Update on Manuscript Submission Requirements and Templates

OFFICIAL JOURNAL ANNOUNCEMENT Update on Manuscript Submission Requirements and Templates Effective October 22, 2026

The International Journal of Education and Learning Studies (IJELS) announces an update to its manuscript submission requirements, effective October 22, 2026, to simplify the submission process and provide greater flexibility for authors.

Simplification of Manuscript Templates

Authors are no longer required to follow a rigid journal-specific article layout template. Nevertheless, all manuscripts must comply with the journal's academic writing standards, article structure, basic formatting requirements, citation style, and publication ethics as specified in the Author Guidelines.

Required Submission Documents

All new submissions must include the following three separate documents:

01. Cover Letter

A formal submission letter outlining manuscript originality, scholarly contribution, relevance to the journal, and confirmation that all authors have reviewed and approved the submission.

02. Title Page

A separate document containing the manuscript title, author identities, institutional affiliations, corresponding author details, authorship contributions, and required declarations.

03. Anonymous Manuscript

The complete scholarly manuscript prepared without author-identifying information to maintain confidentiality during the double-blind peer-review process.

Supporting Document Formats

IJELS continues to provide standard document formats for the Title Page and Anonymous Manuscript to assist authors in preparing their submissions. These formats serve as practical guidance and do not impose a rigid article layout template.

Implementation Date

The revised requirements apply to all new manuscript submissions beginning October 22, 2026.

This adjustment does not change the journal's standards regarding scholarly quality, publication ethics, editorial transparency, or independent peer review.

Important Information for Authors

Authors are advised to carefully review the updated Author Guidelines before submitting their manuscripts.

View Author Guidelines →

The Editorial Board appreciates the continued contributions of authors and remains committed to improving the accessibility, efficiency, and quality of the journal's scholarly publishing process.

Editorial Board International Journal of Education and Learning Studies (IJELS)