Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

• The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
• The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
• The text is double-spaced; uses a 12-point font; all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points.
• Attach Research undertaking form . ( click here to download the form)
• The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines and Standards

First: General Rules for Submitting Research

1. The International Journal of Psychological and Educational Research publishes original scientific research and case studies in psychology and education. Submissions may be in Arabic or English, must be unpublished, and cannot be under review elsewhere.
2. Researchers must register and submit their publication requests via the journal’s website, completing the required submission form.
3. All submissions undergo a preliminary evaluation by the editorial board to determine compliance with journal standards.
4. Research passing initial evaluation is subject to double-blind peer review by at least two qualified referees. In case of conflicting reviews, a third referee is consulted.
5. The review and acceptance process typically takes approximately two months.
6. There are no submission or publication fees.
7. All papers undergo plagiarism screening; similarity scores must not exceed 20%.
8. Authors must adhere to the principles of scientific integrity and honesty.
9. Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and acknowledge financial support sources.

• For joint submissions, authors must specify the order of contributors in writing.
• Concurrent submissions of the same research to multiple journals are prohibited.
• Authors are solely responsible for the accuracy and validity of their research findings and opinions expressed.
• A completed Research Undertaking Form must be attached (click here to download).

Second: Rules for Submitting Research

1. The title page must include authors' names, affiliations, academic ranks (if applicable), emails, and phone numbers.
2. Upload the research and attachments via the designated submission platform. The journal will acknowledge receipt with a confirmation letter and research ID within seven working days.
3. Submit abstracts in both English and Arabic (maximum 150 words each) on separate pages. Each abstract should include the title, author names, affiliations, and keywords.
4. For English papers, Arabic references must be Romanized and included among foreign references.
5. Manuscripts should be prepared using Microsoft Word with the following formatting:
   • Arabic papers: Traditional Arabic font, size 14
   • English papers: Times New Roman font, size 12
   • Line spacing: 1.5; Margins: 2.5 cm (all sides)
6. Place all illustrations, figures, and tables within the text at relevant points, formatted per the APA 7th edition manual.
7. Submit data collection tools with the research upon request.
8. The manuscript should include the following sections:
   • Introduction and Theoretical Framework (with literature review)
   • Research Problem
   • Research Questions or Hypotheses
   • Significance of the Study
   • Research Limitations
   • Definitions of Key Variables
   • Methodology (Population & Sample, Tools, Validity & Reliability, Statistical Methods)
   • Results
   • Discussion and Recommendations
9. Follow APA 7th edition guidelines for in-text citations and reference lists.

Copyright and Licensing

First: Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright for all published papers under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. This permits free access, distribution, and reproduction of the work, provided proper attribution to the original publication.

By submitting to this journal, authors agree that their work will be published under this license, ensuring maximum dissemination and reuse with appropriate credit.

Second: Reproducing Published Material from Other Publishers

Authors must obtain permission to reuse any copyrighted material, including figures, tables, or excerpts. Permission is required for:

• Previously published works without retained author copyright.
• Significant excerpts from third-party works.
• Unmodified or minimally altered visual materials.
• Copyrighted photographs.

Permission is not required for:

• Reconstructed tables using published data (with proper citation).
• Short quotations under fair use.
• Heavily altered graphs, charts, or artworks beyond recognition.

Third: Obtaining Authorization

Begin obtaining permissions early to prevent publication delays. When citing reused materials, include the acknowledgment:
"Replicated with permission from [Author], [Book/Journal Title]; published by [Publisher], [Year]."

Fourth: Journal Rights

1. The journal reserves the right to reject submissions without providing detailed explanations or arbitration reports.
2. If the researcher fails to make the required amendments within two months of receiving the journal’s reports, the research will be considered withdrawn. The journal reserves the right to charge evaluation fees unless the researcher provides a compelling excuse deemed acceptable by the editorial board.
3. Accepted articles are published based on acceptance date priority.
4. Simultaneous publication of accepted papers in other journals is prohibited.
5. Opinions expressed in articles are solely those of the authors.

Fifth: Author Responsibilities and Rights

1. Researchers receive submission confirmation and research ID via the designated system.
2. Authors are promptly informed of initial editorial decisions.
3. Final decisions after peer review are communicated with acceptance, revision, or rejection notifications. Revisions must be submitted within one month.
4. Acceptance letters are issued upon submission of the final version.
5. Withdrawal is not permitted after submission to external reviewers.
6. Authors must notify the editor-in-chief of significant errors in submitted or published work.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides free, unrestricted access to its content under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), consistent with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI). Users may read, download, distribute, and use content without prior permission, provided proper citation is given.

Privacy Statement

Personal information (names, emails) provided on the journal site is used solely for publication purposes and will not be disclosed to third parties.