Education & Social Sciences

A.     FAQs FOR AUTHORS

 

1. What types of manuscripts does IJESS accept?

IJESS considers original research articles, review articles, theoretical and conceptual papers, case studies, and other scholarly contributions relevant to education and social sciences.

 

2. How do I submit my manuscript?

Manuscripts should be submitted through the official IJESS submission system or designated editorial submission channel. Authors should follow the journal's manuscript preparation and submission requirements.

 

3. Can I submit a manuscript that has already been published?

No. IJESS accepts original work that has not been previously published and is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal.

 

4. How can I check whether my topic is suitable for IJESS?

Authors should review the journal's Aims & Scope before submission. Manuscripts should have a clear connection to education, social sciences, or an appropriate interdisciplinary area.

 

5. Is there a specific manuscript format?

Yes. Authors should follow the journal's prescribed formatting, structure, referencing, and manuscript preparation requirements.

 

6. Can I submit a manuscript that is under review at another journal?

No. Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is not permitted.

 

7. Can multiple authors submit one manuscript?

Yes. All authors who have made appropriate scholarly contributions may be listed as co-authors. All listed authors should approve the final manuscript and submission.

 

8. What is the peer-review process?

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial assessment may be sent to qualified reviewers for evaluation. The editorial team considers reviewer feedback together with its own assessment before making a final decision.

 

9. How long does the review process take?

The timeframe may vary depending on the manuscript, reviewer availability, revisions, and editorial requirements. Authors should refer to the journal's current submission information for indicative timelines.

 

10. What decisions can be made on a manuscript?

A manuscript may receive a decision such as Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.

 

11. Can I revise my manuscript after receiving reviewer comments?

Yes. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts. Revised submissions should address the reviewers' and editors' comments carefully and clearly.

 

12. Can I withdraw my manuscript?

Authors may request withdrawal before publication by contacting the editorial office. Withdrawal requests should include the manuscript details and an appropriate explanation.

 

13. Does IJESS charge a publication fee?

Any applicable publication or article processing charges are communicated through the journal's official channels. Authors should consult the journal's current fee information before submission.

 

14. Can I use AI tools when preparing my manuscript?

AI tools may be used for appropriate purposes such as language improvement or technical assistance, subject to the journal's AI & Generative AI Policy. Authors remain responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the manuscript.

 

15. Can AI be listed as an author?

No. AI systems cannot be listed as authors. Human authors remain responsible for the submitted work.

 

B.     FAQs FOR REVIEWERS

 

1. Who can become a reviewer for IJESS?

Researchers, academics, practitioners, and subject specialists with relevant expertise may be invited to review manuscripts within their areas of competence.

 

2. How are reviewers selected?

Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise, research experience, academic background, and the relevance of their expertise to the manuscript.

 

3. What should I do if I cannot review a manuscript?

If you are unable to complete a review, you should decline the invitation as soon as possible. Where appropriate, you may suggest another qualified reviewer.

 

4. What should I consider before accepting a review?

Reviewers should consider whether the manuscript falls within their expertise, whether they can complete the review within the requested timeframe, and whether any conflict of interest exists.

 

5. Is the review confidential?

Yes. Manuscripts and information obtained through the peer-review process must be treated as confidential.

 

6. Can I share the manuscript with another person?

No. Reviewers should not share, distribute, or disclose unpublished manuscript content without authorization from the journal.

 

7. What should a reviewer evaluate?

Reviewers should consider originality, relevance, methodology, literature, analysis, interpretation, clarity, academic contribution, ethical considerations, and overall scholarly quality.

 

8. Can reviewers recommend rejection?

Yes. Reviewers may recommend acceptance, revision, or rejection based on their academic assessment. The final editorial decision remains with the journal.

 

9. Can reviewers use AI tools?

Reviewers should not upload confidential manuscript content into external AI systems where confidentiality or intellectual property could be compromised. Any use of AI must comply with the journal's AI policy.

 

10. What if I identify plagiarism?

The reviewer should notify the editor through the appropriate confidential channel and provide relevant information or evidence where possible.

 

11. What if I have a conflict of interest?

Reviewers should disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest and decline the review where the conflict could affect impartiality.

 

12. How quickly should I complete a review?

Reviewers should make reasonable efforts to complete reviews within the timeframe specified in the invitation. If additional time is required, the reviewer should contact the editorial office.

 

C.     FAQs ON EDITORIAL & PEER REVIEW

 

1. Does submission guarantee publication?

No. Submission only begins the editorial evaluation process. Publication depends on editorial assessment and, where applicable, peer review.

