- Submission procedures
All manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) electronic submission system. Only registered users may submit articles for consideration. Authors are required to register and log in to the submission portal. For any inquiries regarding the electronic submission process, please contact: support@gaerpsy.com
- Author responsibilities
Each author must accept full responsibility for the submitted work. A corresponding author must be designated for submissions with multiple authors. The corresponding author assumes primary responsibility for the manuscript, subsequent correspondence, corrections, clarifications, and handling all inquiries received before and after publication.
- Before submission
- The manuscript must be complete, grammatically correct, and free of spelling or other errors.
- The manuscript must be concise and complete. It should neither be published elsewhere nor be under consideration for publication in another journal.
- The author(s) must ensure that third-party images and other materials subject to copyright have appropriate authorisation.
- The article(s) must reflect originality. The IJSIE considers all original research manuscripts that are scientifically sound, researchable, and reliable.
- All articles must comply with the journal’s Vision, Scope, and Aims; Publication Ethics; Open Access Policy; Licensing Policy; Copyright Policy; and Article Processing Charges.
- Cover letter
All manuscript submissions must include a cover letter in a separate document containing:
- Names (first name and surname) and affiliations of all authors (department, university, province/city/state, country).
- Informed consent statement confirming that written consent was obtained from all participants.
- Ethics statement: relevant materials for an appropriate ethics statement for research involving human or animal subjects.
- Trial registration information (if applicable).
- Summary of main findings (3–5 lines highlighting the main findings and essential conclusions).
- Types of articles
Research articles: Original research reporting on the results of a study or experiment, including introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion sections. Minimum 6,000 words; abstract up to 280 words.
Review articles: Critical evaluations of existing research in a specific field of inclusive education. Minimum 5,000 words; abstract up to 280 words.
Editorials: Opinion pieces written by editorial board members or invited experts. Maximum 1,000 words.
Short communications: Brief reports presenting original research findings in a condensed format. Maximum 2,000 words.
- Manuscript structure
The following sections are standard and may be adjusted depending on the article type:
Title: Should be concise, accurate, and attractive, reflecting the key points of the content. Maximum 20 words.
Author information: Name, surname, and affiliation of each author (department, university, country). The corresponding author(s) must be identified.
Abstract: A brief summary of the paper’s main objectives, methodology, key results, and conclusions. Limited to 300 words or fewer.
Keywords: 3–7 keywords after the abstract, separated by semicolons. Avoid words already used in the title.
Introduction/Background: Highlights the significance of the research, including research background, problem, focus, and purpose.
Literature review/Theoretical framework: Comprehensive academic writing demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the literature. A minimum of 50 references is recommended. Most sources should reflect the current state of research (up to seven years).
Objective of the study: Describes what the research aims to achieve and explains the rationale.
Methods: Comprehensive information on materials, study design, experimental procedures, and data analysis methods. For qualitative research: research approach and design, participants, instruments, procedures, and data analysis.
Results: Presentation of the findings, which may include tables, graphs, and other visual aids.
Discussion: Interpretation of results compared with previous studies. Authors should discuss implications, limitations, and areas for future research.
Conclusion: Summary of main findings and implications for further research.
Conflicts of interest: Authors must disclose any potentially relevant conflicts of interest or state "There is no conflict of interest."
Data availability statement: Information about data availability and materials used in the study.
Funding: Information on sources of financial support, including funding agency name, grant number, and recipient(s).
Acknowledgement: Gratitude to individuals, organisations, or institutions that supported the work (optional).
AI usage declaration: If AI tools were used, authors must specify the type of software and its purpose (optional but recommended).
- References
References must be written in English, conform to international academic norms, and follow the APA 6th Edition style. References should be included as a separate page from the main manuscript. Examples:
Journal Article: Nonsa, M. S., Moziki, S., & Panama, K. (2023). Impact of COVID-19 on Learners’ Academic Performance: A Phenomenological Approach. International Journal of Studies in Inclusive Education, 1(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.30738/ijspsy.v3i1.5521
Book: Olushula, K. M. (1988). Group counselling. Springer International Publishing: Switzerland.
Book Chapter: Easton, B. (2008). Does poverty affect health? In K. Dew & A. Matheson (Eds.), Understanding health inequalities in Aotearoa New Zealand (pp. 97–106). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press.
- Formatting Requirements
- File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
- Font: 8-point font (as per journal template); italics rather than underlining.
- Spacing: Single-spaced.
- All illustrations, figures, and tables should be placed within the text at the appropriate points.
- Where available, DOIs or URLs for the references must be provided.
- Tables and Figures
Tables: Should be self-descriptive and easily understandable. Tables must include clear, concise captions above each table. They should be provided as editable data (not images) and numbered in order of appearance (Table 1, Table 2, etc.).
Figures: Visual representations such as photos, maps, charts, drawings, or graphs. Figures should be presented in JPEG, TIFF, PNG, or BMP format and numbered in order of appearance (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.).