Author Guidelines

1. Introduction

Future Education Review (FER) welcomes high-quality original manuscripts that contribute to advancing knowledge in educational innovation, digital learning, future skills development, and transformative education systems.

Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

FER accepts:

Original Research Articles
Review Articles (Systematic or Narrative)
Conceptual/Theoretical Papers
Case Studies
Policy Analyses
Short Communications (by editorial invitation)

3. Manuscript Preparation

3.1 Language

All manuscripts must be written in English.

3.2 Length

Research Articles: 5,000–8,000 words
Review Articles: 6,000–9,000 words
Short Papers: 3,000–4,000 words

Word count includes references but excludes tables and figures.

3.3 Structure of the Manuscript

Manuscripts should be organized as follows:

Title (concise and informative)
Author(s) Name(s) and Affiliation(s)
Corresponding Author Email
Abstract (150–250 words)
Keywords (3–6 keywords)
Introduction
Literature Review (if applicable)
Methodology
Results/Findings
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgment (optional)
Funding Information (if applicable)
Conflict of Interest Statement
References

3.4 Formatting

Use Times New Roman, 12 pt
1.5 line spacing
A4 paper size
Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
APA 7th Edition referencing style
Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially and cited in the text

4. Abstract Requirements

The abstract must:

Clearly state the research objective
Briefly describe methodology
Highlight key findings
Indicate contribution or implications

Avoid citations in the abstract.

5. References

Use APA 7th Edition format
Include DOI where available
Ensure all references cited in-text appear in the reference list
Prefer recent and international scholarly sources

6. Ethical Standards

FER adheres to international publication ethics standards.

Authors must ensure:

The manuscript is original
No plagiarism (checked via Turnitin/iThenticate)
Proper citation of sources
Ethical approval for research involving human participants
Disclosure of AI tool usage (if applicable)

7. AI and Generative Tools Policy

If AI tools (e.g., generative AI, language models, automated writing assistants) are used:

Their use must be transparently disclosed
Authors remain fully responsible for content accuracy
AI tools cannot be listed as authors

8. Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted via the FER online submission system (OJS platform).

Authors must upload:

Main manuscript file (without author identity for double-blind review)
Separate title page (with author information)
Cover letter
Declaration of originality

9. Peer Review Process

FER uses a double-blind peer review system.

Initial editorial screening
Review by at least two independent reviewers
Decision categories: Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject

Average review timeline: 4–8 weeks.

10. Open Access & Copyright

FER is fully open access.

Articles are published under CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Authors retain copyright
No embargo period

11. Article Processing Charges (APC)

FER may charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support editorial and publication costs. Fee details are available on the journal website. Waivers may be considered under special circumstances.