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Submission Guidelines

KEDI Journal of Educational Policy

The KEDI Journal of Educational Policy seeks to publish research that makes a significant contribution to the understanding and practice of educational policy through scholarly articles and reports on research projects of wide international scope. The aims are to make research accessible to a broad international readership, including researchers, practitioners, and students in education. The Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI) welcomes papers that will encourage and enhance academic debate from new and established scholars.

General Guidelines
Article Types

The Journal features scholarly articles.

Qualification of Authors

Manuscripts are accepted with the understanding that the writer (the First or the corresponding author) has a doctoral degree in the field of education or professional work experience in the field of education with a doctoral degree.

Originality of Manuscript
  • Manuscripts are accepted for review with the understanding that the same work has not been submitted elsewhere or previously published.
  • Misconduct including fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism of manuscripts shall be a reason for rejection of manu scripts.
  • General statement of ethical guidelines is specified in 'The ethical guidelines of the 「KEDI Journal of Educational Policy」.
Publication Decisions and Peer Review Process
  • All submissions undergo an initial desk review by the Editorial Board or Managing Committee to assess alignment with KJEP’s aims and scope.
  • Manuscripts that pass the desk review are subject to double-blind peer review by two independent experts; a third reviewer may be invited if evaluations diverge.
  • All reviews follow the journal’s established criteria and are treated as strictly confidential.
  • The review process typically takes 4–6 months, and authors are notified of the editorial decision within this period. In the event of significant delays in the review process, the journal will inform the authors of the reasons for the delay. Authors retain the right to withdraw their manuscript at any stage of the review process upon request.
  • After the first round of review, authors should submit their revised papers no later than 8 weeks. Unless agreed upon, submissions will not be accepted after the 8-week deadline.
  • Revised manuscripts must be submitted within 8 weeks of the first decision, unless an extension is approved.
  • The editor of the KEDI Journal of Educational Policy reserves the right to make editorial changes in any manuscript accepted for publication to enhance clarity or style. The author will be consulted on the final edition of the manuscript.
  • Only one manuscript will be processed at a time from the same author (both first and corresponding author). If a new manuscript is submitted while the previous one is still under review or in the publication process, the new manuscript will only be processed once the review and publication of the first manuscript are completed.
Editorial Decision Categories
  • Accept - The manuscript is accepted for publication with no or only minor editorial adjustments.
  • Minor Revision-The manuscript requires limited revisions that do not affect the overall structure or core arguments.Further external review is normally not required.
  • Major Revision-Substantial revisions are required. The revised manuscript may be subject to additional rounds of review.
  • Reject-The manuscript is not suitable for publication in KJEP.

Editorial Authority
  • The Editor reserves the right to make editorial changes to accepted manuscripts to improve clarity, consistency, and style. Authors will be consulted prior to the finalization of the manuscript.
Specifications for Manuscripts

The preferred style guide for the KEDI Journal of Educational Policy is explained in the 7th Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.

Manuscript Format
  • Paper Size: A4 (21x29.7cm)
  • Margins: 2.54 cm (1 inch) on all sides
  • Line Spacing: double-spaced
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
  • One space after punctuation
  • Footnotes should be minimized; use only if necessary
  • Use hierarchical heading levels (e.g.,1.,1.1.,1.1.1.)
  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
  • 6000-8000 words (excluding references)
Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be embedded directly within the main text, as close as possible to their first mention. Table titles must appear above the tables, while figure titles (captions) must appear below the figures. Use Arabic numerals for numbering (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1). Captions must follow title case. Notes (if any) should be placed immediately below the table or figure, following APA 7th guidelines. Figures must be submitted with a resolution of at least 300 dpi. If tables or figures are reproduced from another source, authors must obtain permission and include a copyright notice.

Page Layout Order
  • Title Page: running head (max 50 characters, bold, 14 point), manuscript title, author(s), affiliation(s), and contact details.
  • Abstract (100？120 words, single paragraph) with 5 keywords
  • Main Text: Start page numbering from page 2
  • Acknowledgements: Placed before References, to recognize contributions that do not meet authorship criteria.
  • Funding Statement: Clearly state sources of research funding, or indicate “This research received no external funding.”
  • Conflict of Interest: Declare any potential conflicts of interest, or state “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
  • Ethics Statement: For studies involving human participants, include an Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval statement.
  • References: All references must follow APA 7th edition format.
  • Appendices (if any, after references)
General References Formatting

Examples according to APA 7th edition:


  • Journal Articles
  • Smith, J. A., & Kim, S. Y. (2022). Policy innovation in public education. Journal of Educational Policy
  • Studies, 15(2), 123？145. https://doi.org/10.1234/jeps.2022.01502
  • Brown, M. L. (2019). Evaluating equity in school reform. Education and Society, 31, 50？66.

  • Book
  • Fullan, M. (2020). Leading in a culture of change (2nd ed.). Jossey-Bass.
  • Biesta, G. (2011). Good education in an age of measurement. Routledge.

  • Chapter in an Edited Book
  • Darling-Hammond, L. (2010). Teacher quality and educational equity. In M. Apple, J. A. Ball, & L. A. Gandin (Eds.), The Routledge international handbook of the sociology of education (pp. 240？256). Routledge.

  • Government or Institutional Report
  • Ministry of Education. (2022). Policy directions for inclusive education (Report No. MOE-2022-15). https://www.moe.go.kr/policy/inclusive
  • Korean Educational Development Institute. (2023). National educational policy trends in Korea: 2022 annual report. https://www.kedi.re.kr
  • OECD. (2020). Education at a glance 2020: OECD indicators. OECD Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1787/69096873-en
Ethical and Author Declarations

All issues regarding research ethics, authorship, and conflicts of interest follow the separate Ethical Guidelines of the KEDI Journal of Educational Policy.

Further Inquiries

Further inquiries and suggestions regarding manuscript submission for the KEDI Journal of Educational Policy may be addressed to:

  • Managing Editor
  • KEDI Journal of Educational Policy (KJEP)
  • Korean Educational Development Institute(KEDI)
  • (27873) 7, Gyohak-ro, Deoksan-eup, Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, KOREA
  • E-MAIL: international@kedi.re.kr / TEL: (82)-43-530-9232, 238