Submission Guideline

Nigerian Journal of Educational Leadership and Management (NJELM) welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and theoretical papers that contribute to discussions in educational leadership and management. Authors are encouraged to adhere to the following guidelines when submitting manuscripts.

  1. Manuscript Categories

NJELM accepts the following types of submissions:

  • Research Articles: Empirical studies with clear research questions, methodology, and results (6,000-8,000 words).

  • Review Papers: Comprehensive evaluations of literature on a specific topic (5,000-7,000 words).

  • Case Studies: In-depth analysis of specific educational leadership or management phenomena (4,000-6,000 words).

  • Theoretical Papers: Conceptual discussions and theoretical advancements (4,000-7,000 words).

  1. Manuscript Preparation

  • Language: Manuscripts must be written in English, with clear and concise academic language.

  • Format:

    • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point size, double-spaced.

    • Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.

    • Referencing Style: APA (7th edition) citation format.

    • Figures and Tables: Must be numbered, titled, and placed within the text.

  • Title Page:

    • Title of the manuscript (concise and informative).

    • Full names, affiliations, and contact information of all authors.

    • Corresponding author’s email address.

  1. Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal’s online submission portal or emailed to njelm2024@gmail.com.

Submissions must include:

  • The main manuscript file (Word format, without author details for blind review).

  • A separate title page with author details.

  • A plagiarism report (not exceeding 15% similarity score).