Manuscript Types

Journal of Science and Science Education (JoSSEd) publishes high-quality, original, and scientifically rigorous manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of science, science education, educational technology, and related applied scientific disciplines.

The journal welcomes scholarly contributions that demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, theoretical significance, practical relevance, and clear contributions to national and international scientific knowledge.

JoSSEd considers the following manuscript types for publication: Original Research Articles, Review Articles, Short Communications, and Methodological Articles. All submissions must comply with the journal's Focus and Scope, Author Guidelines, Publication Ethics Policy, and applicable editorial requirements.

1. Original Research Articles

Original Research Articles report new and previously unpublished research findings that make a meaningful contribution to scientific knowledge, theoretical development, educational practice, or applied scientific innovation.

This manuscript type is the journal's primary publication category and may include quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, experimental, quasi-experimental, developmental, or other scientifically justified research designs.

Original Research Articles must clearly establish the research problem, identify a relevant research gap, explain the novelty of the study, present a rigorous methodology, and provide findings supported by appropriate evidence and critical discussion.

Recommended Structure

1. Title
2. Abstract and Keywords
3. Introduction
4. Materials and Methods / Research Methods
5. Results
6. Discussion
7. Conclusion
8. Declarations, where applicable
9. References

Results and Discussion may be presented as separate or combined sections where permitted by the journal's manuscript template.

Evaluation Priorities

• Originality and significance of the research findings.
• Clarity of the research gap, novelty, and objectives.
• Appropriateness and transparency of the research methodology.
• Validity, reliability, and interpretation of research findings.
• Depth of discussion and engagement with previous studies.
• Contribution to scientific knowledge, educational practice, or applied research.

2. Review Articles

Review Articles provide comprehensive, critical, and evidence-based analyses of existing scientific literature within the journal's scope.

JoSSEd welcomes systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, scoping reviews, and other rigorous review methodologies that synthesize current knowledge, identify research gaps, evaluate existing evidence, and propose directions for future research.

Review Articles must go beyond descriptive summaries of previous publications. They should demonstrate a clearly defined review objective, transparent methodology, critical synthesis, and meaningful theoretical or practical implications.

Recommended Structure

1. Title
2. Abstract and Keywords
3. Introduction
4. Review Methodology
5. Results or Evidence Synthesis
6. Discussion
7. Research Gaps and Future Directions
8. Conclusion
9. Declarations, where applicable
10. References

Additional Requirements

• Clear formulation of the review questions or objectives.
• Transparent identification of information sources and search strategies.
• Explicit inclusion and exclusion criteria, where applicable.
• Appropriate assessment of the included evidence.
• Critical synthesis rather than a purely descriptive presentation.
• Use of recognized reporting guidelines, such as PRISMA 2020, when applicable.

Narrative reviews may be considered when they provide substantial critical insight and a well-justified scholarly contribution. Reviews based solely on unstructured summaries without analytical depth may be rejected during editorial screening.

3. Short Communications

Short Communications present concise reports of original research findings, preliminary discoveries, emerging scientific evidence, or innovative developments that are scientifically significant and suitable for timely scholarly dissemination.

Although shorter than full Original Research Articles, Short Communications must demonstrate methodological soundness, sufficient supporting evidence, and a clear contribution to the relevant field.

This category may include focused experimental findings, concise empirical studies, novel observations, or innovative approaches with immediate scientific or educational relevance.

Recommended Structure

1. Title
2. Abstract and Keywords
3. Introduction
4. Methods
5. Results and Discussion
6. Conclusion
7. Declarations, where applicable
8. References

Evaluation Priorities

• Scientific originality and relevance.
• Clarity and conciseness of presentation.
• Appropriate methodology and adequate supporting evidence.
• Significance of the reported findings.
• Clear conclusions supported by the available data.

Short Communications are not intended for incomplete studies or research findings that lack sufficient scientific validation.

