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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • Authors have included their ORCID and validated it after receiving an email.
  • The contribution is original and unpublished, and it is not under review or intended for publication in another journal.
  • Submission files are in Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or RTF format (as long as they do not exceed 2MB).
  • URLs or DOIs for references have been provided when available.
  • The text complies with the style standards and bibliographic requirements described in the Instructions for Authors .
  • For submissions to peer-reviewed sections (e.g., articles), the text does not contain personal information or any details that could compromise the double-blind peer review process.
  • The text is 1.5-spaced, uses a 12-point font, employs italics instead of underlining (except for URLs), and figures and tables are embedded in the text rather than at the end of the document as attachments.
  • In the case of empirical studies, the name of the ethics committee and the approval code (if applicable) are identified in the method section.
  • AI (Artificial Intelligence) or AI-assisted tools (such as ChatGPT) were not used to generate the text. Authors bear sole responsibility for the content of their manuscripts.
  • I declare, under my honor, that the above information is true.

Author Guidelines

Articles submitted must be original and unpublished, written in Portuguese, English, French, or Spanish.

They must be submitted online, after registration, through the Revista Lusófona de Educação (RLE) website at the following address: http://revistas.ulusofona.pt/index.php/rleducacao.

Online submissions must be anonymized, meaning the article should not contain any references to the authors or their institutions. Author identification should be provided in the designated area on the submission platform.

For submissions to Thematic Dossiers, manuscripts should be sent via email, attaching a separate document with the authors' identification, personal details, email, and institutional affiliation.

Authors submitting a manuscript to RLE must include their ORCID identifier. Authors who do not yet have an ORCID ID should register at the following site: http://orcid.org.

To ensure the originality of submitted manuscripts, RLE uses a plagiarism detection tool.

All manuscripts submitted to RLE must:

  • Address an important topic in the field of Educational Sciences from a multidisciplinary perspective.
  • Adequately incorporate relevant and updated existing literature.
  • Contribute to expanding our understanding of learning and educational processes at micro and macro levels.

General Content Criteria

Length: Manuscripts must have a minimum of 30,000 and a maximum of 40,000 characters (including spaces), covering the four abstracts, graphics, tables, images, endnotes, and bibliographic references.

Formatting: Font type: Times New Roman, size 12; spacing: 1.5, justified, with margins no less than 3 cm.

Abstract and Keywords: Manuscripts must include an abstract at the beginning in Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish (1,200–1,500 characters, including spaces), along with 3 to 5 keywords separated by semicolons. The abstract should state the general theme, problem statement, objectives, methodology, and main conclusions.

Funding Source: If the research behind the manuscript was funded, upon acceptance for publication, authors must add the name of the funding agency and the grant code in the manuscript's acknowledgments section.

Short Title: A short title of fewer than 25 characters must be included on the title page.

Notes: Whenever possible, avoid using notes. If indispensable, they should appear as endnotes rather than footnotes, so as not to distract the reader.

Authorship: Authors must avoid any indication of authorship in the manuscript. Author information should only be provided in the submission platform, not in the file sent for review.

Style: The bibliographic referencing style followed by Revista Lusófona de Educação is APA (American Psychological Association) 7th edition. Citations must be inserted in the text according to these guidelines. Notes, if present, should appear at the end of the text, before the references. Below are some examples of citations:

  1. Livro com autor coletivo (grupos como autores, instituições, organizações): American Psychological Association. (2021). Mastering APA style student workbook (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000271-000
  2. Legislação: Resolução da Assembleia da República n.º 98/2016, de 2 de junho. Diário da República, Série I(106) https://data.dre.pt/eli/resolassrep/98/2016/06/02/p/dre/pt/html
  3. Tese de doutoramento: Estrela, E. (2015). Alquimia do conhecimento: A construção do conhecimento curricular em Portugal (1970-2009). [Tese de doutoramento em Educação, Universidade Lusófona]. Repositório Científico Lusófona. http://hdl.handle.net/10437/6695
  4. Artigo de revista científica: Estrela, E. (2018). The knowledge of policies: The personal dimension in curriculum policies in Portugal. British Journal of Educational Studies, 67(2), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/00071005.2018.1444730
  5. Livro com Editores como autores:  Johnson, N. G., Roberts, M. C., & Worell, J. (Eds.). (1999). Beyond appearance: A new look at adolescent girls. American Psychological Association.
  6. Artigo de revista científica: Lopes, J. B., Silva, A. A., Cravino, J. P., Costa, N., Marques, L., & Campos, C. (2008). Transversal traits in science education research relevant for teaching and research: A meta-interpretative study. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 45(5), 574–599 https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.20225
  7. Artigo de revista científica: Moody, J., & White, D. R. (2003). Structural cohesion and embeddedness: A hierarchical concept of social groups. American Sociological Review, 68(1), 103. https://doi.org/10.2307/3088904
  8. Artigo de revista científica: She, H. C., Stacey, K., & Schmidt, W. H. (2018). Science and mathematics literacy: PISA for better school education. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 16(Suppl 1), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1007/ s10763-018-9911-1
  9. Artigo de jornal periódico (ou revista): Silva, C. C. (2021, 11 de maio). Avi Loeb: “Se os humanos estão a enviar aparelhos para o espaço, deveríamos procurar os que tenham sido enviados por outros”. Público. https://www.publico.pt/2021/05/11/ciencia/ entrevista/humanos-estao-enviar-aparelhos-espaco-deveriamos-procurar-enviados-1960517
  10. Livro: Teodoro, A. (2020). Contesting the global development of sustainable and inclusive education: Education reform and the challenges of neoliberal globalization. Routledge.
  11. Capítulo de um livro com Organizadores/Editores sem n.º de páginas: Teodoro, A., Galego, C. & Fraga, N. (2019). Teaching comparative education in Portugal. In M. A. Peters (Ed.), Encylopedia of teacher education. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1179-6_312-1
  12. Artigo de revista científica: Trindade, R. (2014). A autoaprendizagem no ensino superior e a aprendizagem baseada na resolução de proble- mas: Perspetivas e questões. Revista Lusófona de Educação, 27, 43–57. https://revistas.ulusofona.pt/index. php/rleducacao/article/view/4829
  13. Página da Internet:  World Health Organization. (2018, março). Questions and answers on immunization and vaccine safety. https://www.who.int/mongolia/health-topics/vaccines/faq

