Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Journal of Innovative Physics Education Research (JIPER) is a peer-reviewed open access journal focusing on innovative approaches in physics education research. Authors are invited to submit original research articles, systematic reviews, and conceptual papers that contribute to the development of physics education. The journal follows the guidelines below for manuscript submission.

Manuscript Preparation

  1. General Formatting:

    • Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

    • The main text should be typed in Times New Roman font, size 12pt, with single spacing.

    • Page margins should be set to 3 cm on all sides.

    • The manuscript must be structured in the following order:

      • Title

      • Author(s)

      • Abstract

      • Keywords

      • Introduction

      • Method

      • Results and Discussion

      • Conclusion and Suggestion

      • Acknowledgments

      • References

  2. Title:

    • The title should be concise (no more than 16 words) and accurately describe the content of the paper.

    • Use Times New Roman, size 14pt, and align the title to the left.

  3. Author(s):

    • List all authors and their affiliations.

    • The corresponding author must be marked with an asterisk (*) and include the corresponding email address.

    • Authors' names should be formatted as First Name Initial. Last Name.

  4. Abstract:

    • The abstract should summarize the research objectives, methods, analysis techniques, and key findings.

    • The abstract must be between 150-250 words.

    • Use Times New Roman, size 11pt, and italicize the abstract text.

  5. Keywords:

    • Provide at least three keywords that are separated by commas.

    • Each keyword must be relevant to the topic of the paper.

Sections of the Manuscript

  1. Introduction:

    • The introduction should provide background information, define the problem, review relevant literature, and present the research objectives and hypotheses.

    • Organize the introduction into sections and cite sources using IEEE style (e.g., [1], [2]).

  2. Method:

    • Describe the research design, data collection methods, analysis techniques, and procedures used.

    • If applicable, provide algorithms, pseudocode, or other technical methods.

    • Tables and figures should be centered and cited in the manuscript before they appear.

  3. Results and Discussion:

    • Present the research results clearly and concisely, using figures, tables, and graphs.

    • Discuss the findings and compare them with existing literature.

    • Use equations when necessary and format them in the center of the line, with equation numbers on the right (e.g., Eq. 1).

    • Ensure proper citation of other works to avoid plagiarism.

  4. Conclusion and Suggestions:

    • Summarize the main findings and how they align with the objectives mentioned in the introduction.

    • Provide suggestions for future research or practical applications based on the results.

  5. Acknowledgments:

    • Acknowledge any financial or institutional support and individuals who contributed to the research.

References

  1. Citation Style:

    • References should follow the IEEE style.

    • A minimum of 15 references for original research articles and 25 references for review papers.

    • Use tools like EndNote, Mendeley, or Zotero for reference management.

  2. Examples:

    • Journal Article:
      J. K. Author, “Title of paper,” Abbrev. Title of Journal, vol. x, no. x, pp. xxx-xxx, Month year, doi: xxx.

    • Conference Proceedings:
      J. K. Author, “Title of paper,” in Abbr. Conf. Name, Year, pp. xxx-xxx, doi: xxx.

    • Books:
      J. K. Author, “Title of chapter,” in Title of Book, X. Editor, Ed., xth ed. City: Publisher, Year, pp. xxx-xxx.

Submission Process

  1. Manuscript Submission:

  2. Peer Review:

    • All submissions will undergo a peer-review process to ensure quality and relevance.

    • Authors will be notified of the review outcomes.

  3. Plagiarism Check:

    • All articles will be checked for plagiarism using dedicated software.

Additional Notes

  • Articles should be between 3000-5000 words, including tables, figures, and references.

  • The manuscript must not exceed 16 pages.

  • Articles should be original and innovative, presenting new methods or perspectives in physics education research.