Frontiers in Research accepts research articles, critical perspectives, short communications, review articles, case reports, and book reviews in English, Spanish, and Turkish through a double-blind peer-review process.
Submission Requirements
Manuscripts are submitted through our online submission system Open Journal Systems 3.3.0.13. Please register all authors during manuscript submission, as this is the corresponding author's responsibility. Authors cannot be added during the review process or after editorial decisions have been made.
Language: Manuscripts are accepted in English, Spanish, and Turkish. Authors must use one language consistently throughout the manuscript, and language proofreading is mandatory before submission.
Originality & Plagiarism Policy: Frontiers in Research has zero tolerance for plagiarism. All submissions undergo similarity detection software screening. Authors must ensure complete originality and proper attribution of all sources. Submissions must be original works that have not been previously published or are currently under consideration elsewhere.
File Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in Word format with tables and figures embedded in the main text.
Author Information: Include full names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and ORCID numbers for all authors on the title page, with one corresponding author designated.
Required Templates
- Title Page Template (Mandatory)
- Manuscript Template (Mandatory)
- Manuscript Revision Form (Mandatory - After Review)
Manuscript Preparation
Manuscript Structure: Your manuscript should be compiled in the following order: title page; abstract; keywords; main text (introduction, methods, findings/results, discussion, conclusion, and implications); acknowledgments; declaration of conflicting interest; funding; about the author(s); references; appendices (as appropriate); table(s) with caption(s) (on individual pages); figures; figure captions (as a list).
Word Limits: There are no word limits for any article type, providing authors with a flexible length policy.
Style Guidelines: Use double quotation marks (" ") for all quotations except for a quotation within a quotation, which should use single quotation marks (' '). Long quotations should be presented as block quotes without quotation marks. Authors should maintain a consistent writing style throughout the manuscript.
Technical Specifications
Abstract: The abstract should be unstructured, with a maximum of 250 words, and include 3-5 keywords.
Figures: High quality is required (1200 dpi line art, 600 dpi grayscale, 300 dpi color), and preferred formats include EPS, PS, JPEG, TIFF, or Microsoft Word.
Tables: Tables should present new information without duplicating text content, and editable files must be supplied.
Equations: Please ensure that equations are editable in Word documents.
Supplemental Material: Videos, datasets, and supporting files can be published via Figshare.
Data Deposition: When sharing or making data open, research data should be deposited in recognized repositories with a DOI.
References: Follow APA 7th Edition style. Ensure all in-text citations appear in the reference list and vice versa.
In-Text Citation Examples:
- Single author: (Bloom, 1956)
- Two authors: (Burke & Stets, 2009)
- Multiple authors: (Crawford et al., 2020)
- Multiple citations: (Bloom, 1956; Burke & Stets, 2009; Crawford et al., 2020)
- Direct quote with page: (Bloom, 1956, p. 15)
Reference Examples:
Journal Articles:
Lacoe, J., & Steinberg, M. P. (2019). Do suspensions affect student outcomes? Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 41(1), 34-62. https://doi.org/10.3102/0162373718794897
Steinberg, M. P., & Lacoe, J. (2018). Reforming school discipline: School-level policy implementation and the consequences for suspended students and their peers. American Journal of Education, 125(1), 29-77. https://doi.org/10.1086/699811
Books:
Ruxton, C. (2016). Tea: Hydration and other health benefits. Primary Health Care, 26(8), 34-42. https://doi.org/10.7748/phc.2016.e1162
Schwartz, S. J., Luyckx, K., & Vignoles, V. L. (Eds.). (2011). Handbook of identity theory and research. Springer.
Book Chapters:
Rodgers, C., & Scott, K. (2008). The development of the personal self and professional identity in learning to teach. In M. Cochran-Smith, S. Feiman-Nemser, D. J. McIntyre & K. E. Demers (Eds.), Handbook of research on teacher education: Enduring questions and changing contexts (pp. 732-755). Routledge.
Theses:
Borden, D. (2013). Classroom management: Research for beginning teachers (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Evergreen State College.
Web Sources:
OECD (2020). Why open science is critical to combatting COVID-19. Retrieved November 4, 2021, from https://read.oecd-ilibrary.org/view/?ref=129_129916-31pgjnl6cb&title=Why-open-science-is-critical-to-combatting-COVID-19
Conference Papers:
Taylor, J. A. (2006). Assessment: a tool for development and engagement in the first year of university study. Paper presented at the Engaging Students: 9th Pacific Rim in Higher Education Conference, Griffith, Australia. Retrieved December 9, 2023, from http://www.fyhe.com.au/past_papers/2006/Papers/Taylor.pdf
Review & Editorial Process
Articles undergo initial editorial screening followed by double-blind peer review. The complete evaluation process typically takes 1-2 months for initial decisions. Authors must respond to reviewer feedback using the Manuscript Revision Form.
Publication Process
Accepted articles undergo design and publication preparation, including DOI assignment. Following these processes, articles are typically published within 5 days of final acceptance. Frontiers in Research provides complimentary basic proofreading for accepted manuscripts to ensure language standards are met.
Required Statements
- Funding: Specify grant details using the format "This work was supported by the [Funding Agency] under Grant [number xxxx]" or state "This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors."
- Disclosure: Declare competing interests or state "The authors report there are no competing interests to declare."
- Data Availability: Provide information about data access and repository details where applicable.
Contact Information
For questions about submissions, technical support, or journal policies, please contact the journal.