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Author Guidelines

  • Submissions should be no longer than 4,500 words, excluding the title, abstracts, references and appendices. Papers exceeding 4,500 words will not be considered for publication and submissions under 2,500 words are unlikely to be accepted. Please limit appendices to a maximum of three pages.
  • Papers should be either research-based or practice-oriented. Submissions must discuss the author's research or a classroom teaching technique. Papers that consist solely of extended literature reviews will not be accepted. Please consult the journal guidelines for these two types of papers.
  • All submissions must align with the focus areas of one of the JALT Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Articles falling outside the scope of the SIGs will not be considered for publication.
  • All manuscripts are first reviewed by an editor to ensure they comply with the journal's formatting requirements and APA 7th Edition guidelines.
  • Papers considered for publication will then be subjected to blind review by at least two readers.

For more specific guidelines for research- or practice-based articles, please visit out website: https://pansig.org/journal-cfp

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 (in APA 7 format) 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.

Submission Files Checklist

  • Full Manuscript
  • Anonymized manuscript 
  • Graphics and charts in their native format (e.g. jpg, png, xls, etc.)
  • Signed copyright form

Note: Do not forget to complete the Author's Information Form as soon as you submit your manuscript.

For further information about the submission files, please check our website: https://pansig.org/submissions

Research Articles

These articles focus on presenting original research findings. They typically include a detailed methodology, data analysis, and discussion of the results. The aim is to contribute new knowledge to the field and often follow a structured format with sections like: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, and Conclusion.

Recommended Outline

  1. Introduction: Opening statement and background information, problem statement, purpose of the study, research objectives, research questions/hypotheses, significance of the study.
  2. Literature Review (can also be a part of the Introduction in shorter papers): Theoretical framework, review of previous research related to your topic, identification of gaps in the literature.
  3. Methodology: Research design, participants, instruments or measures, procedure, data analysis plan.
  4. Results: Presentation of the data collected, statistical or thematic analysis, findings in a logical sequence, with tables and figures as necessary.
  5. Discussion: Interpretation of the results, implications of the findings, comparison with previous research, limitations of the study, suggestions for future research.
  6. Conclusion: Summary of findings, restatement of the research's significance.
  7. References: List of all sources cited in the paper (formatted according to APA 7th style).
  8. Appendices (if necessary): Supplementary material that is too lengthy or detailed to include in the body of the paper.

Note: All tables and figures need to be inserted within the text following APA 7th guidelines. 

Practice Articles

These articles emphasize practical applications and experiences. They usually describe specific techniques, strategies, or case studies from real-world practice. The goal is to provide insights and solutions that practitioners can apply in their own work. These articles may be less rigid in structure but often include sections like: Introduction, Description of Practice, Implementation, Outcomes, and Recommendations.

Recommended Outline

  1. Introduction: Overview of the teaching context, the challenge or issue the teaching practice addresses, an objective or goal that the teaching practice seeks to achieve, the importance or potential benefits of the proposed teaching practice.
  2. Background or Theoretical Framework (based on Literature): Relevant theories or models that support the teaching practice, review of similar practices or prior applications, identification of gaps or opportunities in teaching methods.
  3. Description of the Teaching Practice: Detailed explanation of the teaching practice, steps or stages in implementing the practice, materials and resources needed.
  4. Implementation: How the practice was applied in the classroom or learning environment, any adaptations or modifications made, reflections on the process and student engagement.
  5. Outcomes and Observations: Observable results or changes following the implementation, student feedback or outcomes, if available, teacher's observations and reflections.
  6. Discussion: Interpretation of the outcomes and observations, comparison with existing teaching methods or practices, potential implications for teaching and learning.
  7. Conclusions and Recommendations: Summarization of key points and takeaways, recommendations for other educators considering this practice, suggestions for further development or research.
  8. References: List of all sources cited in the paper (formatted according to APA 7th style).
  9. Appendices (if necessary): Supplementary material such as lesson plans, worksheets, or rubrics.

Note 1: All tables and figures need to be inserted within the text following APA 7th guidelines. 
Note 2: Practice-based papers should NOT include data, statistics, or extensive literature reviews or methodological descriptions.

Copyright Notice

When submitting your paper to the PanSIG Journal, please include the copyright form linked to below:

This form must either be filled in and scanned and then submitted as an attachment with your paper, or filled in and mailed to the editor. We will not be able to proceed with any submissions until we receive this form.

If you are scanning in the form please save it as a PDF with the name Copyright_2026_YourLastName.pdf (for example Copyright_2026_Smith.pdf).

Please include this form in your submission.

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Disclaimer: Use of Submission Data for Research

By submitting a manuscript, the authors acknowledge and agree that the information provided throughout the submission, peer review, and publication process (including the manuscript, metadata, correspondence, and anonymized review content) may be collected and used for research purposes related to scholarly publishing practices, quality improvement, and academic communication. Any data used for such purposes will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection regulations, and no personally identifying information will be disclosed in any published research outputs without prior consent.