For Authors

Submission Guidelines

Types of contribution

Artificial Intelligence Advances in Education accepts a wide range of article types to foster diverse scholarly communication:

Article Type	Description
Original Research	Full-length studies presenting new empirical findings.
Review Article	Comprehensive overviews of the literature on a specific topic.
Systematic Reviews	Rigorous, methodologically structured reviews with clear research questions and frameworks.
Methods and Protocols	Detailed descriptions of innovative methodologies, protocols, or technical approaches.
Troubleshooting	Articles addressing common challenges and solutions in AI applications for education.
Short Format/Single Results	Brief reports of significant single findings or preliminary results.
Data Reports	Descriptions of research datasets with guidance for reuse and interpretation.
Perspective/Opinion	Viewpoints on current advances, future directions, or policy implications.
Conceptual Analysis	Exploration of key concepts, models, or theoretical frameworks in the field.

We encourage submissions that extend theory and practice in the field of AI in education; address broad educational relevance and impact; focus on the context of use, user experience, and implications for learning and teaching; and avoid narrow evaluations of specific tools unless findings have clear, generalizable significance.

Artificial Intelligence Advances in Education aims to foster a vibrant, interdisciplinary community and contribute to the responsible and innovative integration of AI into educational practice and research. Papers should adhere to the journal’s author guidelines. Submissions that do not meet these criteria may be returned without review.

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Originality and Author’s Responsibility
By submitting a manuscript to Artificial Intelligence Advances in Education, authors confirm that:

The work is original and has not been published previously in any form.
The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
All co-authors (if applicable) and responsible institutional authorities have approved the manuscript for submission.
Any necessary institutional or ethical approvals have been secured where applicable.

The journal and its publisher are not responsible for claims arising from disputes regarding authorship, permissions, or allegations of ethical misconduct.

Use of Third-Party Material
Authors are required to obtain permission to reuse any material, such as figures, tables, or extended quotations, that has previously been published or is copyrighted by a third party. This includes both print and online formats. Written evidence of such permissions must be uploaded with the manuscript at the time of submission. Submissions lacking this documentation will be assumed to contain original material produced by the authors.

Online Submission Process
Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via our submission system. Please click the “Submit Manuscript” button on the journal’s homepage and follow the step-by-step instructions provided. All required metadata and files must be completed and uploaded for the submission to be processed.

File Preparation and Source Files
To facilitate peer review and production, please submit your manuscript as a Microsoft Word or LaTeX file. Ensure that you include all necessary source files, including manuscript title page, cover letter, highlights, and supplementary materials, at every stage of submission and revision. Incomplete submissions will be returned or delayed in processing.

Declaration of Interests
All submissions must include the following declarations via the online submission interface:

Author Contributions: Clearly describe the role of each author in the development of the manuscript. Refer to the authors by the initial of their names and declare their respective contributions.
Competing Interests: Disclose any potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise. Editorial board members submitting as authors must explicitly declare their role in the Competing Interests section.

Please do not submit your articles via email. Only the works submitted via our submission portal will be considered by the journal.

Title Page
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process. To preserve author anonymity, please ensure that all identifying details are included only in the title page and not in the main manuscript.
The title page must include the following:

Title of the Manuscript
Provide a clear, concise, and informative title that accurately reflects the content of your manuscript.

Author Information

Full name(s) of all author(s) in the correct order of contribution
Institutional affiliation(s): include department, institution, city, and country
Email address of the corresponding author (at least one should be designated)

If an author is currently unaffiliated, only the city and country of residence will be listed.

Abstract
All submitted manuscripts must include a clear, concise, and factual abstract not exceeding 300 words. The abstract should provide a standalone summary of the research, suitable for use in databases and indexing platforms.

Your abstract should:

Clearly state the purpose and scope of the study.
Summarize key methods and primary findings.
Emphasize the main conclusions and significance of the work.

Please note:

The abstract must be fully self-contained and not rely on content from the main article.
Avoid references in the abstract. If absolutely necessary, cite using author(s) and year(s) without full bibliographic details.
Avoid non-standard abbreviations. If abbreviations are essential, define them at first mention.

