For detailed information about the journal's submission procedures, peer-review process, publication policies, and ethical standards, please refer to the "Ethical Principles and Publication Policy" page. Authors are strongly encouraged to review these guidelines carefully before submitting a manuscript to ensure full compliance with the journal's requirements.
Manuscripts submitted for consideration must be original and must not have been previously published or presented in any electronic or print medium. If the manuscript has been previously presented at a conference or similar event, authors must provide complete details of the presentation, including the name, date, and location of the event.
Article Submission Process:
Please ensure that all required sections are accurately completed during the submission process.
Articles submitted to INUEFD are first subjected to a preliminary evaluation by the editorial board to ensure compliance with the journal's principles. Articles that do not fall within the journal's scope or do not meet the content and formatting requirements of a scientific article are returned without initiating the peer-review process, or revisions may be requested. Academic impartiality and scientific quality are the most important criteria in evaluating articles submitted for publication.
During the evaluation stage, articles are examined using similarity scanning and plagiarism detection programs (Ithenticate and Turnitin). The similarity index of the articles must be below 15% (including quotations but excluding references). Articles with a similarity index above this value are rejected without being reviewed. Authors must upload the similarity report for the full text of their work. The similarity report must be prepared by the following rules and uploaded in PDF format: "Exclude quotations: Closed; Exclude bibliography: Open; Exclude matches: Closed; Exclude source threshold: Word count 5." This is acceptable for INUEFD.
The following submission guidelines must be adhered to for works to be considered for peer review in the journal:
The article should include the following sections, with each starting on a separate page:
Original Articles: Original articles provide new information based on original research. The acceptance of research articles is typically based on the originality and importance of the research. The main text of a Research Article should be structured with subheadings, including Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, and Discussion.
Limitations, drawbacks, and the shortcomings of original articles should be mentioned in the Discussion section before the conclusion paragraph.
Review Articles: Authored by experienced researchers. Must include Introduction and Conclusion. Other subheadings optional.
Letters to the Editor: A Letter to the Editor is a type of manuscript that addresses important or overlooked aspects of a previously published article. It may also cover topics within the journal’s scope that are of interest to readers, such as educational case reports. In addition, readers may use this format to provide comments or critique regarding published manuscripts.
Letters to the Editor should be submitted as unstructured texts and must not include an abstract, keywords, tables, figures, images, or any other media. If the letter refers to a specific published article, that article must be properly cited within the text.
Editorial Comments: Invited editorial comments are published to provide expert insight and critical analysis of selected research articles. These commentaries are authored by individuals with recognized expertise or high standing in the subject area of the original article. Authors are carefully selected and invited by the journal to contribute. Editorial comments should not exceed 1,000 words and must not include an abstract, keywords, tables, figures, images, or other media.
Book Reviews: The journal accepts reviews of recent and noteworthy books that fall within its scope. Submitted book reviews must be evaluated by an external expert in the relevant field. Reviews should offer a critical assessment of the book, addressing its strengths and weaknesses, and evaluating its significance and relevance to the journal’s readership. Please refer to Table 1 for specific limitations and guidelines regarding Book Reviews.
Biographies: The journal publishes biographies of prominent individuals in the fields of Education. These manuscripts should follow a chronological structure and be based on factual evidence, documentation, and verified testimonies. The focus should be on the individual’s contributions and significance in their field. Biographies should be organized as follows:
Introduction: Provide basic background information, including birthplace, family history, and the social or cultural environment in which the person lived.
Development: Describe the individual’s childhood and school years. Include details about friendships, academic achievements, and personality traits.
Conclusion: Summarize the person’s work and personal life, including marriage, career milestones, accomplishments, and social status.
TABLE 1. Limitations for each manuscript type
| Type of Manuscript | Word Limit | Abstract Word Limit | Reference Limit | Table Limit | Figure Limit |
| Original Article | 9000 | 250 | 50 | 10 | 10 or total of 15 images |
| Review Article | 6000 | 250 | 50 | 6 | 10 or total of 15 images |
| Letters to the Editor | 500 | No abstract | 5 | No tables | No media |
| Book Reviews | 1000 | No abstract | 20 | 5 | 4 |
| Biography | 2000 | No abstract | 20 | 5 | 4 |
*Word limit should not include the abstract, references, tables, and figure legends.
Additional Sections
Acknowledgements: Mention contributors, institutions, or funding bodies that supported the work but are not listed as authors.
Ethics Committee Approval: Specify the name, date, and approval number of the ethics committee. If approval was not required, clearly state the reason (e.g., "No invasive procedures were conducted on animals").
Author Contributions: List contributions using the CRediT taxonomy, including roles such as: Conceptualization, Data Curation, Formal Analysis, Methodology, Writing – Original Draft, Writing – Review & Editing, etc.
Declaration of Interests: All authors must disclose financial or personal relationships that could influence the study.
Funding: Detail any grants or funding that supported the research.
Highlights: Original articles must include 1–3 bullet points addressing:
What is already known on this topic?
What does this study add?
These points should highlight the main message in clear and accessible language.
Tables
Tables should be included in the main manuscript file after the reference list and numbered consecutively in the order they are cited within the text (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, etc.). Each table must have a clear, descriptive title placed above it.
Any abbreviations used within the table must be defined in footnotes below the table, regardless of whether they are defined elsewhere in the text. Tables should be created using the “Insert Table” function of the word processing software to ensure proper formatting and accessibility.
