1. About the Journal

TJESDS is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research, critical reviews, and practical insights across the fields of education, sustainability, development studies, and other intersecting disciplines. The journal welcomes contributions from scholars, practitioners, and policy experts that demonstrate a transdisciplinary approach to addressing local and global challenges.

2. Manuscript Categories

Original Research Articles (5,000–8,000 words)

Review Articles (6,000–10,000 words)

Case Studies / Field Reports (3,000–5,000 words)

Book Reviews / Commentaries (1,000–2,000 words)

3. Submission Guidelines

Authors are required to submit manuscripts through the journal’s official submission email or online platform (to be specified). All submissions must be in English and prepared using Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).

4. Formatting Requirements

Font: Times New Roman, 12-point

Spacing: Double-spaced throughout (including references, tables, and captions)

Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides

Alignment: Justified

Page Numbers: Bottom right corner

5. Manuscript Structure

A standard manuscript should include:

a. Title Page

Title (concise and informative)

Full names of authors and institutional affiliations

Corresponding author’s email address

b. Abstract

150–250 words summarizing the background, methods, results, and conclusion

Keywords (4–6, listed below the abstract)

c. Introduction

Context, rationale, and objectives of the study

d. Literature Review (if applicable)

Synthesis of relevant prior research

e. Methodology

Research design, sampling, instruments, data collection, and analysis

f. Results

Presentation of findings with tables or figures where necessary

g. Discussion

Interpretation of results, comparison with prior studies, implications

h. Conclusion and Recommendations

Summary of key findings, contributions, and suggestions for future research

i. References

Use APA Style (7th Edition)

6. Referencing Style

All references must follow the APA 7th edition style. Examples:

Book:
Freire, P. (2000). Pedagogy of the oppressed (30th anniversary ed.). Continuum.

Journal Article:
Idongesit, E. E.;Ambe, B. A.; Udumo, B.O.; Onnoghen, N. O. Eturki, E. E.; Omoogun, R. M.; InyangAbia, M.; Unimna, F. A. & Okon, H.E (2022). A survey of virtual instructional competence among tourism teachers in secondary schools, Calabar South local Government Area, Nigeria. Education and Information Technologies. 27(8):11307-11323. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-022-11040-513.

7. Tables and Figures

Include tables and figures within the manuscript, numbered sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1).

Each should have a clear title and source if not original.

8. Ethical Considerations

Authors must disclose:

Ethical approval for research involving human participants

Conflicts of interest

Funding sources

9. Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.

Review decisions typically take 2–4 weeks.

Authors will receive feedback for revision or acceptance.

10. Plagiarism Policy

Manuscripts will be screened for plagiarism using appropriate software.

Plagiarism in any form will lead to immediate rejection.

Similarity index: 15%

11. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.

12. Submission Checklist

Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure:

The manuscript adheres to formatting and referencing guidelines

Title page is included

Abstract and keywords are provided

Tables and figures are properly labeled

All authors are listed with affiliations

Ethical approval and disclosures are included (if applicable)

The License Agreement has been signed

Contact/Submission Email: geoedu.susdevstudies@gmail.com