Keywords
You are required to provide 5 to 7 keywords for indexing purposes. These terms will enhance the discoverability of your article and must be written in the English language. Guidelines:

Use single, specific terms rather than phrases or compound keywords (e.g., avoid “machine learning and education”).
Only use abbreviations if they are widely recognized and firmly established in your field.
Select terms that are commonly used by other researchers to search for related content.

Highlights
All authors must submit a set of 3 to 5 article highlights at the time of submission. These brief bullet points should convey the novelty, impact, and methodology of your study. Instructions:

Upload highlights as a separate editable file (e.g., .docx) and include the word “Highlights” in the filename.
Each bullet point should be no more than 85 characters, including spaces.
Focus on key findings, novel contributions, or new methods introduced in your work.

Example:

Developed a novel framework for adaptive learning in higher education
Demonstrated significant performance gains using a hybrid AI model
Introduced a reproducible protocol for measuring learning outcomes

Main Body of the Manuscript
The main body of your manuscript should be well-organized, clearly written, and logically structured to communicate your research effectively. The total word count for the main text (excluding references, tables, and figure captions) should not exceed 8,000 words.

Section Numbering
Divide your article into clearly defined and numbered sections.

Use a decimal system for section headings:
1. Main sections: 1, 2, 3, etc.
2. Subsections: 1.1, 1.2, etc.
Do not number the abstract or include it in the section numbering.
Headings should appear on a separate line, and you may include a brief title for each.
When referring to specific parts of your manuscript, use section numbers rather than phrases like “the text above.”

Tables
Tables should be submitted in editable text format, not as images or screenshots. They should be designed to present data clearly and efficiently without duplicating information discussed elsewhere in the manuscript.

Submission and Formatting Guidelines

Position tables either within the main text near their first citation or grouped at the end of the manuscript in a separate section.
Cite each table explicitly in the manuscript text (e.g., “see Table 1”).
Number tables sequentially in the order they appear (Table 1, Table 2, etc.).
Include a descriptive caption above each table.
Any additional explanatory notes (e.g., statistical significance, abbreviations) should be placed below the table body.
Avoid using vertical lines or cell shading, and keep formatting minimal for ease of review and typesetting.

Please use tables only when they add value to the narrative and data cannot be effectively communicated through text.

Figures
All visual media, including figures, illustrations, charts, diagrams, and other artwork, must be submitted with high resolution (300dpi) and as part of the main manuscript. Low-quality images will result in the manuscript being returned to the authors for revision.

Submission and Formatting Guidelines

Cite all figures in the manuscript text (e.g., “see Figure 2”).
Number figures in the order of appearance (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.).
Captions for all figures and artwork should be provided in the manuscript file, not as part of the image file. Captions should clearly describe the content and significance of the figure.
Avoid excessive text within the image itself; keep labels and annotations minimal.

Captions for Figures and Tables
All figures, images, and tables must include clear and informative captions to support reader understanding and ensure accessibility.

Caption Guidelines

Each caption should include a brief, descriptive title (not embedded in the figure or table itself) followed by a concise explanation of the content.
Captions should enable the figure or table to be understood independently of the main text.
Define all symbols, abbreviations, or acronyms used in the figure or table within the caption to ensure clarity for all readers.
Captions should be placed above tables and below figures in the manuscript.

Acknowledgements
Please include any acknowledgements for the financial and technical support received during your research. Ensure your acknowledgment is placed only on the title page. Do not include acknowledgements within the main manuscript or as footnotes, in order to maintain the integrity of the double-anonymized peer-review process. Acknowledgements will be published in the final article but must be excluded from the blinded version submitted for review.

Author Contributions
All submissions must include the authors’ contribution statement as part of the title page. This statement should outline the specific contributions of each author across relevant roles.
Please choose from the following contributor roles:

Conceptualization
Data curation
Formal analysis
Funding acquisition
Investigation
Methodology
Project administration
Resources
Software
Supervision
Validation
Visualization
Writing – original draft
Writing – review and editing

Note:

Not all roles will apply to every manuscript.
Authors may be assigned multiple roles based on their actual contributions.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the authors’ contribution statement.

