Author Guidelines

Papers are invited from anywhere in the world. Authors are requested to ensure that sufficient context is provided for all readers to appreciate their contribution, fostering a global academic dialogue.

Types of Papers The types of scholarly papers considered for publication include:

  1. Original research;
  2. Short communications;
  3. Review papers, encompassing meta-analyses and systematic reviews;
  4. Interview papers (e.g., discussions with prominent figures in foundational learning).

How to Submit Your Manuscript All manuscripts must be submitted online through the journal's Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform at: https://journal.synrise.org/index.php/radix/about/submissions

To initiate a submission, prospective authors must first establish a user account and enroll in the Author role. User accounts can be created either by the Journal Manager or through self-registration (this journal's policy permits self-registration for roles including Reader, Author, and/or Reviewer). Mandatory fields are denoted by an asterisk (Username; Password; Repeat Password; First Name; Last Name; Email). Please note that your username and email address must be unique; while email addresses can be updated subsequently, usernames are immutable. Authors wishing to register for an additional role within the journal (e.g., transitioning from a Reader to an Author) may log in, navigate to 'Edit My Profile' (located under 'My Account' on the User Home page), and select the appropriate checkboxes for available roles. Once an account is established, log in to the journal site and select the 'Author' role.

Upon submission, authors are required to upload their manuscript file and provide essential metadata or indexing information. This metadata significantly enhances the discoverability of published research online and improves the journal's visibility. Authors also have the option to upload Supplementary Files, such as data sets, research instruments, or source texts, which can enrich the scholarly contribution and promote more open and robust research practices. The OJS platform allows authors to diligently track their submission's progress throughout the peer-review and editorial process.

Manuscript Preparation Manuscripts must be meticulously prepared in strict accordance with the journal's provided template. Adherence to these guidelines is crucial for efficient review and publication.

