Author Guidelines
Journal of Educational Synthesis Studies
1. About the Journal
Journal of Educational Synthesis Studies (JESS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to the publication of review-based and evidence synthesis research across all domains of education. Published by Indosainstech ID, the journal was established in response to the growing methodological sophistication of synthesis studies in educational research and the need for a focused, high-quality venue where such work can be rigorously evaluated and widely disseminated.
JESS publishes original manuscripts that systematically interrogate, map, and synthesize the existing body of educational knowledge. The journal serves as a dedicated platform for researchers who seek to consolidate fragmented evidence, identify patterns and gaps in the literature, and generate actionable insights that inform educational policy, practice, and future inquiry. Unlike general education journals that accept synthesis studies alongside primary empirical work, JESS is exclusively committed to review methodology as its defining scholarly orientation
2. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
2.1 General Requirements
- Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Articles should be written in English.
- Manuscripts should range between 5,000–8,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.
2.2 Structure of the Article
The manuscript should include the following sections in order:
- Title
The title must be written in English, concise (12–15 words), and clearly reflect the content of the article. Avoid using formulas or abbreviations. - Author(s) Name
List full names without academic degrees or titles, using capital letters. For articles written by multiple authors, include complete contact information for the corresponding author. - Affiliation
Provide the complete institutional affiliation of each author, including postal code, telephone number, and email address. - Abstract
The abstract must be written in English, consisting of 200–250 words in a single paragraph. It should summarize the background, urgency, objectives, methodology, results, novelty, conclusion, and the contribution of the research. - Keywords
Provide 3–5 keywords, listed alphabetically and separated by commas. - Introduction
This section should explain the background, research problem, significance of the study, and a brief review of related literature. It should conclude with a clear statement of the research objectives. The length is approximately 1000 words. - Literature Review
Include relevant theories or prior research that frame the current study, particularly those related to Sport Science and Education. - Methods
Clearly describe the research design, participants or subjects, instruments, procedures, and techniques used for data analysis, so that the study can be replicated. - Results and Discussion
Present key findings supported by well-prepared tables and/or figures (recommended 3–7). Avoid duplicating the same data in both text and visuals. Discuss the findings in the context of the study objectives, provide interpretation, and highlight their implications. - Conclusion
Summarize the main findings in a clear and concise paragraph. Include the limitations of the study, recommendations for future research, and describe the study’s contribution to sport science and education. - Acknowledgements
Mention individuals or organizations who contributed to the study but are not listed as authors. Include funding sources and grant numbers (if applicable). - References
Use a reference manager such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero. All references must follow the APA (7th edition) citation style.
2.3 Formatting
- Paper size: A4
- Margin: 2.5 cm on all sides
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Paragraph: Justified alignment
- Headings: Use section headings as outlined above.