Funding Sources
Authors must clearly disclose all sources of financial support received for the research and/or preparation of the manuscript within the acknowledgement section. Use the following standard format for consistency and compliance:

Funding: This work was supported by the National Institutes of Health [grant numbers xxxx, yyyy]; the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, WA [grant number zzzz]; and the United States Institute of Peace [grant number aaaa].

If no external funding was received, please include the following statement:

Funding: This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

When funding is internal or institutional (e.g., seed funds), please name the institution only.

Supplementary Section
Supplementary material that is optional and not compulsory can be included if necessary. If the addition of a supplementary section would help readers understand the main text, it may be included. The supplementary section should be submitted as a separate document.

Formatting Guidelines

Label each supplementary section clearly (e.g., supplementary section A, supplementary section B, etc.).
Equations should be numbered separately within each appendix (e.g., Eq. (S.1), Eq. (S.2), etc.).
Similarly, label figures and tables as Fig. S.1, Table S.1, and continue sequentially within each appendix.
Refer to each supplementary section in the main manuscript where appropriate.

Reference Style

References in Text

Every reference cited in the text must also appear in the reference list, and vice versa.
References mentioned in the abstract must be provided in full.
Personal communications and unpublished results are best mentioned only in the text, not in the reference list. If they are included, they must follow the journal’s standard reference style. Replace the publication date with “personal communication” or “unpublished data.”
Items marked as “in press” indicate acceptance for publication.
The inclusion of DOIs is strongly encouraged, as they ensure permanent accessibility of cited works.

Reference Style

References should follow the APA Seventh Edition (2020).
The reference list must be arranged alphabetically by the first author’s surname, and then chronologically for multiple works by the same author(s).
Multiple works by the same author(s) in the same year should be distinguished using letters “a”, “b”, “c”, etc. (e.g., 2024a, 2024b).

Examples

Journal article:
Martinez, R., Chen, Y., & O’Connor, L. (2021). Integrating artificial intelligence into higher
education: Opportunities and risks. International Journal of Educational Technology, 28(3), 145-162.
https://doi.org/10.1186/ijet-2021-452
Journal article with article number:
Singh, P., Alvarado, J., & Brown, T. (2023). Renewable energy forecasting using hybrid neural networks.
Energy Informatics, 6, Article 19. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42162-023-00219-4
Book:
Nguyen, K., & Patel, D. (2018). Innovation in digital learning environments. Oxford University
Press.
Book chapter:
Harris, A., & López, G. (2021). Building ethical frameworks for AI in education. In R. Thompson & M.
Green (Eds.), Responsible innovation in digital society (pp. 75-101). Springer.
Website:
World Health Organization. (2022). Mental Health and COVID-19: Early evidence of the pandemic’s impact: Scientific brief, 2 March 2022.
Dataset:
[dataset] Silva, R., Nakamura, T., & Brooks, P. (2020). Global temperature anomalies from 1880-2020
[dataset]. Harvard Dataverse, V3. https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/CLIMATE20
Conference paper or poster:
Klein, M., & Zhao, L. (2022, July). Enhancing collaborative learning with augmented reality: Results from a
pilot study. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Learning Sciences, Hiroshima,
Japan.
Software:
Rodriguez, J., Meyer, S., & Gupta, A. (2021). EduSim: A classroom simulation platform (Version 2.1)
[Computer software]. GitHub. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5567823

Web References
Web citations should include at a minimum the URL and the date last accessed. Provide additional details (author, title, publication year, DOI) when available.

Data References
When citing datasets, include:

Author(s)
Dataset title
Repository name
Version (if applicable)
Year
Persistent identifier (DOI or similar)

Use the prefix [dataset] before the reference to aid in indexing.

Preprint References

Clearly identify preprints as “preprint” and provide the DOI or server name (e.g., arXiv, SSRN, bioRxiv).
If the preprint has later appeared in peer-reviewed form, cite the published version.

Important preprints central to your work may be cited if no formal publication information is available.

