Author Guidelines

Manuscript Preparation

  1. Use the official EDUKAR IMRaD Template.
  2. Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format only.
  3. Recommended manuscript length: 4,000–6,000 words excluding references.
  4. Ensure grammatical accuracy, clarity, coherence, and academic tone.
  5. After passing the initial editorial screening, authors will be asked to remove all identifying author information from the manuscript to ensure compliance with the double-blind peer review process. This includes names, affiliations, acknowledgments, self-identifying statements, and document metadata that may reveal author identity.

Required Manuscript Sections

  1. Introduction
  2. Methodology
  3. Results and Discussion
  4. Conclusion and Recommendations
  5. References

Abstract

Write a concise abstract of approximately 150–250 words that briefly presents:

  • the objective of the study,
  • methodology,
  • major findings,
  • conclusion, and
  • implications or recommendations.

Avoid citations, undefined abbreviations, excessive background discussion, and unsupported claims.

Keywords

Provide 4–6 keywords separated by semicolons.

Example:
Teacher efficacy; inclusive pedagogy; educational psychology; student motivation

Introduction

The Introduction should:

  • present the major variables or concepts of the study,
  • synthesize recent and relevant literature,
  • establish the significance of the problem,
  • identify the research gap, and
  • state the purpose and contribution of the study.

Avoid excessive background discussion and unsupported claims.

Methodology

Include the following subsections when applicable:

  • Research Design
  • Participants or Sampling
  • Data Collection
  • Data Analysis
  • Reflexivity (for qualitative studies only)
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Limitations and Rigor

Clearly explain the methods, instruments, procedures, and ethical safeguards used in the study.

Results and Discussion

Present findings logically according to the research objectives or questions.

For Quantitative Studies

  • Present descriptive and inferential statistics clearly.
  • Report exact statistical values when appropriate.
  • Interpret findings instead of merely repeating numerical data.

For Qualitative Studies

  • Organize findings into themes or categories.
  • Support themes using concise participant excerpts when applicable.
  • Demonstrate analytical interpretation rather than simple description.
  • Integrate relevant literature to compare, support, extend, or contrast findings.Avoid: redundancy, unsupported claims, and excessive repetition of tables or figures in narrative form.

Tables and Figures

  • Place tables and figures immediately after first mention in the text.
  • Use sequential numbering (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1).
  • Provide concise and self-explanatory titles or captions.
  • Ensure all tables and figures are readable and properly labeled.

Conclusion and Recommendations

The Conclusion should:

  • summarize the major findings,
  • address the research objectives, and
  • explain the significance and contribution of the study.

The Recommendations should:

  • provide practical and evidence-based suggestions, and
  • identify implications for practice, policy, or future research.

Do not introduce new information.

References

Use APA 7th Edition consistently. Ensure that: all in-text citations appear in the reference list, references are accurate and complete, and sources are recent, relevant, and scholarly. Authors are encouraged to prioritize references indexed in Web of Science (WoS), Scopus, and DOAJ. Avoid predatory or unverifiable sources.

Double-Blind Peer Review Policy

EDUKAR follows a double-blind peer review process. After passing editorial screening, authors are required to remove:

  • names,
  • affiliations,
  • acknowledgments,
  • self-identifying statements, and
  • metadata that may reveal identity.

Failure to anonymize manuscripts may delay the review process.

Editorial and Publication Timeline

Process

Estimated Duration

Initial Editorial Screening

2–3 working days

Double-Blind Peer Review

3–4 weeks

Author Revision

1–2 weeks

Final Acceptance Decision

2–3 working days

Copyediting and Layout

2–3 working days

Online Publication

Within 72 hours after final proof approval from all authors

Estimated total processing time: approximately 4–6 weeks depending on manuscript quality and response timelines.

Publication Fee

No submission fee is charged. An Article Processing Charge (APC) is required only after manuscript acceptance. The APC covers: DOI registration, editorial processing, professional formatting, digital archiving, online publication, and indexing support. Authors are advised to check the APC policy of the specific journal before submission.

Free Editorial Screening

Authors may request a free preliminary editorial screening before formal submission.

Email: care@edukar.net
CC: edukarpublishing@gmail.com

Final Reminder

Before submission: delete all instructional texts, check APA formatting carefully, verify grammar and clarity, and confirm that all tables, figures, and references are complete. We look forward to receiving your valuable research contributions and sharing them with the global academic community.