Thank you for choosing to submit your paper to Social Research and Education Journal (SREJ).
This document provides all the necessary information to ensure that your paper progresses smoothly through peer review, production, and publication. Please read and follow these instructions carefully so that your submission fully meets the journal’s requirements.

About the Journal

Social Research and Education Journal (SREJ) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that focuses on interdisciplinary research in the fields of social sciences, education, and pedagogy. The journal invites submissions that address the following areas:

• Educational theories, curriculum development, and teaching practices in diverse educational settings.

• Social research in education, including sociocultural, economic, and political dimensions of education and learning.

• Policy analysis, program evaluation, and educational reform from local, national, and international perspectives.

• Pedagogical innovations in digital and traditional learning environments.

• Educational equity, social justice, and inclusive education practices.

• Interdisciplinary research that connects education with broader societal issues.

• Community-based and participatory research aimed at improving educational outcomes and social well-being.

By publishing both theoretical insights and applied research, SREJ aims to contribute to a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable approach to education and social research.

Open Access Policy

SREJ is a fully open-access journal. All accepted articles are published online and made freely available to readers worldwide without any subscription barrier. Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing unrestricted reuse with proper citation.

There are no article processing charges (APC) or publication fees for authors.

Peer Review and Ethics

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts. Reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the process.

SREJ adheres to the principles of peer-review integrity, transparency, and ethical publication as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
All manuscripts are checked for originality through plagiarism-detection software prior to review.

Peer Review and Publication Process

The evaluation of manuscripts submitted to Social Research and Education Journal (SREJ) proceeds through the following stages:

1. Initial Editorial Screening
   Each submission is first reviewed by the Editor to ensure its purpose, topic, content, and style align with the journal’s aims and requirements. Manuscripts deemed suitable are forwarded to the Section Editor, while those requiring major adjustments are returned to the authors for revision prior to resubmission.

2. Section Editor Assessment
   The Section Editor determines whether the manuscript should proceed to peer review or be returned to the authors for necessary corrections.

3. Reviewer Selection and Evaluation
   Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and experience in the relevant field. Each reviewer is given 30 days to complete their evaluation. If a reviewer cannot meet the deadline, they may request an extension or decline the invitation.

4. Delayed Reviews
   If a review is not submitted within the allotted period, a reminder is sent, granting an additional 10 days. Failure to respond within this extended timeframe may result in the review being withdrawn and reassigned to another referee.

5. Conflicting Reviewer Reports
   In cases where one referee recommends acceptance and another rejection, the Section Editor carefully evaluates both reports, comparing their arguments and evidence, and makes a decision based on the strength of the reasoning provided. If necessary, a third reviewer may be appointed to ensure a balanced decision.

6. Decision Timeline and Notification
   A final editorial decision is reached after submission, and authors are promptly notified of the outcome.

7. Publication
   Upon acceptance, the article is scheduled for publication in the appropriate issue of SREJ.

Preparing Your Paper

Authors are expected to submit original work that has not been published or is not under review elsewhere.
Submissions should follow the journal’s format and include the following sections (as applicable):

• Title Page

• Abstract (maximum 200 words)

• Keywords (maximum 5)

• Main Text: Introduction, Theoretical Background, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion

• Acknowledgments

• Funding Information

• Disclosure Statement

• References (APA 7th Edition)

• Appendices (if applicable)

• Tables and Figures (each on a separate page with captions)

Style and Formatting

• Use British English (-ize style) consistently.

• Use single quotation marks (‘ ’), with double quotation marks (“ ”) for quotations within quotations.

• Indent long quotations without quotation marks.

• Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.

• Figures must be submitted separately as high-resolution files (JPEG, TIFF, or PNG, minimum 300 dpi).

References

SREJ follows the APA 7th Edition reference style.
Please ensure that all in-text citations correspond accurately to the reference list.

Below are examples for different reference types:

• Book
  Dewey, J. (1938). Experience and education. New York, NY: Macmillan.

• Journal Article
  Fullan, M. (2007). The new meaning of educational change: A personal perspective on the change process. Journal of Educational Change, 8(3), 109–113. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10833-007-9048-1

• Book Chapter (Edited Volume)
  Apple, M. W. (2019). Curriculum and power in the age of accountability. In M. Peters (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Teacher Education (pp. 1–5). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1179-6_21-1

• Thesis or Dissertation
  Giroux, H. A. (1977). Ideology, culture, and the process of schooling (Doctoral dissertation, Carnegie Mellon University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.

• Webpage
  United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. (2024, March 15). Education for sustainable development goals: Learning objectives. https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000372545

• Report or Institutional Publication
  Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. (2020). The future of education and skills: OECD learning compass 2030. OECD Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1787/9789264300002-en

Checklist: What to Include

Before submitting, please ensure your manuscript includes:

• Full author names, institutional affiliations, and ORCID IDs (if available)

• A corresponding author with an active email address

• Abstract (max. 200 words)

• Keywords (max. 5)

• Disclosure statement

• Funding acknowledgment (if applicable)

• Data availability statement (if applicable)

• Biographical notes (max. 150 words per author)

Ethical Considerations

Authors must ensure that all research involving humans, animals, or sensitive data complies with relevant ethical standards and institutional review procedures.
A statement confirming ethical approval and informed consent (if applicable) must be included in the manuscript.

Research must adhere to the Declaration of Helsinki and related ethical frameworks.

Using Third-Party Material

If your paper includes figures, tables, or excerpts from copyrighted works, you are responsible for obtaining written permission from the copyright holder.
All permissions must be obtained before submission.

Data Sharing Policy

SREJ encourages open research practices.
Authors are invited (but not required) to share the data underlying their analyses by depositing it in a recognized data repository and including a Data Availability Statement with their submission.

Submission Process

All manuscripts should be submitted via e mail to srejjournalcontact@gmail.com