Aims & Scope
The AJE seeks to publish research studies that contribute to educational knowledge and research methodologies, and that review findings of research studies. Its scope embraces all fields of education and training.
In addition to publishing research studies about education it also publishes articles that address education in relation to other fields.
Articles submitted are subject to full peer review by a panel of experts including members of the Editorial Board of the AJE.
Manuscript standards and submission guidelines
Papers must conform to AJE style.
In preparing articles, contributors should follow the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). The Manual provides instructions on referencing—including electronic media, tables, figures, metrification and non-sexist language.
All articles should be preceded by an abstract of 100–150 words and should be a maximum of 6,000 words, including references and tables.
Authors should include a list of six keywords from the Australian Thesaurus of Education Descriptors (3rd ed., 2003).
A sample issue of the journal can be found on the AJE website.
A copy of the article in MS Word or similar should be emailed to the Editor, Glenn Rowley, at aje@acer.edu.au with ‘AJE contribution’ in the Subject field.
Authors should retain a copy of all contributions.
The manuscript should minimise clues to author identity.
Contributions are reviewed by the Editor and if considered suitable are sent to reviewers without identification.
After receiving recommendations from the reviewers, the Editor determines whether the manuscript is accepted, sent for revision or rejected. The Editor reserves the right to vary those processes.
Books for review should be sent to the Editor.
Editorial Policy
Submitted articles cannot have been previously published, nor be forthcoming in an archival journal or book (print or electronic).Please note: "publication" in a working-paper series does not constitute prior publication.
In addition, by submitting material to Australian Journal of Education, the author is stipulating that the material is not currently under review at another journal (electronic or print) and that he or she will not submit the material to another journal (electronic or print) until the completion of the editorial decision process at Australian Journal of Education.
If you have concerns about the submission terms for Australian Journal of Education, please contact the editors.
Contact Details
The EditorDr Glenn Rowley
Australian Council for Educational Research
Email: aje@acer.edu.au