Author Guide

Article Template

We recommend that you carefully check the AJESS Journal Article Upload Checklist below before uploading your article.

AJESS Journal Article Submission Checklist

General Control

• Does your article comply with the publication scope of AJESS Journal?
• Is your article an original study? Has it not been published elsewhere before?
• Does your article comply with ethical rules? (Does it not contain plagiarism, forgery, etc.?)
• Is your article clear and understandable in terms of language and expression?
• Has your article been formatted in accordance with the AJESS Journal template?

Formatting Control

• Does the article title reflect the content in a short, concise, and accurate way?
• Are author names and institution information stated correctly and completely?
• Does the abstract clearly express the purpose, method, and results of the article?
• Do the keywords accurately represent the content of the article?
• Does the article text include introduction, method, findings, discussion, and conclusion sections?
• Are tables and figures properly referenced within the text?
• Are the references organized in accordance with the AJESS Journal's citation style?

Content Control

• Does the introduction section clearly reveal the purpose and importance of the research?
• Does the method section explain in detail how the research was conducted?
• Does the findings section present the results of the research in a clear and understandable way?
• Does the discussion section relate and interpret the findings with the literature?
• Does the conclusion section summarize the main findings of the research and offer suggestions for future research?
• Does the article use a scientific language and style?
• Does the article have a consistent and logical flow?

Submission Control

• Is the article file in the format accepted by AJESS Journal? (.doc, .docx, etc.)?
• Is the contact information of all authors entered correctly and completely?
• Has the Transfer of Copyright Agreement Form been signed by all authors and, if available, have additional files (tables, figures, etc.) been uploaded correctly?
• Have all steps in the article submission process been completed?

Additional Notes

• Before submitting your article, carefully read the AJESS Journal's "Author Guidelines".
• After submitting your article, regularly check your e-mail address.
• If you have any questions about your article, do not hesitate to contact the AJESS Journal editorial office.

Guidelines for Reviewers

AJESS Peer Review Guidelines

Introduction

Dear Reviewer,

Thank you for contributing to the review process of manuscripts submitted to AJESS. The Academic Journal of Education and Social Sciences (AJESS) is committed to maintaining the quality and integrity of scientific knowledge and has adopted a double-blind peer review model. This guideline is designed to assist you in the review process and ensure the consistency of your evaluations.

Principles of the Peer Review Process

• Impartiality and Objectivity: Conduct your reviews by focusing on the scientific content of the manuscript, free from personal biases.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of author and reviewer identities. Do not share the manuscript or the review process with third parties.
• Constructive Feedback: Provide constructive and detailed feedback to authors to help them improve their manuscripts.
• Ethical Rules: Adhere to ethical rules and scientific integrity in accordance with COPE and ICMJE guidelines.   

Evaluation Criteria

Your evaluation should focus on the following criteria:

1. Scientific Contribution:
   • Does the manuscript make an original and significant contribution to the relevant field?
   • Do the findings presented in the manuscript offer a new perspective on the existing literature?
   • Is the research question and hypothesis of the manuscript clearly and explicitly stated?
2. Methodological Accuracy:
   • Are the research methods used valid and reliable?
   • Is the research design and sample selection appropriate?
   • Are the data collection and analysis methods applied correctly?
3. Presentation of Data and Findings:
   • Are the data presented clearly, understandably, and accurately?
   • Are the findings interpreted in accordance with the research question?
   • Are the results supported by the obtained data?
4. Compliance with Literature:
   • Does the manuscript adequately cover the relevant literature?
   • Are the sources used correctly and consistently?
   • Have the authors addressed the newest developements in the related field?
5. Writing and Presentation Quality:
   • Does the manuscript comply with academic writing rules (APA, MLA, etc.)?
   • Is the grammar and expression clear, understandable, and fluent?
   • Does the manuscript have a regular and consistent structure?
6. Ethical Evaluation:
   • Have you identified any ethical violations (plagiarism, data fabrication, etc.) in the manuscript?
   • Compliance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors) guidelines.   

Evaluation Report

Your evaluation report should include the following elements:

• General Evaluation: A general evaluation summarizing the strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript.
• Detailed Feedback: Detailed feedback on each section according to the above criteria.
• Correction Suggestions: Concrete correction suggestions to help authors improve their manuscripts.
• Publication Recommendation: A clear recommendation for the manuscript's acceptance, revision, or rejection.

Evaluation Process

1. After receiving the manuscript, check whether you have sufficient time for the evaluation.
2. Read the manuscript carefully and evaluate it according to the above criteria.
3. Prepare your evaluation report in a detailed and constructive manner.
4. Upload your report to AJESS's online system within the specified time.

Additional Information

• AJESS applies a double-blind peer review model, so author and reviewer identities will be kept confidential.   
• If you have any questions during the evaluation process, you can contact the AJESS editors.
• AJESS will make a decision on the manuscript's acceptance, revision, or rejection based on the reviewers' feedback.

Thank you again for your contributions.

Copyright Transfer Agreement

Dear Authors,

Before submitting your article to our journal, please fill out the Copyright Transfer Agreement form and upload it during the article submission process. Completing and uploading this form is mandatory for the publication of your article.

Thank you.