 

2. Can a manuscript be rejected before peer review?

Yes. A manuscript may be declined at the initial editorial stage if it falls outside the journal's scope, does not meet basic requirements, or has significant academic or ethical concerns.

 

3. Who makes the final publication decision?

The final editorial decision is made by the journal's authorized editorial team based on the manuscript's academic quality and the overall evaluation process.

 

4. Can a manuscript go through more than one round of review?

Yes. Where substantial revisions are required, a revised manuscript may undergo additional editorial or peer evaluation.

 

5. Can authors appeal an editorial decision?

Authors may submit an appeal when they believe a significant procedural or factual issue affected the decision. Appeals should provide clear and substantive grounds for reconsideration.

 

D.    FAQs ON PUBLICATION ETHICS

 

1. What does IJESS consider plagiarism?

Plagiarism includes presenting another person's words, ideas, data, findings, or intellectual work as one's own without appropriate acknowledgment.

 

2. Does IJESS check manuscripts for plagiarism?

The journal may use similarity-detection tools as part of its editorial screening and research-integrity procedures.

 

3. What happens if plagiarism is discovered?

Depending on the seriousness and timing of the issue, the manuscript may be rejected or an appropriate post-publication action may be taken.

 

4. What is a conflict of interest?

A conflict of interest may arise when personal, financial, professional, academic, institutional, or other relationships could influence—or appear to influence—judgment concerning a manuscript.

 

5. Must authors disclose funding?

Yes. Authors should disclose relevant funding or financial support associated with the research where applicable.

 

6. What happens if a serious ethical issue is discovered after publication?

IJESS may investigate the concern and, where appropriate, issue a correction, expression of concern, retraction, or other editorial notice.

 

E. FAQs ON AI & TECHNOLOGY

 

1. Does IJESS allow generative AI?

Yes, subject to responsible and transparent use in accordance with the journal's AI & Generative AI Policy.

 

2. Can AI generate my research data?

No. Fabrication or manipulation of research data using AI or any other method is unacceptable.

 

3. Can AI write references for my manuscript?

Authors remain responsible for verifying every reference. AI-generated or inaccurate references must not be submitted as reliable scholarly sources.

 

4. Can reviewers use AI to evaluate manuscripts?

Reviewers must protect manuscript confidentiality and should not upload confidential material to external AI systems where confidentiality cannot be assured.

 

F. FAQs ON PUBLISHED ARTICLES

 

1. Can an author correct a published article?

If an error is identified after publication, the author should contact the editorial office. The journal will assess the issue and determine whether a correction or another appropriate action is required.

 

2. Can a published article be retracted?

Yes. Where serious errors or research or publication-integrity concerns justify it, an article may be retracted in accordance with the journal's post-publication policies.

 

3. Can a published article simply be withdrawn?

Generally, published articles are not treated as ordinary withdrawals. Post-publication concerns are normally addressed through appropriate correction, retraction, or related editorial procedures.

 

G. FAQs FOR EDITORS & EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS

 

1. What are the responsibilities of IJESS editors?

Editors are responsible for maintaining fair editorial procedures, protecting confidentiality, managing conflicts of interest, supporting research integrity, and making appropriate editorial decisions.

 

2. Can an editor submit a manuscript to IJESS?

Editors and editorial board members may submit manuscripts, but they must not participate in the editorial evaluation or decision-making process concerning their own submissions where a conflict exists.

 

3. What should an editor do when misconduct is suspected?

The editor should follow the journal's publication ethics procedures, maintain confidentiality, assess the concern objectively, and seek appropriate clarification or evidence where necessary.

 

H. GENERAL & CONTACT FAQs

 

1. How can I contact IJESS?

Authors, reviewers, and readers may contact the IJESS Editorial Office through the official contact information provided on the journal website.

 

2. How can I check the status of my manuscript?

Authors may contact the editorial office or use the journal's submission system, where manuscript tracking is available.

 

3. Can I submit questions before submitting my manuscript?

Yes. Authors may contact the editorial office regarding the journal's scope, submission requirements, or other relevant matters before submission.

 

4. Where can I find the journal's policies?

The complete policies are available under the Policies & Guidelines section of the IJESS website.

 

5. Where can I find manuscript preparation instructions?

Authors should consult the For Authors section for detailed information regarding manuscript preparation, formatting, submission, and publication requirements.

 

Still Have Questions?

 

If your question is not addressed above, please contact the IJESS Editorial Office through the journal's official communication channel. When contacting the editorial office regarding a manuscript, authors and reviewers should provide relevant manuscript or review information where applicable.