Responding to Reviewers’ Comments
Authors are required to address all reviewer comments carefully and systematically. To ensure clarity and consistency, please follow these general guidelines when preparing your response:

Use the official response template provided on the journal’s website. Submissions without this completed template will not proceed to the next stage of review. You can download the template here.
Address each comment individually. Copy each reviewer’s point into the template, followed by your detailed response.
Be specific and concise. Indicate clearly how and where changes have been made in the revised manuscript. Use page and line numbers to guide the reviewer and editor.
Provide justifications where changes are not made. If you choose not to implement a suggested revision, explain your reasoning respectfully and with appropriate evidence.
Maintain a professional and constructive tone. Responses should reflect collegial dialogue, even when you disagree with a comment.
Highlight revisions. Ensure that modifications to the manuscript are clearly marked (e.g., track changes or highlighting), in addition to the explanations in the template.

By adhering to this structured approach, you help facilitate a fair and efficient review process and improve the chances of your manuscript’s acceptance.

Code of Ethics and Authors’ Responsibility

Terms and Conditions

Authorship Responsibilities
All authors must significantly contribute to the research, including its conception, data collection, analysis, interpretation, drafting, critical revision, and final approval. A designated corresponding author will handle all communications with the journal during the editorial process. Authors are collectively responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the work.

Submission Guidelines
Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Submissions are accepted electronically through the journal’s online submission platform. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous, anonymized peer-review process. The editorial team reserves the right to reject submissions that do not align with the journal’s scope, lack scholarly rigor, or fail to meet formatting standards.

Open Access and Fees
Artificial Intelligence Advances in Education operates an Open Access model. All published articles are freely accessible to the public, subject to an Article Processing Charge (APC). A discounted APC applies for the first two years of publication. Authors retain the option to publish under this model, ensuring broad dissemination of their work.

Manuscript Standards
Submissions must adhere to high academic writing standards, using clear, inclusive, and non-discriminatory language. References should follow a consistent citation style, with all cited works included in the reference list. High-quality figures and artwork must be submitted separately in high-resolution formats (e.g., JPG or TIF).

Publication Rights
Upon acceptance, authors will transfer publication rights to the journal, enabling distribution while maintaining the Open Access framework. For further details on the APC or submission process, visit the journal’s website.

IRB Approval and Ethical Oversight

For studies that involve human participants, animals, or sensitive data, authors must obtain approval from the appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) or ethics committee prior to conducting the research. The name of the approving body and the approval reference number must be clearly stated in the methodology section. Authors must also confirm that informed consent was obtained where applicable.

Responsible AI Use and Authorship Policy

The responsible use of artificial intelligence in the preparation of scientific manuscripts is permitted under specific and transparent conditions. All authors remain fully accountable for the integrity, originality, and accuracy of the submitted work. The following guidelines apply.

Authorship and Accountability
AI tools, including Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, do not qualify as authors. Authorship entails accountability for the work, and this responsibility cannot be attributed to AI tools. AI technologies must therefore not be listed or cited as authors or co-authors under any circumstances.

Writing and Language Support
The use of AI in the writing process is allowed only to enhance grammar, clarity, or readability. Authors must carefully review and edit the AI-assisted content, ensuring that no scientific ideas or substantive content were AI-generated. Any such use must be transparently declared. A statement should be included at the end of the manuscript, following the “Declaration of Interests” section, specifying the name of the tool used, its purpose, and affirming that the authors take full responsibility for the final content. For example: “During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [TOOL NAME] to [REASON]. The authors reviewed and edited the content and take full responsibility for its accuracy and integrity.”

Research Design and Content Generation
AI must not be used to generate or contribute to the scientific foundation of the research. This includes the identification of research gaps, formulation of hypotheses, or the design of experiments. All such intellectual work must be carried out by the authors themselves.

Data Analysis and Categorization
AI tools may be used for data analysis, summarization, pattern recognition, and text categorization, provided that its use is explicitly and clearly described in the methodology section of the manuscript. This description should include the specific tools used, their versions, and the methods applied.

Figures, Images, and Artwork
The creation or modification of images and artwork using generative AI or AI-assisted tools is generally not permitted. Exceptions are limited to cases where AI use is part of the research methodology, in which case the application must be reproducible and described in detail, including the tool name, version, and developer information. The use of AI-generated content is also allowed in composite images when suitable Creative Commons visuals are unavailable, but this must be clearly disclosed in the image caption. AI-generated graphical abstracts are not permitted. In rare cases, cover art generated with AI may be accepted with prior permission from the editor, provided that rights have been cleared and attribution is correct.

