Author Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

Submission
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Guidelines for Authors

1. Types of Accepted Publications

The Journal of Applied Education accepts the following types of works:

• Scientific articles: original studies with clear methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion.
• Essays: reflective and analytical texts on relevant topics in applied education, focusing on the articulation between theory and practice.
• Technical reports: detailed description of practices, projects, or applied pedagogical experiences, highlighting results and lessons learned.
• Interviews: structured dialogues with professionals, researchers, or educational managers, with academic or practical relevance.
• Reviews: critical analysis of books, reports, or academic events relevant to the field of applied education.

2. Submission of Papers

2.1. All submissions must be made online, through the journal’s official system, ensuring record of the submission date and monitoring of the editorial process.
2.2. Each paper must be original and unpublished, and may not have been fully published in another journal or media, except for duly identified preprints.

3. Format and Structure of the Paper

Scientific Articles:

• Title, authors, and affiliations
• Abstract (250 words) and keywords (3–6)
• Introduction, objectives, methodology, results and discussion, conclusion
• References

Essays:

• Title, authors, and affiliations
• Abstract and keywords
• Reflective development of the theme, critical discussion, and final considerations
• References

Technical Reports:

• Title, authors, and affiliations
• Abstract and keywords
• Description of the experience or project, applied methodology, results, and lessons learned
• References

Interviews:

• Title and interviewee
• Context and purpose of the interview
• Full questions and answers
• Final considerations (optional)

Reviews:

• Title, review author, and analyzed work
• Contextualization of the material or event
• Critical analysis and evaluation
• Final considerations
• References

All papers must be submitted in digital format (Word or PDF) and follow the journal’s official template. Titles, abstracts, and keywords are also recommended in English.

4. Editorial Review

4.1. All papers undergo an initial screening to verify compliance with scope, submission guidelines, and content integrity.
4.2. Scientific articles, essays, and technical reports undergo double-blind peer review, while interviews and reviews are evaluated by the editorial team, with revisions requested if necessary.
4.3. Editorial decisions may result in: acceptance, acceptance with adjustments, request for significant revision, or rejection.

5. Ethics and Integrity

• Ensure originality and declare use of third-party material.
• Declare conflicts of interest and contributions of each author.
• Observe rules regarding plagiarism, AI use, and ethical conduct.

6. Rights and Licensing

• Authors retain copyright, granting the journal a license for first digital publication.
• Preferably published under CC BY 4.0, allowing sharing and reuse with attribution.

7. Deadlines and Communication

• Immediate confirmation of receipt after submission.
• Communication about preliminary analysis, reviews, and decisions via platform or email.
• Revisions must be returned within the stipulated deadline (15–30 days).

8. Pre-publication and Revisions

• Preprints may be indicated, provided they are properly cited.
• Editorial adjustments and revisions are communicated to authors, ensuring transparency.

General Editorial Standards

The Journal of Applied Education adopts high standards of integrity, quality, and editorial ethics. Publication of papers strictly follows the guidelines defined in the Editorial Policies and Author Guidelines, ensuring consistency and relevance of contributions received.

1. Originality

The journal exclusively publishes original works, including articles, essays, technical reports, interviews, and reviews, that have not been fully published in other journals or media. Submissions derived from preprints in recognized repositories are accepted, provided they are clearly indicated.
Texts derived from theses, dissertations, or academic works may be submitted, provided there is clear reference to the source and proper self-citation.

2. Confidentiality and Data Protection

The entire editorial process, from submission to final decision, is conducted under strict confidentiality, ensuring that authors, reviewers, and editorial board members do not disclose information about manuscripts under review.
The journal complies with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (Law No. 13.709/2018 – LGPD), ensuring responsible use of personal data of authors, reviewers, and editors. Technical and organizational measures are adopted to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of information.

3. Arbitration and Review

The decision on publication lies with the Editor-in-Chief, which may include opinions from the Editorial Board and ad hoc reviewers. Manuscripts inconsistent with editorial policies may be rejected at any time during the process.
Authors are entitled to a single request for reconsideration, which will be evaluated by the Editorial Board based on well-founded justifications.
In cases of suspected bias of any member of the editorial team, the review process will be reassessed to ensure impartiality and ethics.

4. Derived Texts and Third-party Content

• The journal allows publication of texts based on theses, dissertations, and academic events, provided they comply with editorial standards and include clear reference to the source.
• Previously published content from other publishers may be considered upon formal agreement and approval by the Editorial Board.
• All third-party materials (images, figures, tables) must have usage authorization and proper references.

5. Data Sharing and Supplementary Materials

The Journal of Applied Education encourages the availability of data, codes, and supplementary materials that support submitted studies, promoting transparency and reproducibility.
The use of institutional or public repositories such as GitHub, Zenodo, or equivalents is recommended, along with best practices for documentation and open access.

