Author Guidelines

Frontiers in Research accepts research articles, critical perspectives, short communications, review articles, case reports, and book reviews in English, Spanish, or French through a double-blind peer-review process.

Submission Requirements

Manuscripts are submitted through our online submission system Open Journal Systems 3.3.0.13. Please register all authors during manuscript submission as this is the corresponding author's responsibility. Authors cannot be added during the review process or after editorial decisions.

Language: Manuscripts accepted in English, Spanish, or French. Authors must use one language consistently throughout the manuscript. Language proofreading is mandatory before submission.

Originality & Plagiarism Policy: Frontiers in Research has zero tolerance for plagiarism. All submissions undergo similarity detection software screening. Authors must ensure complete originality and proper attribution of all sources. Submissions must be original works that have not been published or are under consideration elsewhere.

File Format: Submit manuscripts in Word format with tables and figures embedded in the main text.

Author Information: Include full names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and ORCID numbers for all authors on the title page. One corresponding author must be designated.

Required Templates

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscript Structure: Your manuscript should be compiled in the following order: title page; abstract; keywords; main text (introduction, methods, findings/results, discussion, conclusion, and implications); acknowledgments; declaration of conflicting interest; funding; about the author(s); references; appendices (as appropriate); table(s) with caption(s) (on individual pages); figures; figure captions (as a list).

Word Limits: No word limits for any article type - flexible length policy.

Style Guidelines: Use single quotation marks except where 'a quotation is "within" a quotation'. Long quotations should be indented without quotation marks. Maintain consistent spelling style throughout.

Technical Specifications

Abstract: Unstructured, 250 words maximum, including 3-5 keywords.

Figures: High quality required (1200 dpi line art, 600 dpi grayscale, 300 dpi color). Preferred formats: EPS, PS, JPEG, TIFF, or Microsoft Word.

Tables: Should present new information, not duplicate text content. Supply editable files.

Equations: Ensure equations are editable in Word documents.

Supplemental Material: Videos, datasets, and supporting files can be published via Figshare.

Data Deposition: Deposit research data in recognized repositories with DOI when sharing or making data open.

References: Follow APA 7th Edition style. Ensure all in-text citations appear in reference list and vice versa.

In-Text Citation Examples:

  • Single author: (Bloom, 1956)
  • Two authors: (Burke & Stets, 2009)
  • Multiple authors: (Crawford et al., 2020)
  • Multiple citations: (Bloom, 1956; Burke & Stets, 2009; Crawford et al., 2020)
  • Direct quote with page: (Bloom, 1956, p. 15)

Reference Examples:

Journal Articles:

Lacoe, J., & Steinberg, M. P. (2019). Do suspensions affect student outcomes? Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 41(1), 34-62. https://doi.org/10.3102/0162373718794897

Steinberg, M. P., & Lacoe, J. (2018). Reforming school discipline: School-level policy implementation and the consequences for suspended students and their peers. American Journal of Education, 125(1), 29-77. https://doi.org/10.1086/699811

Books:

Ruxton, C. (2016). Tea: Hydration and other health benefits. Primary Health Care, 26(8), 34-42. https://doi.org/10.7748/phc.2016.e1162

Schwartz, S. J., Luyckx, K., & Vignoles, V. L. (Eds.). (2011). Handbook of identity theory and research. Springer.

Book Chapters:

Rodgers, C., & Scott, K. (2008). The development of the personal self and professional identity in learning to teach. In M. Cochran-Smith, S. Feiman-Nemser, D. J. McIntyre & K. E. Demers (Eds.), Handbook of research on teacher education: Enduring questions and changing contexts (pp. 732-755). Routledge.

Theses:

Borden, D. (2013). Classroom management: Research for beginning teachers (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Evergreen State College.

Web Sources:

OECD (2020). Why open science is critical to combatting COVID-19. Retrieved November 4, 2021, from https://read.oecd-ilibrary.org/view/?ref=129_129916-31pgjnl6cb&title=Why-open-science-is-critical-to-combatting-COVID-19

Conference Papers:

Taylor, J. A. (2006). Assessment: a tool for development and engagement in the first year of university study. Paper presented at the Engaging Students: 9th Pacific Rim in Higher Education Conference, Griffith, Australia. Retrieved December 9, 2023, from http://www.fyhe.com.au/past_papers/2006/Papers/Taylor.pdf

Review & Editorial Process

Articles undergo initial editorial screening followed by double-blind peer review. The complete evaluation process typically takes 8-12 weeks for initial decisions. Authors must respond to reviewer feedback using the Manuscript Revision Form.

Publication Process

Accepted articles undergo design and publication preparation, including DOI assignment. Following these processes, articles are typically published within one week of final acceptance. Frontiers in Research provides complimentary basic proofreading for accepted manuscripts to ensure language standards.

Required Statements

  • Funding: Specify grant details using format "This work was supported by the [Funding Agency] under Grant [number xxxx]" or state "This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors."
  • Disclosure: Declare competing interests or state "The authors report there are no competing interests to declare."
  • Data Availability: Provide information about data access and repository details where applicable.
  • Ethics Approval: For studies involving human or animal subjects, include ethics committee approval and informed consent statements.

Contact Information

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