Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology

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. Authors are required to review the journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policy before submission and should refer to the APC page for detailed information regarding applicable publication fees, payment procedures, and waiver options.

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

J-PSP follows a flexible format for initial submissions. Authors are not required to use a journal-specific template at the time of submission; however, manuscripts should be prepared in a clear and consistent academic format and should meet the journal’s basic submission requirements.

Manuscripts should use readable 12-point font, standard margins, and consistent line spacing. References and in-text citations must follow APA 7th edition style. Detailed formatting adjustments may be requested after acceptance as part of the production process.

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. You can see the Quick APA Guide prepared for the journal.
  • Authors may use reference-management software such as Zotero, EndNote, or Mendeley during manuscript preparation. However, all in-text citations and reference-list entries must be submitted as plain text, without active fields, embedded citation codes, or links to reference-management software. Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and APA 7th edition conformity of all citations and references.

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.

Title Page and Declarations 

To preserve double-blind peer review, the main manuscript must not contain author names, affiliations, ORCID IDs, email addresses, contact information for the corresponding author, acknowledgments including the following declarations, or other identifying information. Author details and declarations that may reveal author identity, including funding, conflicts of interest, author contributions, ethical approval details, and AI-use declarations, should be provided on a separate Title Page at initial submission. Following acceptance, the relevant declarations will be included in the final published article. 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 in the title page:

  • 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 and Informed Consent: Where required, studies involving human participants must have approval from an appropriate ethics committee or institutional review board, and the approval information must be stated in the manuscript. If ethical approval or informed consent was waived, exempted, or not applicable, the basis must be explained. Research involving minors or other vulnerable participants must follow the additional consent, assent, and participant-protection requirements stated in J-PSP’s Ethics and Malpractice Statement.
  • AI Usage Disclosure: State if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation. Read more about JPSP's AI policy. 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."
  • Authorship and Contributions: Authorship must accurately reflect substantial scholarly contributions to the work. All listed authors must meet the journal’s authorship criteria and must approve the final version of the manuscript. A contribution statement is required for all manuscripts with two or more authors. The statement must specify each author’s contribution to the research and preparation of the manuscript. Authors are encouraged to describe contributions using the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) where appropriate. Individuals who contributed to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately. Guest, gift, honorary, or ghost authorship is not permitted. Requests to add, remove, or reorder authors after submission must be justified and approved by all affected authors. J-PSP may request supporting documentation before approving authorship changes. For single-author manuscripts, a separate author contribution statement is not required.
  • Data Availability Statement: All research articles must include a Data Availability Statement indicating whether and how the data supporting the findings can be accessed. Where data are publicly available, authors should provide the relevant repository name and persistent link or DOI where applicable. Where data cannot be shared because of participant confidentiality, privacy, ethical approval conditions, legal restrictions, or other legitimate reasons, these restrictions must be clearly stated. Where data sharing is not applicable to the article, authors should explicitly state this. See below for the sample statements:

Data publicly available: “The data supporting the findings of this study are available in [repository name] at [DOI/URL].”

Data available on request: “The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request, subject to applicable ethical and privacy restrictions.”

Data cannot be shared: “The data are not publicly available due to participant confidentiality, privacy requirements, and/or conditions of ethical approval.”

Not applicable: “Data availability: Not applicable."

4. Submission Process

  • Submit manuscripts online via the journal's submission system: https://www.editorialpark.com/jpsp/login
  • Required files include:
    1. Title page (separate file)
    2. Main manuscript (anonymized for review)
    3. Supplementary material (if applicable)

5. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo an initial editorial review to assess scope and quality.

Manuscripts are then subject to double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. Authors should anonymize their manuscripts by removing any identifying information.

Decisions will be categorized as:

    • Accept
    • Minor revisions
    • Major revisions
    • Reject

Authors submitting revised manuscripts must include a detailed response letter addressing all reviewer comments.

6. Publication Ethics

JPSP adheres to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines to ensure high ethical standards. Authors must:

  • Ensure originality of work and proper citation of sources.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest, funding, and AI usage.
  • Obtain ethical approvals for research involving human participants.

Plagiarism, duplicate submission, or data manipulation will result in rejection or retraction.

Read more about JPSP's ethical guidelines.

7. Open Access and Copyright

JPSP publishes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) License. Authors retain copyright and grant permission for unrestricted distribution and reuse with proper attribution.

8. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding submissions, please contact the editorial office at:

admin@j-psp.com or jpsp.editor@gmail.com