6. Submission Limit

To ensure diversity and quality of publications, each author may submit up to two papers per year, either as lead author or co-author, including any type of work accepted by the journal.

7. Compliance and Technical Standards

All papers must comply with:

• Journal’s focus and scope;
• Formatting standards and available template;
• Academic ethics, including proper citation and conflict of interest declaration;
• Current legislation, including copyright and data protection laws.

Submission Guidance

Registration and Submission in OJS

All papers must be submitted exclusively through the Open Journal System (OJS) of the Journal of Applied Education, available at: https://jedap.com.br/index.php/jornaldeeducacaoaplicada/pt_BR.

To ensure proper evaluation, it is mandatory that all papers are formatted according to the submission type (article, essay, technical report, interview, or review).

Registration and Access

To submit papers and track the progress of the editorial process, authors must have an account in the OJS system:

• Registered authors must log in with their previously registered login and password.
• New authors must register in the system via the registration link available on the submission page.

The account ensures that the author can:

• Submit new papers;
• Track the status of editorial review and feedback;
• Receive notifications about revision requests and editorial decisions;
• Manage files and versions of submitted works.

Submission Requirements

• Papers must be original and unpublished, respecting ethical and copyright standards.
• Must be submitted in Word or PDF format, following journal standards.
• Authors must include abstracts and keywords in Portuguese and, when possible, in English.
• Declaration of authorship, conflicts of interest, and any funding source related to the paper is mandatory.

Important Notes

• Papers submitted outside the OJS system or not meeting formatting requirements will not be evaluated.
• Each submission receives a protocol number, which must be used for any communication with the editorial team.

General Requirements for Publication

1. Authorship

1.1. Individual Authorship
Submission of individual works is permitted for authors holding a doctoral, master’s, specialist, or undergraduate degree.

1.2. Co-authorship
The journal accepts works with multiple authors, limited to a maximum of 5.

1.3. Author Information
Authors must provide:

• Full name, as it should appear in the publication;
• Academic degree and area of expertise;
• Institutional affiliation (institution, department/unit);
• Professional contact (institutional email);
• Academic identifiers, such as ORCID or Lattes (for Brazilian authors).

2. Originality and Exclusivity

2.1. Originality
All submitted papers must be original and not simultaneously under review in another journal. If they are, it is mandatory to inform and justify this in the “Comments to the Editor” section of the OJS system.

2.2. Papers Presented at Events or Preprints

• Texts previously presented at scientific events will only be considered if they present significant improvements in discussions, results, or analyses; the changes must be detailed in the “Comments to the Editor” section.
• Preprints must be indicated with the respective trusted repository, and the author must follow the journal’s preprint policy.

3. Formatting and Document Structure

3.1. Template and Length
Papers must be submitted according to the submission type (article, essay, technical report, interview, or review), available in the journal’s Documents section.
Minimum and maximum lengths vary according to document type:

• Scientific article: 12 to 25 pages;
• Essay: 8 to 20 pages;
• Technical report: 8 to 15 pages;
• Interview: 5 to 10 pages;
• Review: 4 to 8 pages.

3.2. Graphical Elements and Tables

• Figures, tables, charts, and illustrations must be submitted in editable formats and accompanied by translations in Portuguese, English, and Spanish;
• Images must be high resolution (minimum 400 dpi) in TIFF, EPS, or JPEG formats;
• Graphical elements should only be included if essential for understanding the text and placed close to the section where they are mentioned.

3.3. References and Citations
The work must follow the journal’s standards, preferably aligned with the latest ABNT standards:

• ABNT NBR 6023:2018 – References;
• ABNT NBR 10520:2023 – Citations;
• ABNT NBR 6028:2021 – Abstracts;
• ABNT NBR 6022:2018 – Journal Articles.

4. Submission and Editorial Process

4.1. Submission System
All papers must be submitted exclusively via the OJS system, available at https://jedap.com.br/index.php/jornaldeeducacaoaplicada/pt_BR.

4.2. Scope ComplianceSubmitted content must be aligned with the journal’s Focus and Scope.

4.3. Accepted Languages
Submissions can be made in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. Papers in other languages will be evaluated at the Editors-in-Chief’s discretion.

4.4. Review and Adjustments
The journal may make normative, orthographic, and formatting adjustments while preserving the author’s style and voice. Incomplete papers or those not following the guidelines will be returned for correction and may be rejected if requirements are not met.

5. Privacy and Data Use Policies

Data provided by authors will be used exclusively for editorial purposes, in accordance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD – Law No. 13.709/2018), and will not be shared with third parties or used for other purposes.