4. Methodological Articles

Methodological Articles present the development, refinement, validation, or innovative application of research methods, scientific instruments, assessment tools, analytical procedures, or technological approaches relevant to the journal's focus and scope.

This category includes methodological innovations in science education, experimental sciences, educational technology, measurement and evaluation, and related applied research fields.

Examples may include the development and validation of scientific literacy instruments, innovative laboratory procedures, educational assessment frameworks, digital learning evaluation methods, and analytical approaches that improve research accuracy, reliability, or reproducibility.

Recommended Structure

1. Title
2. Abstract and Keywords
3. Introduction
4. Method Development or Research Design
5. Validation and Evaluation Procedures
6. Results
7. Discussion
8. Conclusion
9. Declarations, where applicable
10. References

Evaluation Priorities

• Originality and relevance of the proposed method or instrument.
• Clarity and reproducibility of methodological procedures.
• Appropriate validation and reliability evidence.
• Demonstrated advantages, limitations, or improvements over existing approaches.
• Potential application and contribution to future scientific research.

5. Summary of Manuscript Types

6. General Manuscript Requirements

Regardless of manuscript type, all submissions to JoSSEd must meet the following requirements:

1. Originality: The manuscript must present original scholarly work and must not have been published elsewhere in substantially the same form.
2. Relevance: The manuscript must fall within the journal's Focus and Scope.
3. Scientific Quality: The research must demonstrate appropriate methodological rigor, reliable evidence, and clear scientific reasoning.
4. Research Contribution: The manuscript must explain its novelty, significance, and contribution to the advancement of knowledge.
5. Ethical Compliance: The manuscript must comply with the journal's publication ethics, authorship, and research integrity requirements.
6. Similarity Screening: All submitted manuscripts must undergo Turnitin screening and must have a similarity index of no more than 20%. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold will be rejected during initial editorial screening.
7. Manuscript Formatting: The manuscript must follow the journal's official template and Author Guidelines.
8. Language Quality: The manuscript must be written clearly and professionally using appropriate academic language.
9. References: Citations and references must follow the journal's required referencing style.
10. Declarations: Authors must provide applicable statements regarding author contributions, funding, conflicts of interest, ethical approval, and data availability.

7. Manuscript Evaluation and Peer Review

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess relevance, completeness, originality, ethical compliance, and adherence to the journal's submission requirements.

Manuscripts that satisfy the initial screening requirements are evaluated through the journal's single-blind peer-review process, in which reviewers know the identities of the authors while reviewer identities remain confidential.

Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific merit, originality, methodological rigor, validity of findings, clarity of presentation, and contribution to the relevant field.

The Editor-in-Chief or an authorized editor makes the final publication decision based on the review reports and the journal's editorial standards.

8. Manuscripts Not Considered for Publication

JoSSEd does not consider manuscripts that:

• Fall outside the journal's Focus and Scope.
• Lack a clear scientific contribution or meaningful originality.
• Contain substantial methodological weaknesses that undermine the validity of the findings.
• Consist solely of descriptive reports without sufficient scientific analysis or interpretation.
• Contain plagiarism, fabricated or falsified research data, or other serious ethical violations.
• Exceed the journal's maximum Turnitin similarity threshold of 20%.
• Have already been published elsewhere in substantially the same form.
• Are simultaneously under consideration by another journal.
• Do not comply with essential submission or publication ethics requirements.

The editorial team reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet these requirements without proceeding to external peer review.

9. Manuscript Preparation and Submission

Authors must prepare their manuscripts according to the official JoSSEd manuscript template and submit them through the journal's Online Journal System (OJS).

Authors are encouraged to carefully review the journal's Author Guidelines, Focus and Scope, Publication Ethics Policy, and other relevant editorial policies before submitting their manuscripts.

Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal's formatting or submission requirements may be returned for technical correction or rejected during initial editorial screening.

For detailed submission requirements, please visit the journal's Author Guidelines and Submission Page.