References and Citation Integrity
Authors must not rely on AI tools to suggest references. All citations should be extracted directly from scientific databases and verified for accuracy, precision, and credibility.

Disclosure and Institutional Policies
All AI usage must be disclosed at the time of submission. Authors are advised to check with their respective institutions to ensure compliance with institutional policies regarding the use of AI in scientific writing and research.

Article Publishing Option

Open Access

Article processing charge (APC):
2000 USD (Excluding taxes)

Discounted APC:
$200 for all articles
submitted on or before
December 2026.

Subsequent Discounted APC:
$200 for submissions received through 31 December 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

For Researchers

Is Artificial Intelligence Advances in Education indexed?

Artificial Intelligence Advances in Education is a new launch journal. As a new publication, the journal is building its indexing and discoverability profile progressively. The journal is a member of Crossref, the scholarly infrastructure organisation that provides persistent identifiers and metadata services for research publications. Articles published in the journal are assigned DOIs through Crossref, making them persistently identifiable and citable and enabling their publication metadata to be registered and discoverable across scholarly systems.

While Crossref registration is not the same as inclusion in an abstracting and indexing database, the journal is pursuing inclusion in appropriate indexing and abstracting services as it establishes its publication record and meets the relevant eligibility criteria.

We will update this page as indexing applications are submitted and accepted. Authors should always refer to this page for the latest information rather than relying on third-party indexing claims.

Will my article have a DOI?

Yes. Published articles receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), providing a persistent and citable link to the published article. Articles currently published in Artificial Intelligence Advances in Education display individual DOIs.

How long does peer review take?

We aim to provide authors with a timely, rigorous and supportive peer-review experience. The time required will vary depending on the complexity of the manuscript, the availability of appropriate reviewers and whether revisions are required.

We strive to provide a high-quality author experience while maintaining the standards and integrity of peer review. For this reason, we do not guarantee a fixed review period. Finding the right reviewers and allowing sufficient time for thoughtful, constructive assessment is more important than meeting an artificial deadline.

Authors will be kept informed of significant developments in the review process, particularly where circumstances arise that are likely to result in a substantial delay.

We are committed to keeping manuscripts moving through the editorial process efficiently and to communicating clearly with authors throughout.

How does double-anonymised peer review work?

SCS Journals uses a double-anonymised peer-review process. This means that, wherever possible, the identities of both the authors and reviewers are kept confidential during the peer-review process.

When you submit a manuscript, you should therefore ensure that the version intended for peer review does not contain information that directly identifies you or your institution. This includes author names, affiliations, acknowledgements, funding information or other identifying details where these could compromise anonymity.

The editorial team will manage the submission and peer-review process so that reviewers do not normally see the authors' identities, and authors do not normally see the identities of the reviewers.

Why does SCS Journals use double-anonymised peer review?

Double-anonymised peer review is designed to support a fair and objective assessment of research by reducing the potential influence of factors such as an author's identity, institutional affiliation, seniority or reputation.

Reviewers are asked to evaluate the manuscript on the basis of its quality, originality, methodological rigour, significance and relevance to the journal, rather than the identity or status of the authors.

How should I anonymise my manuscript?

Before submitting your manuscript for review, remove identifying information from the main manuscript wherever reasonably possible.

This may include:

Author names and institutional affiliations
Personal acknowledgements
Identifying information in the manuscript's text or footnotes
Statements that explicitly identify the authors' institution or research group
File properties or document metadata that contain author information

If you need to refer to your own previous research, do so in a way that does not unnecessarily reveal your identity. You should not remove relevant citations simply to achieve anonymity.

Authors should also ensure that supplementary files intended for reviewers are anonymised where appropriate.

What happens to my identity after the review?

The editorial team has access to the identities of authors and reviewers so that the submission can be managed appropriately. These identities are not routinely disclosed to each other during the peer-review process.

Double anonymisation cannot guarantee complete anonymity. In specialist research areas, reviewers may sometimes be able to infer an author's identity from the subject matter, methodology, datasets, previous publications or other contextual information.

The purpose of the process is therefore to reduce potential bias, rather than to promise absolute anonymity.

How do I become a reviewer for the journal?

