IJTEG welcomes original scholarly contributions that advance understanding of transnational education and governance. These guidelines apply to all manuscript types. Authors are strongly encouraged to read these guidelines carefully before submission. Enquiries may be directed to editor@ijteg.org.
1. Eligibility & Scope
IJTEG accepts submissions from scholars, researchers, and practitioners worldwide. There are no restrictions on institutional affiliation or nationality. Submissions must be:
- Original work not previously published and not under consideration elsewhere
- Written in English throughout, including references
- Within the journal's thematic scope of transnational education and governance
- Compliant with all ethical standards described in these guidelines
2. Article Types
Research Articles
Original empirical or theoretical studies. Should present a clear research question, methodology, findings, and discussion. Word count: 3,000–8,000 words (minimum 3,000 words; excluding references and abstract).
Review Articles
Systematic or narrative reviews of existing scholarship on a defined topic. Must demonstrate comprehensive engagement with the relevant literature. Word count: 3,000–8,000 words. (minimum 3,000 words)
Policy Analyses
Critical analyses of education governance policies, regulatory frameworks, or institutional arrangements. Evidence-based; may employ comparative frameworks. Word count: 3,000–6,000 words. (minimum 3,000 words)
Conceptual / Theoretical Papers
Papers that develop or critically interrogate conceptual frameworks relevant to the journal's scope. Must demonstrate scholarly rigor. Word count: 3,000–7,000 words. (minimum 3,000 words)
Minimum length: All submissions must be a minimum of 3,000 words (excluding abstract, references, tables, and figures).
3. Formatting Requirements
- File format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or OpenDocument (.odt)
- Font: Times New Roman or similar serif, 12pt
- Line spacing: Double-spaced throughout
- Margins: 2.5 cm / 1 inch on all sides
- Page numbers: Bottom right, from page 1
- Tables & figures: Embedded in text with captions; also provide in separate files if possible
- References: APA 7th edition throughout
- Language: English (American or British, consistently applied)
- Anonymisation: For double-blind review, remove all identifying information from the manuscript file
4. Manuscript Structure
Title Page (separate file)
- Full manuscript title
- All author names, affiliations, email addresses, and ORCID iDs (if available)
- Corresponding author designation and contact details
- Word count
- Acknowledgements and funding statements
Anonymous Manuscript File
- Title (no author information)
- Abstract: 150–250 words structured as Background, Aims/Objectives, Methods, Results/Findings, Conclusions
- Keywords: 4–6 keywords separated by semicolons
- Main text following standard IMRAD or appropriate structure
- References (APA 7th)
- Appendices (if applicable)
5. Submission Process
The online manuscript submission portal is currently under development and will be announced. In the interim, authors are invited to submit manuscripts by email to the editorial office.
Interim Submission: Send your manuscript to editor@ijteg.org with the subject line "Manuscript Submission – [Article Type] – [Short Title]". Include the title page and anonymous manuscript as separate attachments.
Submission Checklist
- Separate title page (with author details) and anonymous manuscript file
- Abstract of 150–250 words
- 4–6 keywords listed
- All references in APA 7th format
- Manuscript meets minimum word count (3,000 words)
- Manuscript is not under review elsewhere
- All authors have reviewed and approved the submission
- Ethical compliance statement included (if applicable)
- Signed Copyright Transfer Agreement attached
- Signed Ethical Declaration Form attached
📎 Required forms must be submitted together with your manuscript. Download the forms below, complete and sign them, and attach as PDF.
Required Submission Forms
Authors must complete and submit both forms below alongside their manuscript. Please download, sign (handwritten or electronic signature), and attach as PDF files.
By signing this form, the corresponding author (on behalf of all co-authors) transfers copyright of the manuscript to IATEG upon acceptance for publication in IJTEG.
View & Print / Save PDFAuthors declare that the research was conducted ethically, that the manuscript is original, has not been published elsewhere, and that all authors agree to the submission and publication.
View & Print / Save PDFℹ️ Both forms are required at submission. Submissions without completed forms may be returned without review. For questions, contact editor@ijteg.org.
7. Peer-Review Process
All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review: author identities are not disclosed to reviewers, and reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors.
- Initial check: The editorial office reviews submissions for scope, completeness, and minimum quality threshold before sending for review (typically within 1–2 weeks).
- Review assignment: Manuscripts are sent to at least two independent expert reviewers.
- Review period: Reviewers are requested to provide reports within 4–6 weeks.
- Decision: A decision is communicated to the corresponding author based on reviewer recommendations.
8. Editorial Decisions
- Accept: Manuscript accepted with minor or no revisions.
- Minor revision: Revisions required; revised version reviewed by the editor.
- Major revision: Substantial revisions required; re-review by original reviewers.
- Reject with encouragement to resubmit: Manuscript requires fundamental reworking; a new submission may be considered.
- Reject: Manuscript does not meet the journal's standards or falls outside scope.
Authors whose manuscripts are rejected after review will receive the reviewers' comments to support future revisions. Appeal procedures are available from the editorial office.
9. Author Fees
IJTEG operates on a transparent author-fee model to sustain open-access publishing and peer-review management. The following fees apply:
| Fee | KRW | USD | When Due | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IATEG Membership Fee | ₩20,000 | USD 15 | At submission | Annual membership; required for all submitting authors |
| Article Processing Charge (APC) | ₩60,000 | USD 45 | At submission | Covers peer-review management; non-refundable once review begins |
| Publication Fee | ₩300,000 | USD 220 | Upon acceptance | Covers copyediting, typesetting, DOI registration, and open-access hosting |
Waiver policy: Authors from low- and middle-income countries may apply for a partial or full fee waiver. Requests should be made at the time of submission and are considered on a case-by-case basis. Contact editor@ijteg.org.
10. Ethics & Originality
All submissions must comply with the journal's ethics policy. Key requirements include:
- The manuscript must be original and not plagiarised
- All significant contributions must be acknowledged through authorship or attribution
- Human subjects research must have appropriate ethical approval
- Conflicts of interest must be disclosed
- Data fabrication, falsification, and selective reporting are grounds for rejection and retraction
See our full Ethics & Policy page for details, including the journal's retraction policy and procedures for handling misconduct allegations.
11. Copyright & License
The copyright of each article published in IJTEG belongs to the International Association for Transnational Education and Governance (IATEG).
Published articles are made available under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Authors grant IATEG the right to publish, distribute, and archive their work in perpetuity while retaining the right to reuse their own work in accordance with the CC BY license terms.