Submissions

This journal is not accepting submissions at this time.

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The manuscript has redacted all identifying information (e.g., name, affiliation, email) associated with authors of the paper.
  • A brief summary of the manuscript, the manuscript’s fit with the aims and scope of the journal, and manuscript type should be included in the Comments to the Editor section of the submission portal.
  • An abstract of 100 words is required.
  • The submission file is in Microsoft Word document file format. Do not submit as a PDF.
  • Enter each contributor’s name, institutional affiliation, email, and short bio into the submission portal.
  • The submission meets the word or page requirement for the manuscript type.
  • All tables and figures are uploaded as separate files, if applicable.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The submission adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements in accordance with APA 7th edition.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.

Author Guidelines

Preparing Your Manuscript

All manuscripts are submitted and reviewed through the OJS system. Authors may use the system to submit manuscripts and track progress through the review process. Authors should utilize the checklist to ensure submissions meet the minimum requirements for consideration.

Authors may not submit manuscripts that are under current consideration by another publication. Authors must also ensure that manuscripts are not duplicated submissions.

All manuscripts should be following the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th Edition, including title page (without author names), abstract, keywords, in-text citations, pagination, headings, tables, figures, and reference list. Article text, references, tables, and figures are not included in the word count.

Other Considerations

The Journal of Developmental Education uses a double-blind review process, where neither the names of the author(s) or reviewers are allowed to be revealed for a manuscript under review. Authors should take care to remove any identifying information of self and corresponding authors. Additionally, unless permission is provided by the study site or participants, authors are required to use pseudonyms to protect the identities of those referenced in the manuscript.

Authors should also mask references and citations in the manuscript that may allude to their work. For example, instead of using the author or institution’s name, use “Author” or “Institution”. Please be sure to place the masked reference in alphabetical order according to their masked version. If the manuscript is accepted, the citations and references will be corrected at the copyediting phase.

Authors are encouraged to review the journal’s Aims and Scope to determine manuscript fit. Authors should also review the journal’s peer review process (will link to another page) before submitting a manuscript.

Manuscript Types

The Journal of Developmental Education publishes research articles, research briefs, and practice briefs. Editorial priority is placed on manuscripts that relate the practical significance of theory and/or research to teaching, learning, student experiences, student development, making connections between research, practice, and implications. 

Research Articles

Research articles are full-length manuscripts that report original research. Authors may employ a variety of qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods approaches. Manuscripts should include an introduction, statement of purpose, literature review, a theoretical or conceptual framework, methodology, findings/results.  discussion, and implications for practice. Research articles may not exceed 7,500 words excluding tables, figures, and references.

Research Briefs

Submission of research briefs are strongly encouraged for early career faculty and graduate students wishing to publish preliminary findings from original research. Succinct in nature, the research brief focuses more heavily on the methods, research findings and implications for scholars and practitioners, with an abbreviated introduction, literature review, and conclusion. Research briefs are evaluated using the same standards as the full-length manuscript and should align with the aims and scope of the journal. Submissions for research briefs may include research projects in progress, replication studies, and empirical analysis papers. Research briefs should not exceed 3000 words excluding tables, figures, and references.

Practice Briefs

The practice brief provides readers with insight into the current and emerging practices implemented and/or experienced by practitioners as related to the aims and scope of the journal. Practice briefs should be used to bridge the gap between research and practice, and highlight findings and implications of the practices discussed. Practice briefs should include an introduction, overview of the practice, discussion of practice-related specific interventions or strategies, and implications for the field of practice. Practice briefs should not exceed 2000 words excluding tables, figures, and references.

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