Author Guidelines

The journal welcomes original, rigorous, and impactful scholarly contributions that advance knowledge within STEAM disciplines. Authors are expected to submit manuscripts that demonstrate theoretical significance, methodological excellence, and clear academic contributions. Submitted manuscripts must represent original work, must not have been published previously, and must not be under simultaneous consideration by another journal. All submissions must comply with internationally recognized ethical research standards and the journal’s formatting and submission requirements.

Manuscript Preparation and Structure
Authors should prepare manuscripts with a clear, systematic structure that enables rigorous evaluation and effective scholarly communication. The title should be concise, precise, and reflective of the research's central theme and contribution.
The abstract should provide a comprehensive overview of the study, including the research purpose, methodology, key findings, and theoretical or practical implications. Abstracts should be approximately 150–250 words and should enable readers to understand the significance and contribution of the research. Authors should provide 4–8 keywords that accurately represent the primary concepts, themes, and disciplinary areas addressed in the manuscript.
The introduction should establish the research context, define the central problem, identify key gaps in existing knowledge, present clear research objectives or questions and explain the study's significance. The literature review should critically examine relevant theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence, demonstrating the research's intellectual foundation and positioning the study within existing scholarly debates.
The methodology section should provide a transparent and detailed explanation of the research design, data sources, instruments, procedures, and analytical approaches. Authors should ensure that methodological choices are appropriately justified and sufficiently described to support research validity and reproducibility.
The results section should present research findings in a clear and structured manner using appropriate analytical techniques, including tables, figures, statistical analyses, models, or other relevant forms of evidence. The discussion section should interpret the findings in relation to existing literature, highlight theoretical contributions, explain practical implications, and address the broader significance of the research outcomes.
The conclusion should synthesize the major contributions of the study, acknowledge limitations where appropriate, and propose directions for future research. References must follow the journal’s prescribed citation style, with APA 7th edition recommended unless otherwise specified.

Research Ethics and Integrity
The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity. Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts are original, free from plagiarism, and accurately represent the research process and findings. Authors must obtain appropriate ethical approval for studies involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data where applicable. All potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed, funding sources must be acknowledged, and all individuals who have contributed significantly to the research must receive appropriate recognition.

Authorship Policy
Authorship should be assigned only to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research. Eligible contributions include involvement in research conception or design, data collection or analysis, manuscript development, and critical revision of the intellectual content. All listed authors must review and approve the final version of the manuscript and accept responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of the published work. The journal does not permit honorary, guest, or unjustified authorship.

Recommended Manuscript Structure

  1. Title: The title should be concise, informative, and accurately represent the research focus, theoretical contribution, and scope of the study.
  2. Abstract: The abstract should provide a structured overview of the research by briefly presenting the study purpose, theoretical foundation, methodology, key findings, and major implications. The abstract should clearly demonstrate the research's originality and significance. Recommended length: 150–250 words.
  3. Keywords: Authors should provide 4–8 keywords that accurately represent the major concepts, methods, and research domains covered in the manuscript.
  4. Introduction: The introduction should establish the research context, define the research problem, identify gaps in existing knowledge, present research objectives or questions, and explain the theoretical and practical significance of the study.
  5. Literature Review and Theoretical Framework: This section should critically evaluate relevant scholarly literature, explain existing theoretical perspectives, identify unresolved debates, and develop the conceptual foundation supporting the research.
  6. Methodology: The methodology section should provide a transparent description of the research design, data sources, sampling procedures, instruments, data collection processes, and analytical techniques. Authors should provide sufficient methodological details to support research reliability, validity, and reproducibility.
  7. Results and Findings: This section should present research findings clearly and systematically using appropriate analytical approaches, including tables, figures, statistical analyses, models, or qualitative evidence where relevant.
  8. Discussion and Implications: The discussion should interpret findings in relation to previous research and theoretical perspectives. Authors should explain the study’s academic contributions, practical implications, limitations, and broader relevance.
  9. Conclusion: The conclusion should summarize the major contributions of the research, highlight its significance, acknowledge limitations, and propose directions for future investigation.
  10. References: All cited sources must be accurately listed according to the journal’s required referencing style. The journal recommends APA 7th edition formatting to ensure consistency and international scholarly standards.
    Reference Format Examples (APA 7th Edition)
    Journal Article:
    Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Title of Journal, Volume(Issue), Page–Page. https://doi.org/xxxxx
    Example:
    Smith, J. A., & Lee, R. T. (2024). Artificial intelligence adoption and innovation capability in higher education institutions. Journal of Educational Technology Research, 18(2), 145–162. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
    Book:
    Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.
    Example:
    Brown, T. (2023). Research methods for interdisciplinary studies. Academic Press.
    Book Chapter:
    Author, A. A. (Year). Title of chapter. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. xx–xx). Publisher.
    Conference Paper:
    Author, A. A. (Year). Title of paper. Proceedings of Conference Name, page–page. Publisher/Organization.