Guide for authors

Types of Articles

The journal Neuroeducation (ISSN: 1929-1833) publishes scientific papers related to brain and education. The articles are submitted to a peer-review process.

The journal presents seven types of articles:

1. Experimental research: publication of research results;
2. Experimental research in preparation: presentation of the context and methodology of an ongoing research;
3. Theoretical article: presentation of a learning or teaching model based on previous research results;
4. Methodology: discussion about methodological issues related to using brain imaging or peripherical nervous system measures;
5. Literature review: presentation of a summary of a set of research results related to an educational subject;
6. Commentary: documented opinion paper;
7. Book review: review and critique of a book.

Guidelines

1. To facilitate the layout of the journal, you must use this template (Word document);
2. References should follow the APA style (see details in the template);
3. All types of articles should have between 5 and 25 pages (excluding references, but including figures and tables), with the exception of book review that should have a maximum of 5 pages;
4. For an article presenting research results, the main sections of the text must be: 1. Introduction, 2. Methodology, 3. Results, 4. Discussion.

Deadline

Proposals for article should be sent by email.

Important Dates (concerning the issue published during winter):

• By September 30: Authors submit their proposed article to the journal;
• By October 31: Scientific reviewers give their report to the journal's editor-in-chief;
• On November 15: The editor-in-chief announces to the authors the acceptance (with or without conditions) or rejection of their paper;
• By November 30: If applicable, authors submit the new version of their article integrating the requested changes;
• By December 10: Editorial assistants finish reviewing the articles;
• On December 12: Proofs are sent to authors for final check;
• By December 14: The authors must give their approval for publication by filling the form Partial Assignment of Copyright;
• During winter: The texts are published in the journal Neuroeducation.

Important Dates (concerning the issue published during summer):

• By March 30: Authors submit their proposed article to the journal;
• By April 31: Scientific reviewers give their report to the journal's editor-in-chief;
• On May 15: The editor-in-chief announces to the authors the acceptance (with or without conditions) or rejection of their paper;
• By May 30: If applicable, authors submit the new version of their article integrating the requested changes;
• By June 10: Editorial assistants finish reviewing the articles;
• On June 12: Proofs are sent to authors for final check;
• By June 14: The authors must give their approval for publication by filling the form Partial Assignment of Copyright;
• During summer: The texts are published in the journal Neuroeducation.

Partial Assignment of Copyright

To obtain the form of partial assignment of copyright, click here.

This form must be completed and signed only after acceptance of your article by the journal.