Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
- URLs or DOIs for references have been provided when available.
- Authors have included their ORCID and validated it after receiving an email.
- In the case of empirical studies, the name of the ethics committee and the approval code (if applicable) are identified in the method section.
- I declare, under my honor, that the above information is true.
- 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- The contribution is original and unpublished, and it is not under review or intended for publication in another journal, proceedings book or book chapter.
- The authors have completed and signed the Statment of Responsability.
- I declare that I, as well as the other authors, have followed the RLE’s GenAI Policy and, in case GenAI tools were used, I have declared their use before the reference list in the article.
- The authors completed the Cover Page and submitted it together with the manuscript.
- Submission files are in Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or RTF format (as long as they do not exceed 2MB) and follow the RLE Template .
- The authors completed the protocol for the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI).
- The authors completed the Declaration on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Scientific Integrity and submitted it along with the manuscript.
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.
Diálogos
The Revista Lusófona de Educação accepts, on an occasional and selective basis, the publication of interviews with individuals of recognized academic and scientific relevance in the field of Education.
Before submitting an interview through the journal's platform, authors must complete a short form with the following information:
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Provisional title of the interview
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Name and affiliation of the interviewee
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Summary of the interview (max. 150 words)
The Editorial Team will evaluate the proposal and provide feedback on the possibility of formal submission.
Click HERE to access the form.
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.
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