Manuscript Types
PrimaryEdu: Journal of Primary Education accepts the following manuscript types. All types undergo the same double-blind peer review.
| Type | Description | Length | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Research Article | Empirical research (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, classroom action research, design-based research, or research and development) in primary education. | Minimum 5,000 words, maximum 20 pages using the template (excluding references) | Minimum 35, at least 80% primary sources, 75% from the last five years |
| Review Article | Systematic literature review, scoping review, or meta-analysis following a recognized protocol (e.g., PRISMA). Authors must email a short proposal to the editor before submission. | Maximum 30 pages using the template | Minimum 100 |
Not accepted
Opinion pieces without empirical or systematic grounding, book reviews, conference reports, and manuscripts previously published or under review elsewhere.
Formatting requirements for each type are given in the Author Guidelines.
