Editorial Guidelines

GPEL is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and scholarly quality in the field of educational research. These guidelines ensure consistency and rigor at every stage of the publication process.

1. Submission and Initial Evaluation

  • Scope: Manuscripts must present original research in Education, Pedagogy, and Learning Sciences.

  • Plagiarism: A strict 15% similarity threshold is enforced via Turnitin.

  • Formatting: Submissions must follow the structured abstract format and APA referencing style.

  • Licensing: Published under CC BY-NC 4.0 (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0).

2. Peer Review Policy

  • Double-Blind Review: Identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential; at least two independent experts review each submission.

  • Timelines: Reviewers are requested to submit evaluations within 2 to 4 weeks.

3. Editorial Decision-Making

  • Outcomes: Accept, Request Revisions (Minor/Major), or Reject.

  • Appeals: Authors may appeal decisions through a written justification to the Editor-in-Chief.

4. Ethical Standards

  • Authorship: All listed authors must have made substantial contributions.

  • Ethics Compliance: Research involving students or human subjects must include ethical clearance and informed consent.

5. Post-Publication Policy

  • Corrections/Retractions: Formal Errata or Retractions are issued for factual or ethical violations.

  • Archiving: Content is archived in secure repositories for long-term access.

6. Editorial Board Responsibilities

  • Selection: Members are selected for expertise in pedagogy and educational policy.

  • Diversity: We maintain institutional and geographical diversity within the board.

7. Communication

  • Support: The editorial office provides timely updates on submission status and revision instructions.