Author Guidelines

Advances in Educational Studies and Inclusive Practices (AESIP) welcomes high-quality scholarly contributions that advance educational research, policy, practice, innovation, and inclusive education. The journal publishes original, rigorous, and impactful research addressing contemporary educational challenges and developments from local, national, and international perspectives.

AESIP serves as an international platform for researchers, teacher educators, policymakers, academic professionals, and educational practitioners to disseminate original research studies, theoretical perspectives, systematic reviews, policy analyses, and evidence-based educational practices.

All submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review or consideration by any other journal, publisher, or publication platform. Authors are responsible for ensuring that submissions comply with ethical research standards, academic integrity principles, and all journal publication policies.

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1. Scope and Focus

Advances in Educational Studies and Inclusive Practices (AESIP) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access, multilingual journal committed to promoting educational scholarship and inclusive practices across all educational levels.

The journal welcomes interdisciplinary research connecting educational theory, policy, and practice. AESIP particularly encourages submissions addressing educational excellence, innovation, equity, accessibility, lifelong learning, and social transformation.

The journal welcomes contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Educational Foundations

• Philosophy of Education

• Sociology of Education

• Psychology of Education

• History of Education

• Comparative Education

• Indian and Western Educational Thinkers

• Educational Values and Ethics

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching and Learning Processes

• Curriculum Studies and Curriculum Development

• Innovative Pedagogical Approaches

• Learning Theories and Learning Sciences

• Classroom Practices and Instructional Strategies

• Assessment and Evaluation

• Competency-Based Education

• Experiential and Activity-Based Learning

Educational Technology

• Digital Learning

• Online and Blended Learning

• Artificial Intelligence in Education

• Educational Data Analytics

• Learning Management Systems

• Open Educational Resources (OER)

• Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning

• Digital Literacy and Digital Inclusion

Teacher Education

• Pre-service Teacher Education

• In-service Teacher Education

• Teacher Professional Development

• Teacher Identity and Professional Ethics

• Teacher Effectiveness

• Reflective Teaching Practices

• Teacher Education Curriculum and Reform

Educational Leadership and Policy

• Educational Administration

• Educational Leadership

• School Improvement and Effectiveness

• Governance and Quality Assurance

• Educational Planning and Management

• National Education Policy (NEP)

• Educational Reforms

• International Educational Policies

Inclusive and Sustainable Education

• Inclusive Education

• Special Education

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• Educational Equity and Equality

• Diversity and Accessibility

• Gender and Education

• Human Rights Education

• Peace Education

• Environmental Education

• Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

• Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education)

Educational Research

• Quantitative Research

• Qualitative Research

• Mixed Methods Research

• Action Research

• Historical Research

• Educational Measurement

• Educational Statistics

• Educational Psychology

• Research Methodology in Education

AESIP encourages research that bridges educational theory, evidence, policy, and practice to support inclusive, innovative, and transformative educational futures.

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2. Language Policy (Multilingual Submissions)

AESIP is a multilingual journal and accepts manuscripts in the following languages:

• English

• Hindi

• Urdu

Authors may submit the complete manuscript in any one of the above languages.

To enhance international visibility, indexing, DOI registration, and global accessibility, manuscripts submitted in Hindi or Urdu must include the following information in English:

• Title of the manuscript

• Author name(s)

• Institutional affiliation(s)

• Corresponding author details

• Abstract (150–250 words)

• Keywords (5–8)

The English metadata will be used for journal indexing, Crossref registration, DOI services, and online discoverability.

Authors are responsible for ensuring linguistic accuracy, academic clarity, and scholarly quality in the language of submission. The editorial office reserves the right to request language editing or proofreading where necessary.

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3. Manuscript Types and Requirements

Authors should select the appropriate manuscript category at the time of submission. Word limits exclude references.

Manuscript Type	Word Count	Minimum References	Recent References (2020 onwards)
Original Research Article	5,000–8,500 words	Minimum 30	At least 70%
Review Article	5,000–8,000 words	Minimum 50	At least 70%
Systematic Review / Meta-analysis	5,000–9,000 words	Minimum 60	At least 70%
Theoretical / Conceptual Paper	4,000–7,000 words	Minimum 35	At least 70%
Policy Analysis Paper	4,000–7,000 words	Minimum 30	At least 70%
Case Study	3,500–6,000 words	Minimum 25	At least 70%
Practice-Based Research	3,500–6,000 words	Minimum 25	At least 70%
Educational Innovation Paper	3,500–6,000 words	Minimum 25	At least 70%
Short Communication	2,000–3,500 words	Minimum 15	At least 60%
Scholarly Commentary	2,000–4,000 words	Appropriate references	Not Applicable

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4. Submission Process

Authors must submit the following documents with every manuscript submission:

1. Author Declaration and Copyright Agreement Form
   • Fill out the form online via this link: Author Declaration & Copyright Form.
   • After completing, print or save as a PDF and upload this form during your manuscript submission.
2. Manuscript File (Anonymised)
   • The manuscript must be anonymised. Remove all identifying information before submission.

5. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

AESIP does not require strict formatting at the initial submission stage. However, all manuscripts must contain the essential elements required for scholarly evaluation, including the title, abstract, keywords, main text, figures, tables, funding information, ethical declarations, and references.

Additional formatting requirements may be requested after acceptance.

General Requirements:

• Language: Manuscripts may be submitted in English, Hindi, or Urdu according to the journal’s language policy. Authors are responsible for ensuring linguistic accuracy and academic quality.