Researchers with relevant subject expertise who wish to contribute to the peer-review process are encouraged to contact the journal via the Reviewer Registration Form.

Prospective reviewers may be asked to provide information regarding their areas of expertise, institutional affiliation, publication record and reviewing experience. Reviewer appointments are made at the discretion of the editorial team based on the journal's needs and the applicant's expertise.

The journal values constructive, timely and ethical peer review as an important contribution to the scholarly community.

Who owns the copyright to my article?

Authors retain copyright in their work.

Upon acceptance for publication, authors grant the journal the rights necessary to publish, distribute and preserve the article. Published articles are made available under the licence specified by the journal and displayed on the article itself.

Authors should ensure that they have obtained any necessary permissions for third-party material included in their manuscript.

What Creative Commons licence are articles published under?

Articles published by SCS Journals are open access and are published under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 International licence (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), unless otherwise stated on the individual article.

This licence allows readers to share, copy and redistribute the published article in any medium or format for non-commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and source, a link to the licence is provided, and any changes are clearly indicated.

The licence does not permit commercial reuse or the creation or distribution of adaptations or derivatives of the published work without additional permission.

Authors retain copyright in their work, subject to the publication rights granted to SCS Journals.

Material belonging to third parties, such as images, figures or other content reproduced under separate permission, may not be covered by the article's Creative Commons licence. Readers should always check the individual article and its accompanying credit lines before reusing third-party material.

What happens after I submit my manuscript?

Your submission goes through an initial editorial assessment to determine whether it is suitable for the journal and meets the basic submission requirements. We aim to do this in under 14 days.

Manuscripts that are suitable for further consideration are then sent for peer review. Depending on the reviewers' recommendations and the editor's assessment, authors may be asked to revise their manuscript before a final editorial decision is made.

Once a manuscript is accepted, it proceeds through the production and publication process before being made available online.

Accepted manuscripts will be invoiced for payment. Articles are not published without payment.

What formatting requirements do I need to follow?

Authors should prepare their manuscript according to the journal's current Author Guidelines and select the appropriate article type when submitting.

Manuscripts should be clearly structured, written in appropriate academic English, and include all information required for the relevant article type. Authors should also ensure that references, figures, tables and supplementary materials are presented in accordance with the journal's requirements.

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's basic submission requirements may be returned to authors before entering peer review.

What types of articles does the journal accept?

Artificial Intelligence Advances in Education welcomes a broad range of scholarly contributions, including Original Research, Review Articles, Systematic Reviews, Methods and Protocols, Troubleshooting articles, Short Format/Single Results, Data Reports, Perspective/Opinion articles and Conceptual Analyses.

The journal particularly welcomes interdisciplinary research with clear relevance to education, learning, teaching, policy or institutional practice.

Is the journal open access?

Yes. Artificial Intelligence Advances in Education is an open access journal. Published articles are freely available to readers online. Open access means that readers can access published research without a subscription or paywall.

Is there an Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Yes. The standard APC is currently $2,000 USD, excluding applicable taxes.

A discounted APC of $200 is available for articles submitted on or before 31 December 2026, subject to the journal's current terms.

Payment is only required if your manuscript is accepted for publication.

When do I need to pay the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Payment of the APC is only required if your manuscript is accepted for publication. Authors will receive an invoice following acceptance. No APC is charged for manuscripts that are rejected, withdrawn before acceptance, or declined during peer review.

Can I submit research with negative or null findings?

Yes. We actively encourage the publication of negative and null findings.

Our Dual Publication Scheme allows authors to submit companion articles where appropriate: one article may present successful experimental results, while a second documents negative or null findings. Both articles undergo peer review and, when accepted and published, receive their own DOI and are fully citable.

Can I submit two companion articles?

Yes. The journal's Dual Publication Scheme is designed to encourage authors to communicate the complete research story, including findings that do not support the original hypothesis.

Authors should clearly identify the relationship between companion manuscripts and ensure that each article makes a distinct scholarly contribution. Both manuscripts are subject to peer review.

Can I use AI when preparing my manuscript?

Authors may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with aspects of manuscript preparation, provided that the use of AI does not replace the authors' responsibility for the content, accuracy, originality or integrity of the work. However, AI tools cannot be listed as an author. Authorship requires accountability for the research and the published work, which can only be accepted by human authors.

