Submissions

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines for the International Journal of Educational Leadership Practitioners (IJELP)

1. Scope and Aims

The International Journal of Educational Leadership Practitioners (IJELP) publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research that advances theory, policy, and practice in educational leadership. The journal welcomes original contributions that provide innovative insights, empirical evidence, and practical applications for leadership across diverse educational contexts.

2. Submission Categories

• Research Articles
  Empirical studies employing robust and appropriate methodological approaches.
• Review Papers
  Critical and comprehensive syntheses of current research, theory, and emerging trends.
• Case Studies
  In-depth analyses of specific educational leadership practices, interventions, or institutional experiences.
• Commentaries and Opinions
  Scholarly perspectives and debates on contemporary issues in educational leadership.

3. Manuscript Preparation

• Language: Manuscripts must be written in UK English.
• File Format: Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
• Font and Spacing:
• Font: Arial, 12-point
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Margins: Standard (2.54 cm / 1 inch)
• Length:
• Research Articles & Review Papers: 5,000–8,000 words
• Case Studies: 3,000–5,000 words
• Commentaries/Opinions: Maximum 2,500 words

4. Manuscript Structure

• Title Page
  Include title, author(s) name(s), institutional affiliation(s), corresponding author’s contact details, and acknowledgements.
• Abstract
  A concise summary not exceeding 250 words.
• Keywords
  Provide up to five keywords.
• Main Text
  Research articles should typically include:
  Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
  (Section headings may be adapted as appropriate for other submission types.)
• References
  Must follow APA 7th edition guidelines.

5. Tables and Figures

• Place tables and figures within the text at appropriate points.
• Formatting requirements:
• Tables: single-spaced; no vertical lines, shading, or patterns
• Use minimal formatting; gridlines should not be visible
• Vertical alignment of cells should be centred
• Captions:
• Table titles: placed above the table
• Figure captions: placed below the figure
• Spacing:
  Leave two blank lines before and after each table or figure.
• Source:
  Indicate the source below each table or figure where applicable.
• All tables and figures must be referenced in the text before they appear.

6. Referencing Style

IJELP follows the APA 7th edition referencing style.

• In-text citations: author-date format (e.g., Smith, 2020)
• Reference list: alphabetical order by authors’ surnames
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all references

7. Ethical Considerations

• Originality:
  Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Plagiarism:
  All submissions are screened for plagiarism.
• Similarity index must be below 10%
• Proper citation of all sources is required
• Self-Plagiarism:
  Authors must clearly acknowledge any reuse of previously published work.
• Conflicts of Interest:
  All potential conflicts must be disclosed.
• Ethical Approval:
  Research involving human participants must include evidence of ethical approval.