Instructions for Authors

Aurum Académico Multidisciplinary Journal in Education (AAMJE) is an open-access scientific journal specializing in educational sciences, founded in January 2023 and published by Diginova. The journal aims to disseminate original and unpublished research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in education, pedagogy, didactics, educational innovation, teacher education, learning technologies, inclusion, educational management, and related fields.

The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:

Original Articles

Original articles present unpublished findings derived from quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method research, providing verifiable scientific contributions to the field of educational sciences.

Studies may be based on surveys, interviews, case studies, classroom observations, documentary analysis, experimental or quasi-experimental designs, action research, or other recognized research methodologies.

Length: 3,000–6,500 words.

Required structure: Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, and References.

Literature Review Articles

Literature review articles provide critical and interpretative analyses of the scientific literature on a specific topic related to educational sciences.

Manuscripts should integrate, compare, and discuss the principal theoretical, methodological, and conceptual contributions available in the specialized literature.

Length: 3,500–7,500 words.

Suggested structure: Abstract, Introduction, Main Discussion, Conclusions, and References.

Systematic Review Articles

Systematic review articles consist of rigorous and methodologically structured syntheses of the available scientific evidence addressing a clearly defined research question.

Manuscripts must follow the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines and explicitly include:

  • Databases consulted
  • Search strategies
  • Inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • Study selection and analysis procedures
  • PRISMA flow diagram

Length: 3,500–5,500 words.

Required structure: Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, and References.

Essay Articles

Essay articles are reflective, critical, and argumentative academic works that develop theoretical perspectives on contemporary issues related to education.

Essays must be supported by relevant scientific literature and demonstrate conceptual rigor, argumentative coherence, originality, and academic relevance.

Length: 2,500–6,500 words.

Suggested structure: Abstract, Introduction, Argumentative Development, Discussion, Conclusions, and References.

Editorial Process and Peer Review

All submitted manuscripts undergo a preliminary editorial assessment to verify their alignment with the journal's scope, compliance with submission guidelines, academic quality, originality, and ethical standards.

Manuscripts that successfully pass this stage are evaluated by external reviewers under a double-blind peer review system, ensuring the confidentiality of both authors and reviewers.

Editorial decisions may include:

  • Acceptance
  • Acceptance with minor revisions
  • Revision and resubmission
  • Rejection

Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the journal's Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.

Authors are required to prepare their manuscripts using the journal's official DOCX template, available on the editorial platform.

Required documentation:

  • Manuscript in DOC or DOCX format
  • Statement of originality
  • Author contribution statement
  • Conflict of interest declaration
  • Informed consent statement, when applicable

Previously published manuscripts or manuscripts under simultaneous consideration by another journal will not be accepted.

Manuscript Format

Manuscripts must be prepared using the journal's official template.

General formatting requirements include:

  • Arial font
  • Title: 12-point font
  • Main text: 11-point font
  • 1.5 line spacing
  • Justified alignment

The abstract, keywords, and references should be presented in 11-point font with single spacing.

Abstract and Keywords

The abstract must clearly and concisely present the objective, methodology, principal findings, and conclusions of the study.

Authors must provide three to five keywords, preferably selected from recognized educational thesauri or controlled vocabularies to facilitate indexing and academic visibility.

Article Structure

Manuscripts should be organized using clearly identified headings and subheadings, following the journal's official template and maintaining a logical and coherent structure throughout the document.

Citation and Reference Style

Aurum Académico Multidisciplinary Journal in Education adopts APA (7th edition) as its official citation and referencing style.

All in-text citations must include the author's surname and year of publication, and every cited source must appear in the reference list.

Authors are encouraged to use recent scientific literature published in indexed journals, academic books, and documents issued by recognized institutions and organizations.

The use of multiple citation styles within the same manuscript is not permitted.

Figures and Tables

Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively, include clear descriptive titles, and indicate the corresponding source whenever applicable.

Images should have sufficient resolution to ensure high-quality digital publication.

Revisions and Final Version

When a manuscript is returned for revision, authors must submit a revised version together with a detailed response letter explaining how each reviewer comment has been addressed and describing the modifications made.

Editorial Policy

These guidelines form an integral part of the editorial policy of Aurum Académico Multidisciplinary Journal in Education and are intended to ensure scientific quality, editorial transparency, academic integrity, and the dissemination of high-quality research in the field of educational sciences.