  1. Title: The title should be concise, informative, and reflect the essence of the research, with a maximum length of 15 words. Acronyms and abbreviations should be avoided where possible, as titles are frequently utilized in information retrieval systems.
  2. Author and Affiliation: Author names should be presented in First Author1*, Second Author2,... format (11pt bold). Affiliations are to be detailed as: Department Name, Name of Organization, City, Country (9pt). The email address of the corresponding author must be clearly indicated with an asterisk (*).
  3. Abstract: The abstract must be a succinct, factual, and self-contained summary of the manuscript, written in English, with a minimum of 150 words. It should explicitly state the research's aims, principal results, and main conclusions. References should generally be excluded from the abstract; however, if absolutely indispensable, author names and publication year must be cited. Non-standard abbreviations should be avoided, but if used, their full form must be provided at first mention.
  4. Keywords: A list of relevant keywords, separated by commas (e.g., First keyword, Second keyword, Third keyword).
  5. Body Text: The main body text should be formatted using 12pt Calisto MT font.
  6. Introduction: An effective introduction should both engage the reader's interest and establish essential background context. It must be presented as a single, cohesive narrative without sub-sections.
    • Begin by establishing the broader context and significance of the problem under investigation.
    • Proceed with a focused review of relevant literature. Avoid comprehensive historical surveys; instead, cite pivotal works that directly illuminate existing controversies, unresolved questions, or identifiable knowledge gaps. This identified gap serves as the primary justification for your study.
    • Explicitly state the research objectives, supported by hypotheses, an overview of variables, and a concise summary of the methodology.
    • Conclude the introduction by providing a preview of the main findings and key conclusions, articulating the research's contribution to the broader field of foundational learning.
  7. Methods: This section must be structured with the following sub-sections:
    • Research Design: Clearly articulate the overall research paradigm (e.g., quantitative, qualitative) and the specific design employed (e.g., cross-sectional survey, case study, systematic literature review).
    • Population and Sampling: Precisely define the target population. Detail the sampling techniques utilized and their methodological justification.
    • Instrument: Describe the data collection instruments (e.g., questionnaires, interview guides). State their source or developer and provide evidence of their validity and reliability.
    • Procedure: Immediately following the instrument description, outline the chronological process of data collection steps and their respective timelines.
    • Data Analysis: Clearly delineate your data analysis plan. Specify any statistical software used and elaborate on the specific statistical tests or analytical techniques applied.
  8. Results and Discussion:
    • The presentation of results and their discussion must be integrated into a single, unified section, maintaining clarity and conciseness.
    • The discussion component should elucidate the significance of the research findings, rather than merely reiterating the results.
    • Data analysis results must reliably address the research questions posed.
    • References cited in the discussion should avoid unnecessary repetition of those presented in the introduction, focusing on comparative and interpretative literature.
    • Comparisons with prior research findings are essential and should be comprehensively included.
  9. Presentation of Figures:
    • Figures (including graphs, diagrams, photographs) must be presented with high clarity and visual quality.
    • Figures are to be numbered sequentially (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2) based on their order of appearance.
    • Descriptive captions must be placed below each figure, beginning with its corresponding number (e.g., Figure 1. Test Information Function). Captions must be sufficiently explanatory to be understood independently.
    • Each figure must be explicitly referenced in the narrative text prior to its display.
    • Image resolution should be high (minimum 300 DPI for photographs, 600 DPI for line graphs).
    • If a figure is adapted from another source, the source citation must be included at the end of the caption.
  10. Presentation of Tables:
    • Tabular material must be presented in numbered, captioned tables.
    • Tables are to be numbered sequentially, distinct from figures (e.g., Table 1, Table 2).
    • An informative title must be placed above each table, including its corresponding number (e.g., Table 1. Sample Demographics).
    • Each table must be explicitly referenced in the narrative text prior to its display.
    • For professional formatting, vertical lines should be avoided. Horizontal lines should be used minimally (typically only above and below column headers, and at the end of the table).
    • Footnotes may be added below the table for additional explanations or source attribution.
  11. Conclusion:
    • The primary conclusions of the study are to be presented in a concise Conclusion section. This section can either stand alone or be integrated as a sub-section within the Discussion.
  12. Suggestion:
    • Recommendations for future research or actionable insights directly stemming from the study should be provided after the conclusion.
  13. Acknowledgement:
    • This section is optional and should not be numbered. It is positioned after the last numbered section and is used to acknowledge assistance from colleagues or financial support.
  14. References:
    • Citation Style: The bibliography must strictly adhere to the APA 7th Edition (American Psychological Association) style.
    • Reference Manager: The use of reference management software (such as EndNote, Mendeley, or Zotero) is highly encouraged to facilitate accurate citation and bibliography formatting, aiding in the editorial and review processes.
    • Reference Currency: At least 80% of the cited sources must be from peer-reviewed journals published within the last 10 years.

Corresponding Author One author must be designated as the corresponding author and provide the following contact information:

  • E-mail address
  • Affiliation
  • Phone number  

Please be advised that any manuscripts failing to meet these comprehensive requirements will be returned to the author for amendment. Only submissions adhering to the prescribed style and format will proceed to editorial consideration.

Submission Preparation Checklist As a mandatory component of the submission process, authors are required to affirm compliance with all the following items. Submissions found not to adhere to these guidelines may be returned to authors without review.

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it currently under consideration by another journal (or a detailed explanation has been provided in the "Comments to the Editor" field).
  • The submission file is provided in Microsoft Word document file format (DOC, DOCX, or RTF).
  • Where applicable and available, URLs for all cited references have been meticulously provided.
  • The text rigorously adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, accessible via the "About the Journal" section.
  • The manuscript precisely follows the Radix template specifications (12pt Calisto MT font, Title max 15 words, Abstract minimum 150 words).
  • Reference management strictly employs APA 7th Edition style, with at least 80% of references sourced from journal articles published within the last 10 years.
  • The prescribed formatting for figures (caption below, high resolution) and tables (title above, minimal horizontal lines, no vertical lines) has been diligently followed.