We are an open-access, peer-reviewed journal committed to advancing knowledge at the dynamic intersection of scientific inquiry, technological innovation, and educational practice. Our goal is to provide a platform for rigorous, impactful research that informs teaching, learning, and societal development. These guidelines are designed to help you prepare and submit your manuscript in accordance with our standards. Please read them carefully before submitting.

Aims and Scope
Before submitting, please ensure your work aligns with the journal’s interdisciplinary focus. Journal welcomes contributions that explore:
- STEM Education - Innovative pedagogies, curriculum development, assessment strategies, and equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
- Educational Technology - Integration of digital tools, artificial intelligence, learning analytics, virtual/augmented reality, and online learning environments.
- Scientific Inquiry in Education - Application of scientific methodologies to educational research, including experimental designs, mixed methods, and evidence-based practice.
- Technology-Enhanced Learning - Design, implementation, and evaluation of technologies that support learning across formal and informal settings.
- Interdisciplinary Approaches - Studies bridging science, technology, and education to address contemporary challenges such as climate literacy, digital citizenship, and workforce development.
We publish original research articles, systematic reviews, case studies, and practice-oriented reports.

Article Types
Original Research - Full-length, peer-reviewed articles presenting substantial empirical or theoretical contributions.
Systematic Review - Comprehensive, methodologically rigorous syntheses of existing literature (PRISMA guidelines encouraged).
Case Study - In-depth examinations of specific educational contexts, interventions, or technology implementations.
Practice Report - Shorter contributions describing innovative classroom practices, tool implementations, or pilot studies with preliminary findings.

Manuscript Preparation
Formatting
File Format - Submit in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx). All text must be editable.
Language - British or American English is accepted, but usage must be consistent throughout.
Font - Times New Roman, 12-point, 1.15-spaced.
Margins - 2 cm on all sides.

Structure
Your manuscript should be organized as follows:
Title - Concise and descriptive.
Author Information - Full names, institutional affiliations (or city/country for independent scholars), ORCID iDs, and the corresponding author’s email address.
Abstract - A single paragraph of 250 words or fewer, summarizing the research question, methodology, key arguments, and significance.
Keywords - 5-7 keywords, separated by commas.
Main Text - Use clear, descriptive headings. A suggested structure for empirical research: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. For interdisciplinary submissions, ensure clarity for readers across fields.
Acknowledgements - Include here any funding information, research ethics approvals, or personal acknowledgements.
References - Follow the APA 7th Edition style.

Advanced Publishing & Open Science Practices
As a forward-thinking journal, we encourage practices that enhance transparency, reproducibility, and accessibility.
Open Data and Materials
We strongly encourage authors to deposit their research data, interview transcripts (anonymized), code, or other supporting materials in a trusted repository (e.g., Zenodo, Figshare, Harvard Dataverse). A Data Availability Statement must be included in the acknowledgements section. For example:
“The interview data supporting this study are openly available in [Repository Name] at [DOI/Permalink].”
Preprints
We support the early sharing of research. Authors may deposit working papers on preprint servers (e.g., SSRN, arXiv, EconStor, SocArXiv) before or during submission. This does not constitute prior publication. Please cite the preprint in your cover letter.
Contributor Roles Taxonomy
We require the use of CRediT to specify individual author contributions. The following roles should be assigned as appropriate:
- Conceptualization
- Data curation
- Formal analysis
- Funding acquisition
- Investigation
- Methodology
- Project administration
- Resources
- Software
- Supervision
- Validation
- Visualization
- Writing - original draft
- Writing - review & editing
This information must be provided at submission.
Artificial Intelligence Policy
No AI tools may be listed as co-authors. The use of generative AI must be disclosed transparently in the Acknowledgements section, specifying the tool, the version, and the extent of its use (e.g., for language editing, idea generation, or image creation). The author(s) remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the work.