Tables should be designed to present data in a clear and concise manner, enhancing the readability and interpretability of the manuscript. Data presented in tables should complement, not duplicate, the information already described in the main text.
Figures and Figure Legends
Figures may be submitted as separate high-resolution files in TIFF or JPEG format, or they may be embedded directly in the main manuscript file. If a figure includes subunits, each subunit should be provided as a separate file. Do not label subunits within the image itself (e.g., a, b, c); instead, provide full descriptions of each subunit in the figure legend.
Visual markers such as arrows, arrowheads, asterisks, or other symbols may be used to highlight specific features in the image, and their meanings should be clearly explained in the figure legend.
All figures must be anonymized to remove any identifying information related to individuals, institutions, or study locations.
Figures should be submitted at a minimum resolution of 300 DPI to ensure high-quality reproduction. They should be clear, legible, and appropriately labeled.
Figure legends should be listed at the end of the main document and numbered consecutively (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.) in the order in which they are cited in the manuscript.
Abbreviations
All acronyms and abbreviations must be defined at first mention in both the abstract and the main text. The full term should precede the abbreviation, which should be placed in parentheses (e.g., World Health Organization (WHO)). The abbreviation should then be used consistently throughout the manuscript.
Identifying Products
When referencing any commercial product (e.g., drug, medical device, software, hardware), provide complete identifying information at first mention. This includes:
For example: Discovery ST PET/CT scanner (General Electric, Milwaukee, WI, USA)
Supplementary Materials
Supplementary materials such as audio files, videos, datasets, appendices, or additional figures and tables should be submitted as a separate section after the reference list.
Each supplementary item must be accompanied by a brief, descriptive caption explaining its content and relevance to the main manuscript. Supplementary materials are intended to enhance the main text and provide readers with access to extended data or media that cannot be fully incorporated into the manuscript.
Page numbers are not required for supplementary materials.
REFERENCES
Both in-text citations and the references must be prepared according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), Seventh Edition (2020).
When citing publications, preference should be given to the latest, most up-to-date sources. Citing the latest sources can help to ensure that the paper is relevant and timely, and that it reflects the latest developments in the field.
It is the responsibility of the authors to ensure the accuracy of the references in their article. All sources must be properly cited, and the citations must be formatted correctly.
To avoid plagiarism, it is necessary to acknowledge other sources in your paper through in-text citations. For every in-text citation, a corresponding reference list entry must be provided.
The APA in-text citation style includes the author's last name and the year of publication, such as (Field, 2005). If quoting directly from a source, the page number should also be added, such as (Field, 2005, p. 14).
If an ahead-of-print publication is cited, the DOI number should be provided in the reference list.
The reference styles for different types of publications are presented in the following examples.
Journal Article: Edwards, A. A., Steacy, L. M., Siegelman, N., Rigobon, V. M., Kearns, D. M., Rueckl, J. G., & Compton, D. L. (2022). Unpacking the unique relationship between set for variability and word reading development: Examining word- and child-level predictors of performance. Journal of Educational Psychology, 114(6), 1242–1256. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000696
Book Section: Zeleke, W. A., Hughes, T. L., & Drozda, N. (2020). Home–school collaboration to promote mindbody health. In C. Maykel & M. A. Bray (Eds.), Promoting mind–body health in schools: Interventions for mental health professionals (pp. 11–26). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000157-002
Books with a Single Author: Haslwanter, T. (2022). An introduction to statistics with Python. New York, NY: Springer International Publishing.
Editor(s) as Author: Rhodewalt, F. (Ed.). (2008). Personality and social behavior. Psychology Press.
Thesis: Valentin, E. R. (2019, Summer). Narcissism predicted by Snapchat selfie sharing, filter usage, and editing [Master's thesis, California State University Dominguez Hills]. CSU ScholarWorks. https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/3197xm925?locale=en
Websites: Chandler, N. (2020, April 9). What’s the difference between Sasquatch and Bigfoot? howstuffworks. https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/sasquatch-bigfootdifference.htm
Epub Ahead of Print Articles: Muldoon, K., Towse, J., Simms, V., Perra, O., & Menzies, V. (2012). A longitudinal analysis of estimation, counting skills, and mathematical ability across the first school year. Developmental Psychology. Epub ahead of print. doi:10.1037/a0028240.
In the seventh edition, up to 20 authors should now be included in a reference list entry. For sources with more than 20 authors, after the 19th listed author, any additional authors' names are replaced with an ellipsis (…) followed by the final listed author's name:
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., Author, C. C., Author, D. D., Author, E. E., Author, F. F., Author, G. G., Author, H. H., Author, I. I., Author, J. J., Author, K. K., Author, L. L., Author, M. M., Author, N. N., Author, O. O., Author, P. P., Author, Q. Q., Author, R. R., Author, S. S., . . . Author, Z. Z.
PRODUCTION PROCESS
Manuscripts submitted to the Inonu University Journal of the Faculty of Education undergo a rigorous evaluation and production process. Initially, all submissions are screened for compliance with the journal’s formatting and submission guidelines. Suitable manuscripts then proceed to a double-anonymized peer review by experts in the field. Once the peer review process is completed and the manuscript is accepted, it undergoes language and technical editing to ensure clarity and accuracy. In the final stage, the manuscript is formatted, typeset, and prepared for publication in the relevant issue of the journal.
Articles are published in Turkish and English. Authors are expected to submit the full manuscript in Turkish for the peer-review process. Accepted articles must be submitted in both Turkish and English. After acceptance, a "Proofreading Certificate" will be requested for the English version of the accepted manuscript.