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SUBMIT AN ARTICLE

We welcome collaboration from scholars in Poland and abroad related to the area of education research, pedagogy and education, as well as representatives from other scientific disciplines, to submit texts in Polish or English. We accept original research articles, review articles, and critical essays that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in pedagogy and education, and that inspire further research and the improvement of educational practice.

The editorial board of the Kwartalnik Pedagogiczny (Education Research Quarterly) only accepts original texts that have not been previously published and are not under consideration for publication in another journal or collective work.

Texts should be submitted through the ICI Publishers Panel.

The publishing policy of the Kwartalnik Pedagogiczny (Education Research Quarterly) focuses on supporting open scientific discourse. The journal does not charge authors any fees for submitting texts or for participating in the editorial and review processes, allowing for the publication of high-quality scientific articles without financial barriers. The review process is transparent and based on double-blind peer review, ensuring high publication quality. The costs of publication are covered by the funds from the Faculty of Education at the University of Warsaw, which aligns with the mission of the Kwartalnik Pedagogiczny (Education Research Quarterly) to promote inclusive and accessible scientific publications in the field of research education and pedagogy.

If you are interested in publishing an article in the Education Research Quarterly, please see the Author Guidelines and Submission Preparation Checklist below. To submit the text, go to the ICI Publishers Panel.

CRITERIA FOR SUBMISSION

Originality: Articles must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors should ensure that their works are free from plagiarism.
Language and Formal Standards: Authors are expected to prepare articles to the highest language and formal standards. The text must be clear, coherent, and well-organized. The editorial team reserves the right to return texts for necessary corrections if they do not meet these requirements. Articles should be well thought out and structured, with appropriate introductions, bodies, and conclusions.
Submission Platform: Articles must be submitted exclusively through the ICI Publishers Panel platform. Authors need to register on the platform and follow the submission instructions.
Initial Manuscript Verification: After submission, manuscripts will undergo initial verification to check their alignment with the journal’s profile, guidelines, originality, and potential impact on journal development. Articles that do not meet basic requirements (such as appropriate structure, language quality, or relevance) may be rejected at this stage before proceeding to review.
Compliance with Guidelines: Articles must comply with formatting, citation, and structure requirements according to APA guidelines and other specifications provided in the manuscript submission section.
Submission of Source Data: For empirical research, authors should provide full details on methodology, research procedures, and data sources. Such documentation is essential not only for other researchers to replicate the studies but also for ensuring compliance with ethical research standards, which enhances transparency and reliability of the results.
Review and Anonymization: Articles will undergo a review process with anonymity maintained for both reviewers and authors. Texts must be properly anonymized before submission to avoid conflicts of interest.

ARTICLE LANGUAGE

Articles may be submitted in either Polish or English.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ARTICLE PREPARATION

Recommended Article Length: The article should be around 8,000 words, including references. In justified cases, the editorial board may consider longer texts.
Article Components: Each article must include:
- A title in both Polish and English.
- An abstract (200-250 words) in both languages.
- 5-7 keywords in both Polish and English.

ARTICLE STRUCTURE

The article should be organized logically and clearly to facilitate readers’ understanding of the research presented.

For empirical research articles, the following structure is recommended:

Introduction: Presenting the research context, issues, and objectives of the article. It should be concise and engaging to capture the reader’s attention.
Literature Review: Analysis of existing research and theories related to the topic, highlighting gaps in knowledge that the article aims to address.
Methodology: A detailed description of the applied methodology, including the research approach, research methods, tools, procedures, sample characteristics, and ethical aspects of the study. This should allow other researchers to replicate the study.
Results: Clear and organized presentation of research results, with the use of tables, graphs, and diagrams as necessary.
Discussion: Interpretation of results in the context of the research questions, comparison with previous studies, and discussion of practical implications.
Conclusions: Summary of key findings and their significance, possible recommendations for practice, and future research.
References: A list of all sources cited in the article, prepared according to APA guidelines.

