.
  • Indentation: The first line of every paragraph must be indented by 1.27 cm (0.5 inch).
  • Headings: Follow the hierarchical levels of APA 7:
    • Level 1: Centered, Bold, Title Case Heading
    • Level 2: Flush Left, Bold, Title Case Heading
    • Level 3: Flush Left, Bold Italic, Title Case Heading

 

  1. DETAILED MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE (IMRAD)

Full Title of the Manuscript (Max. 15 words, bold, centered, Title Case)

Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract: A single, non-indented paragraph (200–250 words). It must explicitly cover: Problem/Objective, Methodology (design, sample), Key Findings, and Originality/Contribution.

Keywords: 5–7 terms for indexing, separated by semicolons.

Introduction: The Research Rationale

This section must provide a compelling argument for the study. It includes:

  • Background and Context: Briefly define the research area.
  • Problem Statement: Identify the specific problem addressed by the research.
  • Literature Review: A critical synthesis of at least 15 high-impact scientific sources (primarily Scopus/WoS indexed).
  • Research Gap: Clearly articulate what is missing in existing knowledge.
  • Hypotheses/Research Questions: Formulate specific, testable hypotheses or clear research questions based on the gap.
  • Objectives: State the primary goal of the current study.

Methods: Transparency and Reproducibility

  • Research Design: Specify the approach (e.g., experimental, correlational, qualitative).
  • Participants/Sampling: Detail the population, sampling technique, and sample size (including power analysis if applicable).
  • Instruments: Describe data collection tools, providing evidence of their Validity and Reliability (e.g., Cronbach’s alpha).
  • Procedures: A step-by-step account of the data collection process.
  • Ethical Considerations: State the approving ethics committee and the informed consent process.

Results: Data Presentation

  • Present findings objectively without interpretation.
  • Use inferential statistics (e.g., p-values, effect sizes, confidence intervals) where appropriate.
  • Follow APA 7 rules for statistical reporting: italicize symbols (e.g., p, t, F, M, SD).

Discussion: Interpretation and Significance

  • Evaluation of Hypotheses: State whether the results support the hypotheses.
  • Comparison: Relate the findings to the 15+ sources cited in the Introduction.
  • Implications: Discuss the theoretical (contribution to pedagogy) and practical (policy/classroom) impact.
  • Limitations: Critically assess the study’s weaknesses (e.g., sample size, bias).
  • Future Directions: Suggest specific avenues for subsequent research.

Conclusion

  • A brief summary of the study’s main contribution to the 21st-century educational landscape.

Additional Requirement for Russian-Language Submissions

For manuscripts submitted in the Russian language, an English translation of the article's title, abstract, and keywords must be inserted immediately after the main text (Conclusion) and before the reference list.

  1. TABLES AND FIGURES (APA 7th EDITION)

Visuals must be professional, clear, and essential.

  • Tables: No vertical lines. Only horizontal lines at the top, bottom, and under headers.
    • Table 1 (Bold, above table)
    • Title of the Table (Italics, Title Case, below table number)
  • Figures: High resolution (300 dpi).
    • Figure 1 (Bold, above figure)
    • Title of the Figure (Italics, Title Case, below figure number)

 

  1. CITATIONS AND REFERENCES (APA 7th EDITION)

Strict adherence to the APA 7th Edition style is a mandatory condition for publication. Authors must ensure that every in-text citation corresponds to an entry in the reference list and vice versa. Accuracy in names, dates, and digital identifiers is the sole responsibility of the authors.

5.1. In-Text Citations

The journal utilizes the author-date citation system.

  • One Author: (Harutyunyan, 2023) or Harutyunyan (2023) argued that....
  • Two Authors: Use an ampersand (&) in parenthetical citations and the word "and" in narrative citations.
    • Example: (Datnow & Park, 2019) or Datnow and Park (2019) explored....
  • Three or More Authors: Use the first author’s name followed by "et al." from the first citation.
    • Example: (Harris et al., 2018) or Harris et al. (2018) stated....
  • Direct Quotations: You must include the author, year, and specific page number.
    • Example: "The future of humanity is in the hands of teachers" (Harutyunyan, 2023, p. 16).