6. Fees and Access

There are no submission, evaluation, or publication fees. All published papers are open access, following open science principles.

Incomplete submissions will be returned for correction, and papers not adjusted within the established deadline (7 days) may be rejected.

Editorial Policies

Copyright Policy

Ownership

Authors retain the copyright of their works. By accepting publication, the author grants the Journal of Applied Education a non-exclusive license for first publication, reproduction, dissemination, and archiving of the work in digital format.

Reuse License

Articles are preferably published under an open license (Creative Commons — CC BY 4.0), allowing content sharing and reuse as long as proper attribution is given to the author(s) and the source is mentioned. If there is a justified reason for another licensing regime, this will be agreed upon in writing between the author(s) and the editorial board.

Authorship and Assignments Declaration

At the time of submission, authors must declare authorship, the contribution of each co-author, and inform whether third parties hold rights over parts of the text (figures, tables, images). When third-party material is included, the author must provide proof of authorization for reproduction.

Conflicts and Multiple Publications

Submissions that have been fully published in another outlet (except clearly identified preprints) will not be accepted. In case of suspected plagiarism or self-plagiarism, the editorial office will conduct verification and take appropriate measures, which may include rejection, institutional notification, and communication to relevant databases/authorities.

Remuneration and Economic Rights

Any compensation for invited texts will be agreed upon in advance and recorded in a document attached to the publication authorization. The policy on economic rights and reuse will always be communicated at the time of article acceptance.

Evaluation Policy

Evaluation Modalities

• Research articles, technical reports, and case studies: submitted to double-blind peer review, except for justified exceptions (e.g., indicated preprints).
• Opinion pieces, interviews, reviews, and invited texts: evaluated by the editorial team and, when pertinent, by invited reviewers; may be published at the editorial team’s discretion without formal peer review.

Editorial Flow (summary)

• Initial screening: verification of scope alignment, compliance with submission guidelines, and similarity analysis (plagiarism detection).
• Peer review: when screening is positive, the article is sent to at least two ad hoc reviewers (or reviewers with proven expertise), selected according to subject affinity and absence of conflicts of interest.
• Reports: reviewers must assess originality, methodology, analytical coherence, quality of conclusions, theoretical foundation, and ethical aspects. Reports should include clear recommendations and suggestions for text improvement.
• Editorial decision: based on the reviews, the editorial team decides whether to accept, accept with minor corrections (suggested deadline: 15 days), request substantial revisions (suggested deadline: 30 days), or reject. Significant revisions may be sent for another review round.

Criteria and Guiding Questions for Reviewers

Reviewers are invited to consider issues such as: whether the work aligns with the journal’s scope; whether the research question/objective is clear; whether the theoretical framework and methodology are appropriate; whether results are presented transparently; whether conclusions derive from data; whether references are relevant and up to date; whether ethical aspects were observed; whether there are signs of plagiarism or inappropriate use of AI.

Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality

Reviewers must decline invitations when conflicts of interest exist (family ties, recent co-authorship, direct institutional link, etc.). The entire review process is confidential; files must not be shared outside the editorial process.

Deadlines and Responsibilities

As a guideline, the journal recommends the following: confirmation of availability to review within 5 days; submission of the review within 20 days, unless otherwise agreed. The editorial team may replace reviewers when necessary.

Transparency in Publication

Each published article will explicitly indicate: (i) whether it was spontaneously submitted or written by editorial invitation; and (ii) whether it underwent peer review. This information will be visible on the article’s page.

Misconduct and Integrity

Suspicions of misconduct (plagiarism, data fabrication, review manipulation, undeclared use of AI assistance) will be investigated by the editorial team, following best ethical practices, and may result in rejection, retraction, or notification to the involved institutions.

Open Access Policy

Access and Costs

The Journal of Applied Education is open access: all published content is freely available online without reading, download, or redistribution barriers. No submission or publication fees (APC) are charged to authors.

Licensing and Reuse

Articles are preferably made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0), allowing reproduction, adaptation, and commercial use as long as authorship and the original source are cited. Third-party materials (images, tables) with usage restrictions will be identified, and their use will depend on respective permissions.

Archiving and Persistent Identification

When applicable, articles may in the future receive persistent identifiers (DOI) and will be archived in institutional repositories to ensure preservation and long-term access.

Open Science

The journal encourages open science practices: sharing of data, materials, and protocols when applicable, with clear indication of repositories and access policies for datasets. Authors must indicate data availability and, when necessary, any ethical or legal restrictions limiting sharing.

Educational Use and Redistribution

Content may be freely used in teaching, research, and outreach activities, provided proper attribution is given to the author(s) and reference to the Journal of Applied Education is made. For specific commercial uses, the license applied to the article must be observed.