Peer Review Process
Journal operates a single-anonymous peer review process. Reviewers remain anonymous, but author identities are known to reviewers.
Initial Screening
All submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment for fit with the journal’s scope, originality, and adherence to formatting guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned without review.
Review Process
Manuscripts passing initial screening are assigned to an Associate Editor, who selects at least two independent experts for review. We aim to deliver a first decision within 60-90 days of submission.
Revisions
Authors may be invited to revise and resubmit. A detailed response letter must accompany the revised manuscript, addressing each reviewer comment point-by-point and documenting all changes made.

Citation and Referencing Style
Use the APA 7th Edition style.
- In-text - (Author Last Name, Year) or Author Last Name (Year)
Example - (Means et al., 2021) or Means et al. (2021)
- Reference List - Alphabetical by author’s last name, with a hanging indent.
Key Examples:
Journal Article:
Means, B., Neisler, J., & Langer Research Associates. (2021). *The future of online learning after COVID-19: Evidence from a national survey*. Educational Researcher, *50*(8), 501–512. https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X211029130
Book:
Krajcik, J. S., & Czerniak, C. M. (2018). Teaching science in elementary and middle school: A project-based learning approach (5th ed.). Routledge.
Chapter in Edited Volume:
Williamson, B. (2021). Big data in education: The digital future of learning. In N. Denzin & Y. Lincoln (Eds.), The SAGE handbook of qualitative research (6th ed., pp. 567–582). SAGE Publications.
Conference Paper:
Holmes, W., Bialik, M., & Fadel, C. (2020). Artificial intelligence in education: Promises and implications for teaching and learning. In Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Education (Vol. 2, pp. 15–24). SCITEPRESS.
Web Resource:
UNESCO. (2023). Technology in education: A tool on whose terms? Global Education Monitoring Report. https://www.unesco.org/gem-report/en/technology

Tables, Figures, and Mathematical Content
Tables
Number tables consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.).
Provide a brief, descriptive title above the table.
Use footnotes (a, b, c) for explanations, significance levels, and data sources.
Ensure tables are accessible and interpretable without reference to the main text.
Figures and Images
Number figures consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.).
Provide a descriptive caption below the figure.
Submit figures as high-resolution (300 DPI) TIFF, JPEG, or PNG files.
For screenshots of educational technologies, ensure readability and, where appropriate, obtain permissions for any identifiable content.
Alt Text: For all images, provide descriptive alternative text (alt text) to ensure accessibility for readers using screen readers. Include this in the figure caption or as a separate note.

Ethical Compliance
Authorship
All listed authors must have made a substantial intellectual contribution and must approve the final version. Ghost authorship (unlisted contributors) and guest authorship (individuals with no substantive contribution) are prohibited.
Plagiarism and Duplicate Submission
Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere. All submissions are screened using similarity-check software. Plagiarism, self-plagiarism (reuse of substantial portions of previous work), and simultaneous submission will result in immediate rejection.
Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial relationships that could be perceived as influencing the research.
Research Involving Human Subjects
Studies involving human participants must have obtained institutional ethics approval. A statement of approval (including the approving body and protocol number) must be included in the acknowledgements.

Submission Process
All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through our online submission portal.
The submission package must include:
- Cover Letter - Addressed to the Editor-in-Chief, summarizing the significance of the work, confirming it is not under consideration elsewhere, and disclosing any potential conflicts of interest.
- Title Page File - Containing full author details, ORCID iDs, and acknowledgements.
- Anonymous Manuscript File - Containing the full text, references, tables, and figure captions, with all author-identifying information removed.
- Figures/Media Files - Uploaded as separate supplementary files.

After Acceptance
Open Access
Authors can publish under a Creative Commons license (e.g., CC BY 4.0) by paying an Article Processing Charge (APC).
Proofs
Accepted manuscripts will be copy-edited and typeset. Corresponding authors will receive a PDF proof and will have 48 hours to approve the manuscript or correct typographical errors. No substantive changes are permitted at this stage.
Post-Publication Promotion
We encourage authors to promote their work through social media, institutional repositories, and academic networks.