Author Guideline

Journal of Teaching Innovation and Reform offers an efficient online submission and tracking platform to streamline the process for authors. Manuscripts should be uploaded via the Journal Management System (JMS).
Before submission, authors are advised to prepare their manuscripts in full compliance with the guidelines below to help ensure a swift review and publication process.

 

Important Notes for Authors

• Avoid sending low-resolution files, oversized graphics, or files compressed with formats such as ZipIt or StuffIt.
• Large image files can hinder online submission. When possible, convert them to JPEG at the highest resolution available.
• Editorial evaluation typically takes around one week from submission. Peer review generally requires 2–3 weeks, allowing final publication within 4–6 weeks from the date of submission.

Acknowledgements
All claims, observations, and statements must be supported by proper citations. Every contributor—no matter how minor their role—should be acknowledged to prevent future disputes.

Short Reports
Reports should be concise yet complete—approximately 1,500 words including tables and figures. Only well-formed, clearly written reports with definitive findings will be considered.

Special / Thematic Issues
Journal of Teaching Innovation and Reform occasionally publish special editions, often based on invited conference papers or focused collections on emerging topics. These may include reviews, original research, and short communications. Guest Editors are appointed by the journal but can also be proposed by researchers with suitable topic ideas.

Proofs
Proofs are final PDF versions sent to the corresponding author (or first-named author if not specified) before publication. Authors must return corrected proofs within 72 hours.
Only typographical or formatting errors should be changed at this stage. Late corrections cannot be guaranteed for inclusion.

Manuscript Format

• Acceptable file formats: MS Word (.doc/.docx) or LaTeX.
• Manuscripts should clearly present research methods, key results, and discussion points.
• Figures, tables, and references should be cited in the text at the relevant points and accompanied by captions or legends.
• All manuscripts must be written in English. Authors for whom English is a second language are strongly encouraged to have their work proofread before submission.

Required Sections for Research Articles

1. Title
2. Authors’ names and affiliations
3. Corresponding author’s full contact details
4. Abstract
5. Keywords (6–8 relevant terms)
6. Introduction
7. Materials and Methods
8. Results
9. Discussion
10. Conclusion
11. List of Abbreviations (if applicable)
12. Funding statement (if applicable)
13. Conflict of Interest
14. Acknowledgements
15. References
16. Appendices (if any)
17. Figures and Tables
18. Supplementary Material (if any)

Title & Abstract

• Title: Concise, specific, and no more than 130 characters.
• Abstract: Summarize the study’s aim, methodology, and main conclusions in clear and precise language.

Materials and Methods
Provide sufficient detail for replication of the study. Include data sources, approval by ethics committees (if relevant), and specifics on analytical or experimental methods.

Results & Discussion

• Results: Present main findings in logical order, avoiding duplication between text, tables, and figures.
• Discussion: Interpret and evaluate findings, highlighting their significance without excessive citation of previous work.
• Results and discussion may be combined or presented separately.

Conclusion
Briefly summarize the study’s key outcomes and, where relevant, suggest avenues for future research.

Funding & Conflicts of Interest
Clearly disclose all sources of funding, including grant numbers. If no funding was received, state the institutional or personal nature of the work. Also declare any potential conflicts of interest.

Technical Requirements

• Units: Use SI units throughout; if non-standard units are used, provide conversions.
• Special Symbols: Define any unusual symbols and list them in an appendix if extensive.
• Abbreviations: Define upon first use or provide a separate list.
• Appendices: Use for essential but lengthy methodological details.
• Endnotes: Preferred over footnotes for smoother reading.

References
Follow Vancouver style for citations:

• References numbered sequentially in the order they appear in the text.
• Use correct journal abbreviations (Index Medicus/MEDLINE).
• For three authors or fewer: list all; for more than three, list the first three followed by et al. (in italics).

Examples:
[1] Smith SD, Jones AD. Organ donation. N Engl J Med. 2001;657:230–5.
[2] Brown JG. Asphyxiation. Med J Aust. 2003;432:120–4.

Figures & Tables

• Figures: Number consecutively; captions mandatory; submit as separate files in TIFF/JPEG (min. 300 dpi) or EPS (min. 800 dpi).
• Tables: Number in Arabic numerals; provide concise captions; ensure cell borders are visible; cite each table in the text.

 

Article Processing Charges:

The Journal of Teaching Innovation and Reform follows an Open Access model, offering free and immediate access to all published content. There is no submission fee; however, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of GBP 200 is payable only upon acceptance to support publication costs. Payments can be made via Debit/Credit Card or Bank Transfer (GBP 220 including bank fee).