Instructions for Authors

General Information

The European Journal of Philosophy in Arts Education (EJPAE) is an Open Access journal hosted on the Publicera platform by the National Library of Sweden.

  • Publication Fees: EJPAE does not charge any fees to authors. There are no Article Processing Charges (APCs) or submission fees.
  • Submission Schedule: Manuscripts may be submitted at any time throughout the year. There are no specific deadlines; the journal operates on a rolling submission basis.
  • Contact: For questions regarding these guidelines or the submission process, please contact the editor at: editor@ejpae.com

Scope and Selection Criteria

EJPAE welcomes contributions that bridge the gap between theory and practice in arts education. To be accepted for publication, manuscripts must strictly adhere to the journal's scope.

The "Three Legs" Criterion
All articles must address the intersection of the following three areas:

  1. Education / Learning
  2. Philosophy / Theory-development
  3. The Arts / Aesthetics

Assessment Criteria
Manuscripts are judged on their academic quality and suitability for the scope of the journal. Specifically:

  • Transparency: The methodology and line of reasoning must be transparent and clearly reviewable.
  • Context: All articles must refer to other relevant academic and/or artistic texts.
  • Sourcing: A complete reference list is required.

Language and Proofreading

  • Language: All manuscripts must be written in English.
  • Proofreading: Authors are responsible for ensuring the language quality of their text. Manuscripts are expected to be professionally proofread (or equivalent) before submission and publication. Poor language quality may result in the rejection of the manuscript regardless of scientific merit.

Journal Sections

EJPAE accepts manuscripts for the following sections. All sections undergo a double-blind peer-review process.

  1. Traditional Articles: Standard academic papers presenting original research or theoretical analysis.
  2. Experimental Articles: Non-traditional formats that explore new ways of presenting research or artistic inquiry.
  3. Book Reviews: Critical reviews of recent publications relevant to the field.
  4. Dialogues: Conversational or correspondence-based pieces exploring specific topics.

Length:

There are no strict word count limits. However, manuscripts should be concise and no longer than necessary to effectively convey the message.

Peer Review Process

All submissions to all sections are subject to double-blind peer review. This means the identity of the authors is concealed from the reviewers, and the identity of the reviewers is concealed from the authors.

Manuscript Preparation

File Format

  • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
  • Please ensure your file is fully anonymized before submission (see below).

Anonymization

To ensure a double-blind review, authors must remove all identifying information from the manuscript file.

  1. In the text: Remove names, affiliations, and self-citations that reveal identity (replace with "[Author, Year]" during the review phase).
  2. In the file properties: In Microsoft Word, go to File > Info > Check for Issues > Inspect Document to remove personal metadata and author information saved in the document properties.
  3. Title Page: Submit a separate file containing the title, author names, affiliations, and contact details.

Formatting

  • Font: Please use a standard, legible font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12 pt).
  • Structure: Manuscripts should generally include:
    • Title
    • Abstract (approx. 150–250 words)
    • Keywords (3–5)
    • Main Text
    • References
  • Headings: Use clear headings to structure your argument.

References

  • Style: Please follow the Chicago Manual of Style (Author-Date System) for in-text citations and the reference list.
  • Exceptions: In certain cases of more experimental formats, other reference systems may better suit the article. It is possible to apply to the editor for permission to use other systems by sending an email to editor@ejpae.com.
  • Ensure every citation in the text is present in the reference list, and vice versa.

Images and Media

  • If your article includes images, tables, or illustrations, please place them within the text where they are discussed.
  • Ensure you have the copyright/permission to use any third-party images.
  • Provide captions and numbering for all visual elements.

Ethics, Malpractice, and Plagiarism

  • Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not currently under consideration by another journal.
  • Plagiarism: EJPAE takes plagiarism seriously. Manuscripts may be checked for originality using anti-plagiarism software (e.g., Similarity Check).
  • Conflicts of Interest: Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest related to the article.

    Funding:

    Please declare any financial support or funding received for the research in a separate "Acknowledgements" section (included only in the non-anonymized final version or the separate title page).

    Authorship:

    All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the work.