The Psychology & Education Journal only accepts original manuscripts that have not been submitted for evaluation in any other journal.
The lead author of the manuscript must submit a document (Statement of Original Work and Copyright – template at the end of this document) signed by all authors, declaring that the work is original and has not been submitted to or published in another journal. This declaration also includes: a) the authors’ agreement to grant Psychology & Education Journal the rights for first publication; b) the authors’ right to share their article’s link on personal and academic platforms; c) Psychology & Education Journal may publish the journal's website and/or article links within the academic community. Manuscripts should be prepared according to the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines (Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition).
All manuscripts, regardless of study type, must be submitted electronically (one copy) with the following structure:
- First Page should include only personal and institutional information about the authors, email address for correspondence, and the article title.
- Second Page should present titles and abstracts in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. Titles must use Times New Roman, size 12, bold, single-spaced, with a maximum of 20 words, and abstracts in Times New Roman, size 10, single-spaced, up to 350 words, accompanied by 5-6 keywords.
Abstracts should include the following sections: Introduction, Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusion.
- Documents should be submitted in Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX, or Rich Text (RTF)), using Times New Roman, size 12, double line spacing.
- Figures and Tables should be submitted on a separate page, properly formatted and numbered in the order they appear in the text. The maximum number of tables and/or figures is 5 to 6, depending on the document type. Each figure should be cropped to minimise surrounding white space and should not exceed 10 MB. Accepted file formats for figures include PDF, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, BMP. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission from the copyright holder for reproducing figures (or tables) previously published elsewhere. Figures and tables must follow APA formatting guidelines (Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition).
The following categories of manuscripts are accepted for publication:
- Original Research (e.g., experimental research, clinical research): 20 pages, approximately 6,000 words (includes all manuscript parts: text, references, tables, and figures).
- Essays, Case Reports, Innovative Interventions: maximum of 10 pages, approximately 3,000 words (includes all manuscript parts: text, references, tables, and figures).
- Reviews or Meta-Analyses: maximum of 20 pages, approximately 6,000 words (includes all manuscript parts: text, references, tables, and figures).
- Letters to the Editor: Maximum of 5 pages, approximately 1,500 words (includes all manuscript parts: text, references, tables, and figures).
The following table (Table 1) provides a summary of specific elements related to structure, length, and figures and/or tables for each type of manuscript.
Summary of specific elements for each manuscript type
| Type of Manuscript | Abstract Structure | Manuscript Structure | Length | Figures and Tables |
| Original Research | Introduction, Objectives, Methods, Results, Discussion. | Introduction, Objectives, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References | 20 pages, approximately 6,000 words | Maximum 6 |
| Essays, Case Reports, Interventions | Introduction, Case Description, Objectives, Methods, Results, Discussion. | Introduction, Case Description, Objectives, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References | 10 pages, approximately 3,000 words | Maximum 5 |
| Reviews or Meta-Analyses | Introduction, Objectives, Methods, Results, Discussion. | Introduction, Objectives, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References | 20 pages, approximately 6,000 words | Maximum 6 |
| Letter to the Editor | No abstract | No defined structure | 5 pages, approximately 1,500 words | Maximum 2 |
| Editorial | No abstract | No defined structure | 5 pages, approximately 1,500 words | Maximum 1 |
Note: Authors may use the Submission Checklist found at the end of this document to review the status of their work.
After submission, manuscripts will be reviewed following this procedure:
1. An initial assessment by the editorial team examining: a) the manuscript’s relevance to the journal’s scientific scope; b) formal adherence to submission guidelines; c) the manuscript’s scientific quality.
2. Manuscripts that pass the initial assessment are subject to a second, double-blind peer review (reviewers will not know the authors' identity). This second assessment is conducted by 2 to 3 external reviewers selected based on their expertise in the manuscript’s field, using an evaluation grid that includes elements like:
a. Title, abstracts, keywords;
b. Theoretical framework;
c. Research question;
d. General and specific methodology;
e. Analysis and discussion of results;
f. Conclusions;
g. References and citations must follow APA style (7th Edition);
h. Ethical and professional considerations;
3. Reviewers’ decision will be categorised as follows:
a. Accepted: the manuscript is ready for publication in its current form;
b. Accepted with revisions: minor revisions are required for publication;
c. Rejected: the manuscript does not meet the requirements or fit the criteria outlined above.
4. Authors of manuscripts not accepted at any review stage will be notified of the decision via email.
