Author Guidelines

SUBMISSIONS

The Digital Learning Review welcomes submissions of well-written scholarly papers from academics, teachers, instructional designers, learning scientists, educators, researchers, policy makers and other professionals in the field of digital learning and technology enhanced learning.

The journal encourages original and substantial research which will add to the understanding of digital learning, new educational technologies, innovative teaching, and evolving dynamics of the relation between technology and education.

Research articles should be of an academic nature, original, relevant, and contribute to the existing knowledge base. The journal is keen on publishing research related to practical, theoretical, ethical, and social aspects of digital education.

Research articles pertaining to new technologies, artificial intelligence, online and blended learning, learning analytics, digital literacy, education for all, and technology-based pedagogies are especially encouraged.

The journal may publish several types of scholarly papers, such as:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Systematic and Critical Review Articles
  • Theoretical and Conceptual Papers
  • Methodological Studies
  • Short Communications
  • Critical Perspectives
  • Scholarly Commentaries

Authors should make sure that submitted papers fit the scope of the journal and are valuable for the field.

All submitted papers should be original works that have never been published in any journal before and cannot be considered for publication elsewhere. It is also recommended for authors to make sure that their research meets all required standards.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

It is essential for authors wishing to submit manuscripts to Digital Learning Review to take into consideration the following requirements before submitting their manuscript. Adherence to these guidelines will contribute to a successful editorial process for the journal and allow evaluation of manuscripts to be consistent and efficient.

Manuscript Preparation

  • Manuscript must be formatted as per the requirements of the particular style and type of the article.
  • Manuscript must be properly written and properly structured in professional academic English language.
  • Manuscript should be thoroughly proofread for errors.

Author Information

  • Name all authors contributing significantly to the research.
  • State the full institutional affiliation and the correct contact details.
  • Indicate the corresponding author for communication purposes.

Research & Ethics

  • Ensure the novelty of the research and its non-publication anywhere else previously.
  • Exclude the possibility of the submission being under consideration in any other journal.
  • Do not forget about any funding sources, acknowledgments and possible conflicts of interests.

Research Data and AI assistance

  • Present the research data, results and additional information correctly.
  • If appropriate, attach a data availability statement.
  • If AI assistance was used in the research or preparation of the manuscript, indicate this according to journal guidelines.

Guidelines for Authors

It is recommended that authors go through the submission instructions of the journal before submitting their articles. The authors need to follow the given instructions because it will help the editorial board.

The author(s) should check that:

  • The manuscript belongs to the scope of Digital Learning Review.
  • It contains original, significant, and academic research.
  • The manuscript meets all the required formatting rules and structure.
  • Title and Abstract are appropriate for the content.
  • All the authors who contributed significantly are listed.
  • Affiliations and contacts of all authors are completed.
  • References and citations are presented in accordance with the journal requirements.
  • Tables, graphs, diagrams, and supplementary materials are prepared.
  • Ethical approval is obtained where needed.
  • Conflict of interest is disclosed.
  • Funding sources and acknowledgments are provided.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.

The manuscript should be sent to the journal through its submission system. It is the author's responsibility to provide correct and updated information at the stage of submission.

If the manuscript does not meet basic submission criteria of the journal, it can be returned to the author(s).

More Guidelines for the Authors

Here is the other important guide for the authors:

  • Manuscript Originality
    It must be original, not published in any other publications and not under consideration for publication in any other journal.
  • Article Structure
    Authors are required to follow the proper structure based on the article category and provide explanations on the objective, methodology, results, and importance of the research.
  • Abstract and Keywords
    An abstract must be included which will contain the purpose, methodology, and results of the research along with some relevant keywords.

Publication Ethics

Digital Learning Review upholds standards for conducting, reporting, and communicating research. This journal adheres to high standards of scholarly publishing.

Authors need to guarantee that:

  • The paper is original and unpublished elsewhere.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration by any other journal.
  • Sources of information used are adequately cited.
  • Research data are provided openly and honestly.
  • Plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and distortion of results are prevented.
  • The authors have contributed significantly to the study.
  • All authors have approved the final manuscript to be published.
  • Conflict of interests are adequately addressed.
  • The sources of funding are clearly stated if they exist.
  • If required, ethics approvals and informed consents are fulfilled.

It should be noted that the Digital Learning Review is aware of the growing popularity of using artificial intelligence and other AI tools in academic papers. Authors retain full responsibility for the originality, accuracy, and quality of their works.

When required, authors need to declare any significant use of AI tools as per the policies of the journal. AI tools should not be used as a replacement for the author's responsibilities and judgment as well as verification of research data and literature.

In cases where any misconduct is confirmed, the journal may take the required measures as correction, retraction or others in order to maintain integrity in the scholarly literature.

Publication Frequency

Digital Learning Review publishes scholarly research as per its publishing schedule. The journal strives to offer a consistent medium for sharing scholarly literature in the field of digital education.

The journal may adopt an issue-based or a continuous publishing format depending on the journal's policy.

  • Issue-Based Publishing
    In the case of issue-based publishing, manuscripts that have been successfully reviewed and edited are collected and published in journal issues. These issues are published at regular intervals as per the journal's publication schedule.
  • Continuous Publication
    In case of continuous publication, individual papers can be published at various times throughout the year once they have passed all the relevant steps of peer-review, editing, copyediting, and production.
  • Quality Focus
    At this journal, quality, rigorous peer review, research integrity, and a transparent editorial process are prioritized over the speed of publication. Consequently, time periods will depend on the complexity of the article, availability of reviewers, need for revision, editorial decision-making, and the production process.

Both authors and readers are encouraged to visit the website of the journal on a regular basis to obtain information related to publication dates, published articles, and other announcements.

Archiving and Preservation Policy

The Digital Learning Review understands the need for preserving scholarly research and ensuring the accessibility of published scholarly work. Digital preservation will be used in order to make sure that the valuable scholarly research is accessible to researchers, educators, students, policy makers, and other people who might be interested in the material.

It will be attempted by the journal to preserve the published scholarly research through the use of proper digital archiving and preservation techniques. The archiving policy of the journal can include the following:

  • Proper digital archiving of published articles.
  • Archiving of bibliographic data on the articles.
  • Ensuring the long-term accessibility of the published research.
  • Proper utilization of digital preservation services if applicable.
  • Guaranteed long-term visibility of the published articles in the right channels.

The journal may engage in collaboration with different digital repositories, preservation services, indexing systems, or other relevant institutional resources for the preservation of the scholarly work if applicable.

Access in the Long Term and Continuity

The journal will make all efforts to ensure that articles published in it are still accessible even in cases of change to its publishing system, web site, or other digital infrastructure. In some cases, the preservation strategy will need to be revisited and updated on a regular basis.