5.2. Reference List General Rules

  • Hanging Indent: All lines after the first line of each entry must be indented 1.27 cm (0.5 in).
  • Order: Entries must be listed in alphabetical order by the surname of the first author.
  • Double Spacing: The entire reference list must be double-spaced.
  • DOIs and URLs: Mandatory for all sources available online. Present DOIs as active HTTPS links (e.g., https://doi.org/...). Do not include "DOI:" as a prefix and do not place a period at the end of the link.

5.3. Reference Examples (Based on APA 7th Edition Standards)

  1. Periodicals (Journal Articles)
  • Journal Article with DOI: Harutyunyan, N. (2023). The strategic role of the "Teacher leadership" Master's educational program in the framework of the "Education for all" global movement. Education in the 21st Century, 9(1), 16–24. https://doi.org/10.46991/educ-21st-century.v5.11.016.
  • Journal Article without DOI: Harris, A., & Jones, M. (2018). Leading for equity: A moral imperative. School Leadership and Management, 38(3), 239–241.
  1. Books and Book Chapters
  • Whole Authored Book: Datnow, A., & Park, V. (2019). Professional collaboration with purpose: Teacher learning for equity and excellence in public education. Routledge.
  • Chapter in an Edited Book: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of chapter. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. xx–xx). Publisher.
  1. Online and Internet Sources
  1. Legal and Regulatory Materials
  1. Conference Materials and Declarations
  • World Declaration: World Conference on Education for All. (1990, March 5–9). World declaration on education for all and framework for action to meet basic learning needs. Jomtien, Thailand.
  • Forum Report: World Education Forum. (2000, April 26–28). Education for all: Meeting our collective commitments. Dakar, Senegal.

In accordance with the APA 7 Manual, please ensure that the "Discussion" section of your manuscript compares its findings with the minimum of 15 high-impact sources cited in the literature review to satisfy the journal's rigorous scientific requirements.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items. Submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines will be returned to authors without review.

  • Originality: The manuscript is completely original, has not been published previously, and is not currently under consideration by any other journal.
  • Three-File Model: The submission strictly follows the required three-file structure: 1) Title Page, 2) Anonymous Manuscript, and 3) Cover Letter, all submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
  • Double-Blind Anonymization: The "Anonymous Manuscript" file has been thoroughly checked to remove all author-identifying information, institutional names, and document metadata to guarantee a double-blind peer review.
  • Formatting: The text rigorously adheres to APA 7th Edition formatting: Times New Roman, 12 pt., single-spaced, with figures and tables (without vertical lines) placed appropriately within the text.
  • Scientific Rigor: The manuscript follows the IMRAD structure, and the literature review contains a critical synthesis of at least 15 high-impact scientific sources (primarily Scopus/WoS indexed).
  • References & DOIs: Every in-text citation corresponds to an entry in the reference list, and active DOIs (formatted as https://doi.org/...) are provided for all online sources without using "DOI:" as a prefix.
  • Ethical & AI Compliance: The study complies with the journal's Ethical Guidelines, and if any Generative AI tools were used during research or writing, they have been explicitly disclosed in the manuscript and not listed as an author.

 

Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice and Licensing Agreement

By submitting a manuscript to Education in the 21st Century, authors explicitly agree to the following legally binding terms:

  1. Copyright Retention: In accordance with COPE Core Practices, authors retain full and unconditional copyright and all publishing rights without any restrictions.

  2. Publishing Rights: Authors grant the journal a non-exclusive right to publish the article and identify itself as the original publisher.

  3. Open Access Licensing: All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original authors and the journal are properly cited.

  4. Author Warranties: Authors guarantee that the manuscript is entirely original, does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party, and is not currently under consideration by another publisher.

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