Submission Guidelines

Author Guidelines for JGED

The Journal of General Education (JGED) welcomes original and high-quality scholarly manuscripts that contribute to interdisciplinary knowledge across education, science, technology, and society. Authors are advised to carefully read and follow the submission guidelines to ensure a smooth review and publication process. Manuscripts that do not conform to the journal's requirements may be returned to authors for revision before peer review.

All submissions must be prepared in accordance with the ethical standards of academic publishing and must comply with the journal's formatting, stylistic, and bibliographic requirements.

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to confirm that their manuscript complies with all of the following conditions. Submissions that do not adhere to these requirements may be returned to the authors for correction before further consideration.

The manuscript is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration by another journal (unless a clear explanation is provided in the Comments to the Editor).

The submission file is prepared in Microsoft Word.

Where available, URLs or DOIs have been provided for all references.

The manuscript text uses a 12-point standard font, is single-spaced, and employs italics rather than underlining (except for URLs).

All tables, figures, and illustrations are embedded in the text at appropriate locations, rather than placed at the end of the document.

The manuscript follows the stylistic, structural, and bibliographic guidelines outlined in the Author Guidelines of JGED.

Author Guidelines

Detailed requirements for manuscript preparation and submission

Preparation of Manuscript

Manuscripts must be written in English using Times New Roman, 12-point font, and single-spaced on A4-sized pages with standard margins (2.5 cm on all sides). Clear, concise, and academically rigorous language is expected throughout the manuscript.

Headings and subheadings should be formatted consistently using boldface and an appropriate hierarchical structure.

Structure of the Manuscript

Regular research articles should be organized in the following sequence:

1 Title
2 Abstract (200–250 words)
3 Keywords (6–7 keywords)
4 Introduction
5 Literature Review
6 Rationale and Methodology
7 Results / Findings
8 Discussion and Conclusion
9 Acknowledgements
10 References
11 Tables and Figures

Recommended Length: 4,000–6,000 words, including references, tables and figures.

Title Page and Anonymity

  • • The first page should include the title, authors' names, institutional affiliations, ORCID (must be included), and contact details.
  • • The second page should include the title only, ensuring anonymity for double-blind peer review.
  • • All pages must be numbered consecutively at the bottom center.

Title

The title should be concise, specific, and reflective of the study's content. It should be written in boldface and sentence case.

Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should briefly summarize the objectives, methods, key findings, and implications. A maximum of six to seven keywords should be provided immediately after the abstract.

Introduction

The introduction should clearly state the research background, objectives, research questions or hypotheses and the significance within a broader academic and societal context.

Methodology

The methodology section must describe the research design, data sources, analytical methods, and study context clearly and transparently.

Results / Findings

This section should present the research findings clearly and logically, supported by tables, figures, or graphs. Repetition between text and visuals should be avoided.

Discussion and Conclusion

The discussion should interpret findings in relation to existing literature, highlighting originality and implications. The conclusion should summarize key contributions and limitations.

Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

  • • All elements must be clearly numbered, titled, and referenced.
  • • Figures in high-resolution format (JPEG or TIFF).
  • • Use SI (metric) units for measurements.

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements may be included to recognize individuals, institutions, or funding agencies that supported the research.

References

All references must follow the prescribed referencing style of JGED (APA style 7th Version). Authors are responsible for accuracy and completeness.

Submission of Manuscripts

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal's official submission system or designated editorial email. All authors listed on the manuscript must have approved the submission and agreed to the responsibilities associated with authorship.

Submission of a manuscript implies that the work is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration elsewhere. Upon acceptance, the manuscript may not be published in any other form or language without prior written permission from the publisher.

Manuscripts that do not conform to the prescribed submission guidelines and formatting requirements may be returned to the authors for necessary revision. Revised manuscripts must be resubmitted within the specified timeframe indicated by the editorial office.

Editorial Office

All submissions should be addressed to:

Office of JGED

Department of General Education (GED)

Southern University Bangladesh

Room No. 5506, Building #5, Level #5

jged@southern.ac.bd