Submission Guidelines:
Thank you for considering submitting your manuscript to 'Educational Extracts.' To ensure a smooth review and publication process, please adhere to the following guidelines based on the American Psychological Association (APA) style: These guidelines provide essential information on manuscript preparation, formatting, and submission procedures.
Manuscript Preparation:
Manuscripts should be original contributions in the fields of education, pedagogy, and related disciplines.
Ensure your manuscript is well-organised, coherent, and follows a logical structure with clear headings.
The length of the manuscript, including references, should typically be between 5,000 and 7,000 words.
Use Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins on all sides.
Title Page:
The title page should include the following information:
Title of the manuscript: Use title case (capitalise the first letter of each major word).
Full names of all authors with their institutional affiliations.
Corresponding author's contact details (email address, postal address, and phone number).
Abstract:
Include an abstract of around 150 to 250 words summarising the main objectives, methods, results, and conclusions of the study.
Use a clear and concise writing style for the abstract.
Keywords:
Provide 4 to 6 keywords that represent the main themes or concepts of your manuscript. Separate keywords with commas.
Main Text:
Use APA style for in-text citations and references. Refer to the APA Publication Manual (7th edition) for detailed guidelines.
Use clear and concise language. Define specialised terms or acronyms upon first use.
Utilize headings and subheadings to organise the content logically.
References:
Follow APA guidelines for formatting references.
Ensure all references cited in the text are listed in the References section, and vice versa.
Double-check the accuracy and completeness of all references.
Figures and Tables:
Number figures and tables consecutively.
Provide clear and informative captions for each figure and table.
Ensure the figures are of high quality and suitable for printing.
Submission Process:
Manuscripts should be submitted electronically via email to the designated submission address: [educationalextracts@gmail.com].
Submit your manuscript as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or.docx).
Include "Submission to Educational Extracts" in the subject line of the email.
Attach the manuscript file, title page, and any figures or tables as separate files.
The contributors should give a declaration that the paper does not violate the copyright law and has not been submitted for publication anywhere else.
The contributor should also attach, along with his or her submission, a plagiarism report on the article.
The contributors should indicate their name, email address, mobile number, and complete mailing address with the pin code.
Peer Review Process:
Submitted manuscripts will undergo a peer review process to ensure quality and relevance.
The authors will receive feedback and notification of acceptance, revision, or rejection.
If revisions are required, ensure to address all reviewer comments comprehensively.
Copyright:
Authors retain the copyright to their work but are required to grant 'Educational Extracts' the right to publish the accepted manuscript.
Contact Information:
For inquiries regarding manuscript submission, guidelines, and other details, please contact:
(Dr. Pratheesh Abraham, educationalextracts@gmail.com)
We look forward to receiving your submission to 'Educational Extracts' and appreciate your contribution to the field of education.
Dr. Pratheesh Abraham
Editor-in-Chief, Educational Extracts
St. Thomas College of Teacher Education, Pala