The journal recognises that authors may use AI-assisted tools for language editing and polishing, particularly where English is an additional language. Reasonable use of AI to improve grammar, spelling, clarity, readability or expression does not in itself prevent submission.

Authors remain fully responsible for the final manuscript and should carefully review and verify any AI-assisted changes. AI tools should not be used for literature reviews and references, to generate or alter research findings, misrepresent sources, or otherwise compromise the integrity of the research.

Where AI has been used substantially in the research process or to generate content, analysis, images, data or other material, authors should disclose its use in accordance with the journal's current AI and research-integrity policies.

How does the journal handle research integrity?

We take research integrity seriously. Authors are responsible for the originality, accuracy and integrity of their work. Concerns including plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, authorship or other forms of research misconduct may be investigated in accordance with the journal's policies and recognised publication ethics principles, such as COPE.

Suspected misconduct should be reported to the Editor-in-Chief and industry-standard, such COPE guidance for misconduct and retractions, will be followed.

What happens if my manuscript is rejected?

If a manuscript is rejected, the editorial decision will normally be based on factors such as suitability for the journal based on its aims and scopes, scholarly quality, methodological rigour, originality and the reviewers' or editor's assessment.

A rejection does not necessarily mean that the research is without merit. Where there is feedback, authors should carefully consider the editorial and reviewer feedback and may wish to revise and submit the work to another appropriate journal.

Can I submit a manuscript that is under consideration elsewhere?

No. Manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original and must not be under consideration by another journal at the same time.

By submitting, authors confirm that the work has not previously been published and is not simultaneously under consideration elsewhere.

How are corrections and retractions handled?

The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. Where significant errors, concerns regarding research integrity, or other issues are identified, the journal may publish corrections, expressions of concern, retractions or other notices as appropriate. Editorial actions are undertaken in accordance with the journal's policies and recognised publication ethics guidance. Any corrections or notices will be linked to the original article to ensure transparency for readers.

Can I correct my article after publication?

If an error is identified after publication, authors should contact the editorial office as soon as possible. The editorial team will assess the nature and significance of the issue and determine the appropriate course of action. This may include the publication of a correction, expression of concern, retraction, or other editorial notice where appropriate.

The journal is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

For Readers

How can I access articles?

Articles published in Artificial Intelligence Advances in Education are open access and freely available online. You can browse the current issue, search published articles and access available article formats directly through the journal website.

How do I cite an article?

Each published article has its own citation information and DOI. The article page provides the information required to cite the article, including the authors, publication year, article title, journal, volume and issue, page information where applicable, and DOI.

Where available, citation formats can also be generated directly from the article page.

What is a DOI?

A DOI, or Digital Object Identifier, is a persistent identifier assigned to a scholarly publication. Unlike a conventional web address, a DOI is designed to remain a stable way of identifying and linking to a published research article, even if the article's web location changes.

Can I share an article with colleagues or students?

Yes. Articles published under the journal's open access licence can be accessed and shared in accordance with the terms of the applicable Creative Commons licence. Readers should check the licence displayed on the individual article before reusing, adapting or commercially exploiting published content.

What Creative Commons licence are articles published under?

The licence does not permit commercial reuse or the creation or distribution of adaptations or derivatives of the published work without additional permission.

Authors retain copyright in their work, subject to the publication rights granted to SCS Journals.

Can I reuse figures, tables or other content from an article?

Reuse is subject to the Creative Commons licence attached to the article and any specific third-party copyright restrictions.

Readers should check the licence and the credit information associated with the material before reproducing or adapting figures, tables, images or other content.

How can I report an error in a published article?

If you identify a potential error in a published article, please contact the journal editorial office with the article title, DOI and details of the issue you have identified.

The editorial team will assess the concern and determine whether a correction or other editorial action is required.

How can I find articles on a particular topic?

You can use the journal's search functionality to find articles by keyword, author or topic.

The journal covers a broad range of subjects at the intersection of artificial intelligence and education, including AI applications in higher education, pedagogy, assessment, policy, ethics, research and scholarly communication, and interdisciplinary and global perspectives.

How can I keep up with new research?

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Artificial Intelligence Advances in Education

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