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.

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."

Read more about JPSP's AI policy.

  • Authorship and Contributions: All authors must meet the authorship criteria. Significant contributions (e.g., conceptual design, data collection, analysis) should be clearly acknowledged.
  • Data Availability: Authors are encouraged to provide access to the data underlying their findings. Include a Data Availability Statement that indicates whether the data is publicly available or restricted, and provides repository links or DOIs where 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. Publication Fee 

J-PSP initiates the publication process once your manuscript has been accepted. Accordingly, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of 800 USD is applied for each accepted manuscript. The APC is invoiced after the peer-review process has been completed and the manuscript has received an “accept” decision. The invoice and payment details are sent to the corresponding author via email.

What the APC Covers

The publication fee includes the following services:

  • Management of the peer-review process and editorial handling,

  • Typesetting, text and figure formatting, and DOI registration,

  • Open-access publication and continuous online availability of the article,

  • Maintenance of journal infrastructure, web hosting, and long-term archiving services.

Fast Track Review Process Fee

Authors may request that their manuscripts be evaluated under the Fast Track Review Process, which provides priority handling and significantly shortened review timelines.

A 50% additional fee is applied for this service. The Fast Track Review Process ensures expedited evaluation; however, it does not influence editorial or reviewer decisions in any way. It solely prioritizes the timing of the review process.

Discount Policy

J-PSP offers partial discounts for authors with demonstrated financial limitations.

  • Requests for a reduced APC may be considered depending on the quality, significance, and potential impact of the submitted manuscript.

  • Discount requests must be submitted before manuscript submission.

  • All requests are assessed independently by the editorial office and have no impact on the peer-review process.

How to Apply

If you wish to request a discount, please state in the “Comments for editors” section during the manuscript submission process. The editorial office will review the request prior to initiating peer review and notify the corresponding author of the decision.

9. Contact Information

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

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