Author Guidelines

Carefully read the submission guidelines as follows:

A. General Requirements

The minimum standard requirements of the QuasiPrime: Qualitative Studies in Primary Education must be

  1. Written in English.
  2. The length of the submitted paper is at least six pages and no more than 20 pages. Editors will evaluate if an article is needing more than 20 pages.
  3. Use a tool such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote for reference management and formatting, and choose IEEE Style.
  4. Make sure that your paper is prepared using the QuasiPrime: Qualitative Studies in Primary Education Template.

B. Structure of The Manuscript

The manuscript must be qualified and suggested present follow the structure:

  1. Title. The title of the paper should describe the research aims, method/model, and objective without Acronyms or abbreviations.
  2. Abstract. The Abstract has a maximum of 250 WORDS; No citation. State in the abstract a primary goal, research design, methodology, main outcomes and results, and conclusions.
  3. Section structure. Authors are suggested to present their articles in the following section: Introduction - Method - Results and Discussion- Conclusion.
  4. References. Expect a minimum of 30 references, primarily with a minimum of 90% to international journal papers.
  • Introduction
    The introduction should clearly situate the study within the field of primary education and qualitative inquiry. Authors are expected to concisely review the relevant literature and theoretical perspectives that frame the study. Conclude this section with a clear articulation of the research aim, questions, or purpose.
  • Method
    This section should describe the qualitative approach and methodological orientation employed in the study (e.g., ethnography, phenomenology, narrative inquiry, case study, grounded theory, etc.). Describe the research context, participants, data collection techniques (e.g., interviews, observation, document analysis), and data analysis procedures. Detailed justifications for methodological choices are encouraged, but technical explanations may be replaced with appropriate references to established sources.
  • Findings and Discussion
    Present the key findings with clarity, using thematic, narrative, or interpretive formats appropriate to qualitative research. Visuals such as figures or tables may be used selectively to support meaning, not replicate text. In the discussion, relate your findings to the literature, highlight their significance, and reflect on how they contribute to understanding voices, stories, and inquiry in primary education.
  • Conclusion
    Provide a concise summary of the study’s contributions to knowledge, its implications for practice or future research, and possible limitations. Avoid repeating data or interpretations already discussed.
  • Acknowledgments
    Acknowledge individuals who contributed meaningfully to the development of the manuscript (e.g., transcription assistance, validation partners, translation support), but who do not meet the criteria for authorship. Limit acknowledgments to those whose support had a substantial impact on the research process.

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