Submissions

Author Guidelines

AUTHOR AND MANUSCRIPT GUIDELINES

Authors are required to carefully follow the journal’s submission and formatting regulations. Manuscripts that do not comply with these requirements may be returned for revision or declined prior to the peer-review process. All submissions must be made through the journal’s online submission system.

Every submitted manuscript will undergo a similarity check using plagiarism-detection software. Authors must submit their manuscript together with a Turnitin plagiarism report. Reports from other plagiarism-checking tools will not be accepted. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 20% will not proceed to the review process and must be revised accordingly before resubmission.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Manuscripts must be original, research-based articles that have not been published or submitted elsewhere.
2. All manuscripts must be written in English and prepared using Microsoft Word (DOC/DOCX).
3. The recommended length of the manuscript is 4,000–6,000 words, excluding the abstract, references, and appendices.
4. The manuscript must be typed using Font: Times New Roman; Font size: 12 pt (except title); Line spacing: Multiple 1.15 Before 0 cm After 0 cm; Paper size: A4; Margins: Left 3 cm, Top 3 cm, Right 2 cm, Bottom 2 cm
5. Authors are encouraged to ensure linguistic accuracy by using proofreading tools and, where possible, professional language editing services.
6. All references and citations must follow APA 7th Edition, managed using reference software such as Mendeley or Zotero.

MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE

The manuscript should be arranged in the following order:

Title

The title should clearly reflect the research focus and originality of the study. It must be concise, informative, and avoid uncommon abbreviations.

Font: Times New Roman, 14 pt, Bold

Alignment: Centered

Abstract

The abstract should provide a concise overview of the study and must not exceed 250 words. It should include: Background and research gap, Research objectives, Methodology, Key findings, and Research implications. The abstract must be written as one paragraph, without citations, using clear and accessible language

Keywords

A minimum of three and a maximum of five keywords are required. Keywords should be written in lowercase (except proper nouns), be arranged alphabetically, and be separated by commas

Introduction

The introduction section serves to establish the foundation and scholarly context of the study. It should begin by outlining the background of the research, explaining the relevance of the topic, and situating the study within its academic and practical contexts. This section must integrate a critical overview of recent and relevant literature, including key theories, concepts, and findings from previous studies, to demonstrate the current state of knowledge in the field. Through this integrated discussion, authors are expected to clearly articulate the research gap, showing how existing studies are limited, inconclusive, or underexplored, and how the present research addresses these shortcomings. The introduction should also emphasize the original contribution and significance of the study in relation to prior research. At the end of the section, the research objectives and/or research questions must be stated explicitly and coherently. The entire introduction should be written in a well-developed paragraph format, presenting ideas logically and cohesively, rather than using bullet points or lists. The combined Introduction section should account for approximately 15–20% of the total manuscript length, ensuring a balanced synthesis between contextual background, literature reviews, and the formulation of the research focus.

Method

The method section explains how the study was conducted and should include the concrete explanation of:

1. Research design
2. Participants or data sources
3. Instruments
4. Data collection procedures
5. Data analysis techniques
6. This section should be sufficiently detailed to allow replication and represent 10–15% of the total article length.

Results

The results section reports findings derived from data analysis. Results should:

1. Directly address the research questions or hypotheses
2. Be presented objectively
3. Be supported by tables or figures where necessary
4. Excessive interpretation should be avoided in this section.

Discussion

The discussion interprets the findings and explains their significance. Authors should:

1. Relate results to research questions
2. Compare findings with previous studies
3. Explain similarities and differences
4. Discuss theoretical and practical implications
5. The results and discussion sections together should constitute 40–60% of the manuscript.

Conclusion

The conclusion should:

1. Restate the research objectives
2. Summarize major findings
3. Highlight contributions and implications
4. Acknowledge limitations
5. Provide recommendations for future research and practice
6. Avoid repeating sentences from the abstract or results.

Acknowledgments (if any)

Funding Statement (if applicable)

References

All sources cited in the manuscript must be listed in the references section. A minimum of 30 references is required, with at least 75% of them published within the last five years. citations and references must follow APA 7th Edition guidelines. The use of reference management tools such as Mendeley or Zotero is mandatory.

References must:

1. Appear alphabetically
2. Use hanging indentation
3. Be single-spaced
4. Include DOI or URL when available

Journal Article with DOI

Adinlou, N. A., & Far, L. M. (2014). Self-efficacy and writing strategy use among EFL learners. International Journal of Applied Linguistics & English Literature, 3(4), 221–227. https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijalel.v.3n.4p.221

Journal Article without DOI

Brecht, H. D. (2012). Learning from online video lectures. Journal of Information Technology Education, 11, 227–250. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ990981

Book

Richards, J. C. (2001). Curriculum development in language teaching. Cambridge University Press.

Thesis

Harris, L. (2014). Instructional leadership perceptions and practices of elementary school leaders (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). University of Virginia.

Appendices (if any)

HEADING FORMATS

Use the following heading styles consistently:

Heading 1
Bold, Centered, Title Case

Heading 2
Bold, Left-Aligned, Title Case

Heading 3
Bold Italic, Left-Aligned, Title Case

Heading 4
Italic, Indented, sentence case, ending with a period. Text continues on the same line.

TABLE AND FIGURE FORMATTING (APA 7 STYLE)

Tables

Table number must be written in bold (e.g., Table 1)

Table title is written not bold, italicized, and centered

Use horizontal lines only (top, header, bottom)

Vertical lines are not permitted

Font size: 10 pt

Line spacing: single-spaced within the table

Figures

Figure number must be written in bold (e.g., Figure 1)

Figure title is italicized and placed below the figure

Figures should be clear and readable in grayscale

IN-TEXT CITATION EXAMPLES (APA 7th)

One author

Richards (2001) argues that language curricula should be context-sensitive.
(Language learning requires systematic planning; Richards, 2001)

Two authors

Taylor and Bogdan (1984) emphasize qualitative inquiry.
(Taylor & Bogdan, 1984)

Three or more authors

Davies et al. (2011) highlight the importance of needs analysis.
(Davies et al., 2011)

Submission Process

1. Authors must register and log in to the journal’s OJS platform.
2. Select New Submission and follow the submission steps.
3. Upload an anonymized manuscript file for blind review.
4. Complete all required metadata accurately.
5. Confirm and submit the manuscript.

Peer Review Process

JIPT applies a double-blind peer-review process in which both authors’ and reviewers’ identities are concealed. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise.

The review process includes initial editorial screening, peer review, revision (if required), and a final decision by the editor. Editorial decisions are based on originality, relevance, methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, and clarity of presentation.