For review, theoretical, and report articles, the following structure is recommended:

Introduction: Brief presentation of the topic and its significance in the research area. Definition of the article’s purpose and key questions to be analyzed, along with reasons why the literature review or theoretical analysis is important.
Literature Review or Theoretical Context: Thorough analysis of existing studies, theories, and approaches to the topic. Organize the review thematically or chronologically depending on the article’s objective. Critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of analyzed works and identify knowledge gaps.
Review Methodology: Description of the methods used for literature selection and analysis (e.g., selection criteria, sources, analysis method). Explain how the authors approached material analysis and key assumptions.
Analysis and Findings: Presentation of key findings and themes that emerged from reviewed works. Identification of major trends, differences, and controversies in the literature. It may include suggestions for new research directions or changes in theoretical approach.
Discussion: Discussion of the significance of obtained results in the context of existing knowledge. Identification of implications for theory, practice, and future research. Reflection on review limitations and suggestions for future research.
Conclusions: Summary of key insights and their significance. Recommendations based on literature review and theoretical analysis.
References: List of cited works, prepared according to APA guidelines.

ARTICLE PREPARATION

Texts should be prepared according to APA guidelines and submitted via the ICI Publishers Panel platform. It is essential that the article formatting meets editorial requirements.

ABSTRACT

The abstract should be concise yet informative, clearly presenting key aspects of the research. The abstract should be accessible and understandable, allowing the reader to quickly grasp the essence of the study. It is essential that the abstract does not include literature references, as it should be a standalone summary. Both versions of the abstract (Polish and English) should be consistent and convey the same information. The abstract should include the following elements:

Research Purpose: Brief presentation of the main purpose of the work and the context in which the research was conducted. Important research problems should be highlighted in the context of education.
Research Questions: Clear formulation of key questions that guided the research. They should be understandable and precise, helping the reader to identify central research themes.
Methodology: Description of the applied methodology, including details on research tools, sample, and procedures. This should give readers an idea of how the research was conducted, the methods and techniques used for data collection and analysis.
Results: Brief summary of the main results obtained during the research. Key findings and their significance in the context of the research questions should be highlighted.
Scientific Novelty: Indication of how the research contributes something new to existing knowledge or practice in the field of education. This may include originality of approach, innovative applications of theory or practice, and practical implications of the results.

KEYWORDS

The article should contain 5–7 keywords in both language versions to facilitate classification and searchability.

FORMATTING

The text should be prepared in Times New Roman font, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing and standard margins (2.5 cm). The article should be written in a single column. Do not use word hyphenation. The article should be saved in RTF, DOC, DOCX, or ODT format.

ILLUSTRATIONS

All illustrations (photos, graphs, diagrams) must be submitted in separate files, and their filenames should correspond to their names (or numbers) in the text. Acceptable formats include eps, tif, jpg, bmp for photos, and png, cdr, ai, eps for graphs. Illustration resolution must be no lower than 300 dpi, and for scanned line illustrations, 600 dpi. Illustrations should be prepared following the guidelines outlined in the Instruction for Preparing Illustrations for Publication. More information can be found on the page: Instruction for Preparing Illustrations (Instrukcja przygotowania ilustracji).
Labeling Graphic Materials: Each graphic material, such as illustrations, charts, photos, or diagrams, must be properly labeled in the text. Please use numbering (e.g., Fig. 1, Fig. 2) and include captions that clearly identify the material.
Providing Sources: Each graphic material must have its source cited. Required information includes the author, year of publication, title, and place of publication. Example citation format: “Fig. 1. Graph showing data on… (Author, Year, page).”
Obtaining Permissions: For any copyrighted graphic materials used, such as images, photographs, or graphics, authors are required to obtain permission from the material’s copyright holders. Documentation of permission must be sent to the editorial office as an attachment.
Self-created Graphic Materials: For self-created graphic materials, authors must label and describe them appropriately. It is important to indicate that these materials were created by the author. This can be done as follows: “Fig. 2. Author’s own work.” This notation highlights that the materials were created independently and do not require additional permissions.
Ethical Compliance: Improper use of graphic materials can lead to copyright infringement and ethical violations. Please strictly follow the guidelines for labeling, citing sources, and obtaining permissions, contributing to the publication’s credibility and reliability.

