Journal Details
Asia Pacific Journal of Education
Instructions for Authors
Manuscripts should be submitted to the Editorial Administrator at APJE@nie.edu.sg. Papers should attempt to present research, innovative theoretical and/or practical insights in relevant current literature and debate.
Articles should be 6000–7000 words (including abstract, references, endnotes and space taken by tables/figures – calculated on 600 words to a journal page) in length, typed in 12-point font on one side of A4 paper, paginated and double-spaced with ample margins. A separate first page should include the full title, a short title for use as a running head, author name(s), institutional and email addresses, and indicate the author responsible for correspondence related to a manuscript submission. The full postal address of the author who will check proofs and receive correspondence and offprints should also be included.
The title should be on page 1 and not exceed 10 words (50 letters), and should be followed by an abstract of 100 to 200 words. Reviews can vary from 1000 words for a single-title review to 6000 words for an essay review.
Contributors should follow guidelines for articles, and attempt to review books in terms of related and current literature and scholarly debate.
Footnotes should be avoided and endnotes kept to a minimum.
All pages should be numbered.
Contributors should be aware that they are addressing an international audience. Jargon should be avoided and “local” terminology clarified for an international audience. Authors should use non-discriminatory language. Articles should be original work, where appropriate should acknowledge any significant contribution by others, and should not have been accepted for publication elsewhere.
Description of the Journal's article style
Description of the Journal's reference style, Quick guide
Any consistent spelling style is acceptable. Please follow the APA Manual for punctuation.
If you have any questions about references or formatting your article, please contact authorqueries@tandf.co.uk (please mention the journal title in your email).
Word Templates
Word templates are available for this journal.
Please open and read the instruction document first, as this will explain how to save and then use the template.
Select the template that is most suitable for your operating system.
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/template/TF_Template_Word_XP_2003_instructions.pdf
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/template/TF_Template_Word_XP_2003.dot
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/template/TF_Template_Word_XP_2007_instructions.pdf
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/template/TF_Template_Word_XP_2007.dotx
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/template/TF_Template_Word_Mac_2004_instructions.pdf
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/template/TF_Template_Word_Mac_2004.dot
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/template/TF_Template_Word_Mac_2008.dot
If you are not able to use the template via the links or if you have any other queries, please contact authortemplate@tandf.co.uk
Tables and captions to illustrations. Tables must be typed out (double-line spacing) on separate pages and not included as part of the text. The captions to illustrations should be gathered together and also typed out on a separate page. Tables and figures should be numbered by Arabic numerals. The approximate position of tables and figures should be indicated in the manuscript. Captions should include keys to symbols.
Figures. All line diagrams and photographs are termed "Figures" and should be numbered consecutively and given short descriptive captions. Line diagrams should be presented as camera-ready copy. Photographs should be submitted as clear, glossy, unmounted black and white prints with good contrast range.
Proofs will be made available to corresponding authors. They should be corrected and returned to the publisher within three days. Major alterations to the text cannot be accepted.
Copyright. It is a condition of publication that authors assign copyright or licence the publication rights in their articles, including abstracts, to Taylor & Francis. This enables us to ensure full copyright protection and to disseminate the article, and of course the Journal, to the widest possible readership in print and electronic formats as appropriate. Authors retain many rights under the Taylor & Francis rights policies, which can be found at http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/authors_journals_copyright_position~db=all. Authors are themselves responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources.
Reprints
Corresponding authors can receive 50 free reprints, free online access to their article through our website (http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/apje) and a complimentary copy of the issue containing their article. Complimentary reprints are available through Rightslink® and additional reprints can be ordered through Rightslink® when proofs are received or alternatively on our journals website. If you have any queries, please contact our reprints department at reprints@tandf.co.uk.
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Books for review can be sent to the Review Editor at the following address:
APJE Review Editor
Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice
National Institute of Education
1 Nanyang Walk
Singapore 637616
