QJERP Manuscript Submission Form 

Submission Guidelines

QualiSearch Journal of Educational Research and Practice (QJERP)

ISSN 3082-5636 (Online)

The QualiSearch Journal of Educational Research and Practice (QJERP) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that publishes scholarly work in education and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal is published monthly by the QualiSearch Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Development, an independent academic and research organization based in the Philippines.

All manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the official QJERP online submission portal. Submissions sent via email are not accepted.

Scope and Focus

QJERP publishes research that contributes to educational theory, practice, and policy. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Educational leadership and governance

• Teaching, learning, and instructional innovation

• Curriculum development and assessment

• Inclusive and special education

• Teacher education and professional development

• Educational technology and digital learning

• Education policy and reform

• Interdisciplinary research with clear educational relevance

Article Types

The journal accepts:

• Original Research Articles (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods)

• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

• Conceptual or Theoretical Papers

• Policy Analyses or Policy Briefs

• Program Evaluation or Action Research Studies

• Case Studies

Submissions derived from theses or dissertations must be substantially revised to meet journal publication standards.

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts must:

• Follow the IMRAD structure (Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Discussion), with Conclusion and References

• Be written in clear academic English

• Follow APA 7th edition formatting

• Typically range from 6,000–7,000 words (excluding references and appendices)

Each submission must include:

• An abstract of 200–250 words

• Three to five keywords

Where applicable, manuscripts must clearly indicate:

• Ethical approval

• Informed consent procedures

Authorship and Originality

Authors must ensure that:

• The manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere

• All listed authors meet accepted authorship criteria (substantial contribution, drafting/revision, approval of final version, and accountability)

• All co-authors have reviewed and approved the submission

Redundant publication, plagiarism, and data fabrication or falsification are strictly prohibited.

Submission Requirements

Authors must upload the following:

• Main Manuscript (anonymized, .doc or .docx format)

• Title Page (author names, affiliations, email addresses, and ORCID iDs, if available)

• Ethics approval documentation (if applicable)

Failure to comply with submission requirements may result in return or rejection prior to review.

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo:

1. Initial editorial screening (scope, formatting, and similarity checking)

2. Double-blind peer review by at least two independent expert reviewers who are not part of the journal’s editorial staff

3. Editorial decision based on reviewer recommendations

Possible decisions include: accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject.
Submission does not guarantee acceptance.

The peer review process typically takes 2–6 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and revision timelines.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Authors may use AI tools for:

• Language editing

• Grammar correction

• Formatting support

However:

• AI tools must not be used to generate, fabricate, or manipulate data, results, or references

• AI systems cannot be listed as authors

• Any substantive use of AI must be clearly disclosed in the manuscript

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their work.

Publication Ethics and Misconduct

QJERP adheres to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics.

The journal has procedures for handling:

• Plagiarism

• Citation manipulation

• Data falsification or fabrication

• Authorship disputes

Allegations of misconduct are investigated following established ethical guidelines, and appropriate actions may include rejection, correction, or retraction.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

QJERP charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) of ₱5,000 per accepted manuscript.

• Payment is required only after formal acceptance

• The APC supports peer review management, editorial processing, and publication

• There are no submission fees

• Payment does not influence editorial decisions

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work and grant QJERP the right of first publication.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits use, distribution, and reproduction provided proper attribution is given.

Licensing information is indicated in both the HTML and PDF versions of each published article.

Digital Identification and Indexing

QJERP is a member of Crossref. All published articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to ensure persistent linking and citation tracking.

The journal is indexed in Google Scholar.

Access and Availability

All articles are published in full-text format and are freely accessible on the journal website.

Contact

For submission and editorial inquiries:
qualisearchconsulting@gmail.com
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