Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines
International Scientific Pedagogical Research (ISPR), published by American Irfano Global Academy LLC, welcomes high-quality original manuscripts that contribute significantly to the advancement of scientific knowledge. Authors are invited to submit research that demonstrates originality, methodological rigor, and relevance to international scholarly discussions.
All manuscripts must comply with the following submission guidelines.
1. Manuscript Types
The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:
Original Research Articles
Full-length papers presenting original empirical or theoretical research.
Review Articles
Critical and systematic reviews of existing literature that synthesize current knowledge and identify future research directions.
Case Studies
Analyses of specific educational, linguistic, technological, or social phenomena that provide practical and theoretical insights.
Methodological Papers
Articles introducing new research methods, analytical frameworks, or pedagogical approaches.
Short Communications
Brief reports presenting preliminary findings or innovative ideas.
Book Reviews
Scholarly evaluations of recently published academic books relevant to the journal's scope.
2. Manuscript Preparation
Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English and should follow internationally recognized scholarly standards.
Formatting Requirements
File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 12 pt
Line spacing: 1.5
Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
Page numbers must be included.
Recommended length:
Research Articles: 6000–9000 words
Review Articles: 7000–10000 words
Short Communications: 3000–4000 words
3. Manuscript Structure (IMRAD Format)
Research articles must follow the internationally recognized IMRAD structure.
Title
The title should be concise, informative, and reflect the main focus of the study.
Author Information
Include:
Full name(s) of author(s)
Institutional affiliation
Country
Email address of corresponding author
ORCID ID (recommended)
Abstract
The abstract should contain 150–250 words and summarize:
Research background
Objectives
Methods
Key findings
Main conclusions
Keywords
Provide 5–7 keywords that reflect the core themes of the article.
Introduction
The introduction should include:
Background of the research problem
Literature review
Research gap
Research objectives and questions
Methods
This section must clearly explain:
Research design
Participants or data sources
Instruments or materials
Data collection procedures
Data analysis methods
Results
Present the findings clearly and logically. Tables and figures should be used where appropriate.
Discussion
Interpret the results and compare them with existing research findings. Highlight the significance and implications of the study.
Conclusion
Summarize the key findings and explain the theoretical and practical contributions of the research. Suggestions for future research may also be included.
4. Tables and Figures
Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially.
Each table and figure should have a clear title.
Sources must be indicated when data are adapted from other publications.
Example:
Table 1. Student Language Performance Results
Figures must be submitted in high resolution.
5. Citation and References
The journal uses the APA (7th edition) referencing style.
All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list.
Examples:
Journal Article
Richards, J. C. (2015). The changing face of language learning. TESOL Quarterly, 49(1), 12–23.
Book
Brown, H. D. (2014). Principles of language learning and teaching. Pearson Education.
Book Chapter
Krashen, S. (2013). Second language acquisition theory. In J. Arnold (Ed.), Language learning psychology (pp. 45–63). Cambridge University Press.

6. Ethical Considerations
Authors must follow internationally recognized standards of research ethics.
Manuscripts submitted to the journal must:
Be original and unpublished work
Not be under consideration elsewhere
Properly cite all sources
Avoid plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification of data
All submissions may be checked using plagiarism detection software.
7. Peer Review Process
All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process.
Initial editorial screening
Review by at least two independent reviewers
Editorial decision based on reviewers’ recommendations
Possible decisions include:
Accept
Minor revision
Major revision
Reject
8. Open Access Policy
The journal operates under an open access model, allowing readers worldwide to access published articles freely without subscription barriers.
Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the publisher the right to disseminate the article.
9. Submission Process
Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s official submission system available on the ISPR website.
During submission authors must provide:
Manuscript file
Author information
Abstract and keywords
Cover letter (optional but recommended)
10. Contact Information
For submission inquiries and editorial communication, authors may contact the editorial office via the official ISPR website.