Authors' Obligations

  • The reported research must have been conducted ethically and responsibly, complying with all applicable laws.
  • Researchers must present their results clearly, honestly, and without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation.
  • Researchers must describe their methods clearly and unequivocally to allow replication by others.
  • Researchers must follow the instructions for authors, ensuring that the submitted work is original, free from plagiarism, and has not been previously published.
  • Authors must collectively take responsibility for the submitted and published work.
  • Funding sources and any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed.

Evaluation Procedure

  • Authors are required to participate in the peer review process. To this end, they must avoid any indication of authorship in the submitted work. The name(s) of the author(s) must not appear in the manuscript. Information about the authors should be included in the submission platform but not in the manuscript file submitted for review. Manuscripts that do not comply with these presentation standards will be rejected.
  • Upon submission, the editorial team screens the manuscript to ensure it complies with publication standards, has potential for publication, and falls within the journal's scope. Within 15 days of receiving the manuscript, the journal's editorial team will make an initial decision, indicating whether the manuscript will proceed to the blind peer review process.
  • If accepted for review, the editorial team will assign the manuscript to two external reviewers, who will conduct a double-blind peer review. During the review process, both authors' and reviewers' identities will remain anonymous.
  • In cases where the editorial team has doubts after the review process, the evaluation will be discussed with members of the editorial board to reach a decision on the manuscript.
  • Authors must monitor the evaluation process on the review platform.

Research paper

The format should follow a standard structure to avoid repetition and ensure that information is organized and clear:

Introduction: Presents the research context, literature review, and the problem motivating the study. Should include the objectives and, if applicable, the research hypotheses.

Methodology: Detailed description of the methods and procedures used for data collection and analysis, enabling other researchers to replicate the study. Includes information on sample, instruments, procedures, and analysis techniques.

Results: Presents the main findings of the study objectively, usually accompanied by tables, graphs, and figures to illustrate the data. This section should not include interpretations or discussions of the results—only the data presentation.

Discussion: Interpretation of the results in relation to the objectives and hypotheses, analysis of implications, and comparison with previous studies. May also include study limitations and suggestions for future research.

Conclusion: Summary of the main findings and their significance. The conclusion may highlight practical implications, suggestions for using the results, and the study’s contributions to the field.

References: Complete list of all sources cited in the article, following APA guidelines (7th edition).

Appendices and Annexes (if applicable): Additional material such as questionnaires, supplementary documents, and extensive tables that complement the article.

Critical Review

Text in which the author critically analyzes, interprets, and evaluates a work or set of works, offering an in-depth view of their strengths and limitations. It should include:

  • Summary of the Work: A synthesis of the main arguments, objectives, and contents of the work being analyzed.
  • Critical Analysis: An evaluation of the methodological, theoretical, and practical aspects, discussing the relevance, coherence, and originality of the material.
  • Contextualization: The work is situated within a theoretical framework or compared to other productions in the same field, highlighting its contribution to the area.
  • Conclusions: The author outlines the implications of the work, pointing out possible gaps, suggestions for improvement, and directions for future studies.

Essay

Text that presents a critical and reflective approach to a specific topic. Unlike empirical studies that follow a rigorous methodology to test hypotheses, the essay allows:

  • Theoretical and conceptual discussion: The author presents and debates ideas, theories, and concepts, grounding their arguments in the existing literature.
  • Flexibility in structure: While adhering to submission guidelines, the essay may adopt a more flexible structure, allowing for a more discursive and less standardized presentation.
  • Contribution to the debate: The goal is to foster reflection and broaden understanding of the topic by proposing new perspectives or interpreting information in an original way.
  • Well-founded personal argumentation: The author may incorporate their critical and interpretative perspective, as long as the arguments are well-founded and contextualized.

Privacy Statement

  • All authors submitting their articles for publication in the RLE commit not to submit them to other journals. At the same time, they grant RLE editorial rights to index the published articles in international networks.
  • The contents of the texts, opinions expressed, and references to previously published figures or graphs are the sole responsibility of the authors.