• File Format: Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx)

• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font size

• Line Spacing: 1.5 spacing

• Page Size: A4

• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

• Referencing Style: APA 7th Edition (strict compliance required)

• ORCiD: All authors are strongly encouraged to provide an ORCiD identifier.

Structure of the Manuscript (anonymized version):

1. Title

2. Abstract (150–250 words; structured or unstructured)

3. Keywords (5–8 keywords)

4. Main Text

5. References

6. Tables and Figures (embedded within the manuscript or provided separately in editable format)

7. Declarations:

   • Funding Information

   • Conflict of Interest Statement

   • Ethical Approval Statement

   • Data Availability Statement

   • AI Usage Disclosure

Recommended Headings for Empirical/Theoretical Manuscripts:

• Introduction

• Theoretical or Conceptual Framework

• Research Objectives / Questions

• Methodology

• Findings / Results

• Discussion

• Conclusion

• Implications for Transformative Education

• Limitations

• Future Research Directions

The structure may be adapted according to the nature and methodology of the manuscript.

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6. Declarations and Transparency Requirements

All manuscripts must include appropriate declarations to ensure transparency, ethical compliance, and research integrity.

Author(s) Contributions

For manuscripts with multiple authors, a statement describing individual contributions is required.

Authors may use the following CRediT taxonomy format:

“Conceptualization, X.X. and Y.Y.; methodology, X.X.; software, X.X.; validation, X.X., Y.Y., and Z.Z.; formal analysis, X.X.; investigation, X.X.; resources, X.X.; data curation, X.X.; writing—original draft preparation, X.X.; writing—review and editing, X.X.; visualization, X.X.; supervision, X.X.; project administration, X.X.; funding acquisition, Y.Y. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.”

Alternatively, authors may provide a concise contribution statement describing each author’s role.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Disclosure

AESIP follows a transparent and responsible approach toward the use of artificial intelligence tools in academic publishing.

Permitted Uses (non-substantive only):

AI tools may be used only for non-substantive assistance, including:

• Grammar and spelling correction

• Language improvement

• Sentence restructuring

• Formatting assistance

• Brainstorming research ideas or organizational structures

Prohibited Uses:

AI tools must not be used for:

• Generating original research content or arguments

• Creating data, results, or interpretations

• Producing unsupported scientific claims

• Replacing authors’ intellectual contribution or scholarly judgment

• Conducting undisclosed literature synthesis

Mandatory Disclosure:

If AI tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, or similar applications are used during manuscript preparation, authors must provide a clear disclosure statement.

Example:

“[AI tool name] was used for [specific purpose, such as language editing, grammar correction, or formatting assistance]. All content was reviewed, verified, and edited by the authors, who take full responsibility for the final manuscript.”

Failure to disclose AI usage may result in rejection, withdrawal, or retraction of the article.

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Funding Information

Authors must disclose all sources of financial support received for the research.

If no external funding was received, authors should include the following statement:

“This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.”

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Availability of Data and Materials

Authors must provide information regarding access to the data supporting their research findings.

Example:

“The data supporting the findings of this study are available upon reasonable request. The data are maintained by the authors and can be provided to qualified researchers for academic purposes.”

If data cannot be shared due to ethical, legal, or privacy restrictions, authors should clearly explain the reason.

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Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the research.

If no conflict exists, authors should include:

“The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.”

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Ethical Approval and Consent to Participate

Research involving human participants must comply with relevant ethical standards and institutional requirements.

Where applicable, authors should provide:

• Name of the ethics committee or institutional review board

• Approval number

• Date of approval

• Consent procedures

If ethical approval was not required, authors may state:

“The study did not involve clinical interventions, experiments, or procedures requiring formal ethical approval.”

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Clinical Trial Registration (if applicable)

For studies involving clinical trials, authors must provide the registration number and relevant details.

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7. Publication Schedule and Author Publication Limits

Effective from 2027, AESIP will be published three times annually:

• April Issue

• August Issue

• December Issue

The journal accepts submissions throughout the year on a rolling basis.

Author Publication Frequency Policy

To ensure diversity of scholarly contributions, an author (including co-authors) may publish no more than one article in each of two consecutive issues.

This policy applies to all authors listed on published articles.

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8. Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance.

Review Procedure

• All research articles undergo double-blind peer review.

• Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent expert reviewers.

• Invited commentaries may follow an alternative editorial review process.

Review Timeline

The average time to first editorial decision is approximately:

8–12 weeks

The final decision depends on reviewer recommendations, manuscript quality, revision requirements, and editorial assessment.

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9. Revision Policy

Authors submitting revised manuscripts must provide:

1. Author Response Letter

   • A detailed, point-by-point response addressing all reviewer and editor comments.

2. Revised Manuscript with Track Changes

   • A version showing all modifications made during revision.

3. Clean Revised Manuscript

   • A final version without tracked changes for production processing.

Authors should clearly explain any comments that were not incorporated and provide appropriate justification.

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10. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

AESIP follows an author-friendly publication model.

• No Article Processing Charges (APCs) will be applied during 2026.

• All publication expenses during the launch year are supported by Synergy Publication.

• Any future changes to APC policies will be announced well in advance through official journal communication channels.

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11. Open Access and Copyright Policy

AESIP publishes all articles under the principles of open-access scholarship.

The journal follows:

• Gold Open Access publishing

• Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)

Under this policy:

• Authors retain copyright ownership of their work.

• Readers may access, share, and reuse published articles according to CC BY 4.0 terms.

• Authors agree not to submit the same manuscript or substantially similar versions to another publication platform after publication without prior written permission from the Editor-in-Chief.

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