FOOTNOTES

Limiting Footnotes: Footnotes should be kept to a minimum to maintain text clarity.
Usage: Footnotes should be used mainly for copyright information and additional context that is not essential to the main content.
Aesthetic Principles: Minimizing the number of footnotes improves the publication’s aesthetics and helps readers focus on key arguments.
Recommendations: Authors should carefully consider the necessity of footnotes and aim for restrained use for better text clarity.

CITATIONS AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC RULES

Articles should be prepared following APA citation guidelines, ensuring consistency and clarity in source documentation.
The first mention of an individual should include their full name. Subsequent mentions may use only the surname to maintain readability and avoid excess information.
The bibliographic reference shall be placed directly in the text in brackets and contain only the name of the author, the year of publication of the work, and the page number, e.g. (Jaeger, 2000, p. 5); (Filipiak, Lemańska-Lewandowska, 2015, s. 30).
When the author’s name is part of the discussion, in brackets include only the year of publication, e.g. Jaeger (2000) argues that…
When referring to multiple works by the same author, put them in chronological order: (Jones, 1998, 2005). When citing more than one work published by the same author in the same year, the following record shall be used: (Kozakiewicz, 2001a, 2001b).
When referring to several authors, an alphabetical order shall be used: (Frith, 2015, p. 148; Spitzer, 2008, p. 111).
If the quoted work is by two authors, both names shall be cited: (Johnson & Patrick, 2007, p. 30).
If there are three to five authors, all surnames should be cited when mentioned for the first time: (Martin, Johnson, Peters, & Smith, 2014). In subsequent mentions, “et al.” should be used: (Martin et al., 2014).
If the cited work is by six authors (or more), use the name of the first author followed by “et al.”: (Brown et al., 2020).
For collective works, editors must be clearly indicated in the bibliography to highlight their contribution. If editors are also authors, this should be specified.
Translators of cited foreign-language works must be included in the bibliography to facilitate readers in locating the original texts. The translation year should also be provided if different from the original year.
All sources cited in the text must be included in the bibliography at the end of the article, alphabetically ordered by author surname. Consistent formatting for all entries, including book and article title formatting, is essential.

REFERENCES – The list of the works cited should be included at the end of the text in the References section.

Examples:

Book

One author

Surname, A. B. (year). Title of the book: Subtitle. Place: Publisher.

Howe, C. (2010). Peer groups and children’s development. London: Wiley-Blackwell.

Two authors

Surname1, A. B., & Surname2, C. D. (year). Title of the book. Place: Publisher.

Three authors and more (up to seven authors)

Surname1, A. B., Surname2, C. D., Surname3, E. F., & Surname4, G. H. (year). Title of the book: Subtitle. Place: Publisher.

Edited book

Editor, J. K. (Ed.). (year). Title of the book: Subtitle. Place: Publisher.

Day, C. (Ed.). (2012). The Routledge international handbook of teacher and school development. London: Routledge.

Editor, J. K., Editor, B. D., & Editor, J. Z. (Eds.). (year). Title of the book: Subtitle. Place: Publisher.

Lamb, S., Markussen, E., Teese, R., Sandberg, N., & Polesel, J. (Eds). (2011). School dropout and completion: International comparative studies in theory and policy. Dordrecht: Springer.

Chapter in an edited book

Author, J. F. (year). Title of the chapter. In J. K. Editor (Ed.), Title of the book: Subtitle (pp. first page–last page). Place: Publisher.

D’Angelo, A. & Kaye, N. (2018). Disengaged students: Insights from the RESL.eu international survey. In L. Van Praag, W. Nouwen, R. Van Caudenberg, N. Clycq, & C. Timmerman (Eds.), Comparative perspectives on early school leaving in the European Union (pp. 17–32). Oxon: Routledge.

Article in a journal

One author:

Author, A. K. (year). Title of the article: Subtitle. Journal Title, volume(issue), page–numbers.

Helgeson, V. S. (2003). Social support and quality of life. Quality of Life Research, 1(12), 25–31.

Two authors

Author1, A. K., & Author2, B. E. (year). Title of the article: Subtitle. Journal Title, volume(issue), page–numbers.

