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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Full-Length Research Articles

Full-Length Research Articles report original empirical research that aligns with the aims and scope of Higher Education Inquiry (HEI). Manuscripts should demonstrate a clear theoretical or conceptual framing, methodological rigor, ethical integrity, original findings, and theoretically and/or practically significant implications for higher education and related fields. Articles should normally be between 7,500 and 8,000 words, excluding appendices and supplementary materials.

Critical/Systematic Literature Reviews

Critical/Systematic Literature Reviews critically synthesize existing scholarship to address robust, timely, and relevant questions in higher education and related fields within the scope of Higher Education Inquiry (HEI). Reviews must clearly state and justify their review methodology, demonstrate a transparent and rigorous approach to the identification and analysis of literature, critically evaluate existing knowledge, and generate new conceptual insights, implications, and directions for future research. Manuscripts should normally be between 7,500 and 8,000 words.

Methodological Papers

Methodological Papers present innovative methodological approaches relevant to higher education research and related fields within the scope of Higher Education Inquiry (HEI). Manuscripts should clearly identify the methodological issue being addressed, provide a strong theoretical or conceptual justification, explain procedures transparently, demonstrate methodological coherence and evidence of validity or trustworthiness, and show the practical applicability and contribution of the proposed approach to higher education research. Manuscripts should normally be between 7,500 and 8,000 words.

Practice-Based and Policy Impact Articles

Practice-Based and Policy Impact Articles examine educational practices and/or the effects of higher education policies in one or more contexts, with particular attention to critical analysis, implementation processes, outcomes, challenges, and practical implications. Manuscripts should present evidence-based analysis, critically reflect on successes and limitations, and offer recommendations that are relevant beyond the immediate study context. Cross-national perspectives are encouraged. Manuscripts should normally be between 7,500 and 8,000 words.

Academic Papers

Academic Papers provide concise but analytically and critically developed discussions of contemporary issues, practices, and policy effects in higher education and related fields within the scope of Higher Education Inquiry (HEI). Manuscripts should engage critically with relevant scholarship, present a coherent and original argument, and clearly articulate theoretical and practical implications. Authors’ critical evaluations and perspectives should contribute meaningfully to current academic debates. Manuscripts should normally be between 5,000 and 5,500 words.

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