Guidelines for Research/Theoretical Submissions
The scope of EJRSME is limited to manuscripts relating to issues in science/mathematics education or science/mathematics teacher education - from early childhood through university level including informal science and environmental education. Manuscripts that are well-written and support the dissemination of substantive research, theory, and innovative perspectives will be considered for publication.
We welcome manuscripts that report meaningful research, present research methodology, develop theory, and explore new perspectives. EJRSME does not accept manuscripts that are primarily describing lesson plans, activities, teaching strategies, courses, or programs. EJRSME is an open access journal with a vigorous peer-review process and high standards for publication.
Formatting Guidelines:
-Articles should be in MS Word format. Be sure to remove any identifying information from your manuscript before submitting.
-The style manual followed for publication in EJRSME is the latest edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA). Submissions must use the latest APA format for all references, headings, tables, and figures.
-Manuscripts should be single spaced and use a 12-point font. For emphasis or terminology, use italic font; do not underline text unless it is for URLs.
-There is no page limit.
-All tables and figures must be placed within the text where appropriate, not appended to the end of the manuscript. Please do not use "Insert Table X about here" in the manuscript.
Editorial Processes for Research/Theoretical Submissions
-Manuscripts undergo initial screening by the editorial team to ensure that submissions fall within the aims and scope of the journal, that they adhere to the formatting guidelines above, and that the language used is suitable (see below).
-If the manuscript is deemed to be an appropriate fit for the journal, it will be assigned to an Associate Editor who will manage the peer review process.
-Peer reviewed submissions undergo double blind peer review. All submissions are reviewed by at least two reviewers, at least on of whom is a member of the Editorial Review Board.
-Manuscript decisions (Accept, Accept with Minor Revisions, Accept with Major Revisions, Reject and Encourage Resubmission; Decline) will be based on the feedback from peer reviewers as well as the Associate Editor and editorial team.
Guidelines for Book Reviews
We invite reviews of books that align with the aims and scope of EJRSME that have been published within the last 24 months or are forthcoming. Reviewed books can come from a wide array of publishers and can exist in either digital or physical format. Authors of book reviews should have suitable knowledge and expertise to provide useful analysis and perspectives regarding the content of the book. They should not have any conflict of interest with the book being reviewed.
Book reviews should adhere to the following guidelines:
-Should be written in APA 7 format.
-Do not ‘blind’ your book review submission.
-Should include the following elements in the following order: Title, author, publisher, and publication date of book being reviewed; Main review text; References.
-The main text of the review should not exceed 1,500 words.
-The review should include a brief description of the main topics, themes, and arguments presented in the book, but it should not simply summarize the book’s content (summaries are available elsewhere). The review should rather provide an analysis of the book that is informative to the EJRSME readership. Highlight important insights, implications for research and practice, as well as limitations and weaknesses.
Editorial Processes for Book Reviews
-Book reviews should be submitted through the main submission system.
-Book reviews are evaluated for suitability and quality by the journal editorial team. They do not undergo a blind peer review process.
-If a submitted book review is evaluated positively, the author may be required to make revisions to the review prior to publication.
English Language:
For editors and reviewers to accurately assess the work presented in your manuscript you need to ensure the English language is of enough quality to be understood.
If you need help with writing in English, you should consider:
1) Asking a colleague who is a native English speaker to review your manuscript for clarity.
2) Using a professional language editing service where editors will improve the English to ensure that your meaning is clear and identify problems that require your review.