Dekkers, H., & Driessen, G. (1997). An evaluation of the educational priority policy in relation to early school leaving. Studies in Educational Evaluation, 23(3), 209–230.

Three to seven authors

Author1, A. K., Author2, B. E., Author3, D. C., Author4, R. T., & Author5, S. P. (year). Title of the article: Subtitle. Journal Title, volume(issue), page–numbers.

Fredricks, J. A., Blumenfeld, F. C., & Paris, A. H. (2004). School engagement: Potential of the concept, state of the evidence. Review of Educational Research, 74(1), 59–109.

Reports

Author, P. R. (year). Title of the report. Place: Institution.

Jasińska-Maciążek, A., & Tomaszewska-Pękała, H. (2017). Reducing early school leaving: Toolkit for schools. How to identify and monitor students and schools in need of additional care and support. Warsaw: University of Warsaw.

Online materials

Author, B. (date). Title of the text. Retrieved from http://xxx

REVIEW AND ANONYMIZATION

Articles are subject to a “peer review” process, typically lasting 4 to 8 weeks. Texts must be appropriately anonymized. Any identifying author information, such as names, affiliations, email addresses, and other identifiers, should be removed from the article content, footnotes, and bibliography. Reviews are conducted by experts in the field, ensuring high quality and objectivity in assessment. Author anonymity is essential to maintain the integrity of the review process.

SUBMITTING THE MANUSCRIPT

To submit the text, register in the ICI Publishers Pan el and follow the guidelines.

The guidelines:

Register in the ICI Publishers Pan el system by following the instructions displayed in sequence.
Log in to the system and select the Author context. Select Add Manuscript (in the center of the screen).
At the Journals page find “Kwartalnik Pedagogiczny” (the Education Research Quarterly) by entering its Polish title or ISSN / E-ISSN number (ISSN: 0023-5938; E-ISSN: 2657-6007) and click Select on the right side.
Proceed to completing the following steps of the form, but first download a PDF file with a detailed manual (in the upper right corner of the screen).
When submitting a manuscript, do not forget to include a file with the NOTE ABOUT THE AUTHOR, which should contain: your name and surname, academic title, current place of employment, scientific interests, and book publications (title and year of publication) – around 100 words.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting your article, please check if the text meets the criteria below.
Articles that do not meet the editorial requirements may be rejected.

The manuscript is the original work to which the author has full rights.
The manuscript was not previously published, nor was it submitted for publication in another journal.
The manuscript meets the requirements of one of the three types of articles published in the journal:
- an original article,
- a review article,
- a scientific review.
The manuscript is prepared according to the Author Guidelines.

If you encounter any difficulties, please contact us via e-mail: kwartalnik.pedagogiczny @uw.edu .pl

ETHICS OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN PUBLICATIONS

Ethical principles for using AI in creative and editorial processes should be adhered to by all authors to ensure responsibility and transparency. Key principles to consider in works include:

Content Responsibility: The final content is the responsibility of humans. AI may support creative processes but does not replace critical thinking or scientific reasoning.
Transparency of AI Use: Authors must disclose the use of AI tools in creating their works. Any AI technology used must be explicitly stated. The declaration should include the name of the tool used and describe its purpose, scope, and application.
Content Accuracy: Authors are responsible for the precision, integrity, and originality of content. AI cannot be considered an author or co-author of the work, and all AI-generated content must be carefully verified by authors.
Reporting Images and Graphic Data: All images, figures, or graphics generated using AI must be reported to the publisher and reviewed according to ethical guidelines. If AI has been used to process graphic data, it should be clearly described in the research methodology.
Raising Questions and Concerns: If questions arise regarding AI ethics, authors should contact the publisher.

All AI technology uses must comply with the ethical policy of the University of Warsaw Publishers, and authors are obligated to adhere to principles regarding AI use to ensure transparency, confidentiality, and copyright protection.

The University of Warsaw Press operates in accordance with the recommendations of the Association of Academic Publishers, of which we are a member: https://ebibojs.pl/index.php/ebib/article/view/911

AUTHOR’S STATEMENT

If your article has been accepted for publication, please complete the Author’s Statement and send the scan to: kwartalnik.pedagogiczny@uw.edu.pl