Online Submission

Online Submission Guide

How to Submit Your Manuscript

All submissions to the Journal of Educational Leadership and Innovation (JELI) preferrebaly be made through our online submission system Manuscript Submission Form other wise submissions via email to j editor.jeli@fairview.edu.my . Please follow the steps below to submit your manuscript.

Step-by-Step Submission Process

Step 1: Access the Submission System

Visit the JELI journal website and click on the "Make a Submission" link. You will be directed to the online submission portal.

Step 2: Register or Log In

New Users: If you do not have an account, click "Register" and complete the registration form with your name, email address, and institutional affiliation. Please use your institutional email address where possible.
Returning Users: Log in using your registered username and password.

Step 3: Start a New Submission

Once logged in, click "Make a Submission" to begin the submission process. The system will guide you through a series of steps.

Step 4: Complete the Submission Checklist

Before proceeding, confirm that your manuscript meets all requirements. Ensure the following items are checked:

□ The manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere
□ The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal
□ All authors have read and approved the final version
□ The manuscript follows the Author Guidelines
□ Permission has been obtained for copyrighted materials used
□ The manuscript has been anonymized (for double-blind review)
□ All sources are cited and referenced correctly
□ The manuscript has been spell-checked and grammar-checked

Step 5: Upload Manuscript Files

You will be required to upload the following files:

File Type	Requirements
Title Page	Separate file containing: title, author names, affiliations, corresponding author contact details, and acknowledgments
Anonymized Manuscript	Main manuscript with all author identifiers removed (for double-blind review)
Figures and Tables	Embedded in the manuscript or uploaded as separate files
Supplementary Materials	If applicable (e.g., questionnaires, interview protocols, consent forms)
Cover Letter	Optional; may include reasons for submitting to JELI or special requests

File Format: All files must be in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). Figures should be in JPEG format.

File Size: Each file should not exceed 20 MB.

Step 6: Enter Metadata

Provide the following information about your manuscript:

Title: The full title of your manuscript
Abstract: A summary of your manuscript (150–300 words)
Keywords: 3–5 keywords that describe your manuscript
Author Information: Full names, affiliations, and ORCID iDs (recommended) of all authors
Corresponding Author: Designate one author as the corresponding author and provide their email address and postal address

Step 7: Provide Additional Information

Answer the following questions:

Question	Response
Has this manuscript been published previously?	Yes / No
Is this manuscript currently under consideration elsewhere?	Yes / No
Do you have any conflicts of interest to declare?	Yes / No
Is there any funding associated with this research?	Yes / No
Do you confirm that all authors approve the submission?	Yes / No

Step 8: Confirm and Submit

Review all entered information and uploaded files. Once you are satisfied, click "Finish Submission" to complete the process. You will receive a confirmation email with your manuscript ID and a link to track the status of your submission.

Submission Checklist

Before submitting, please verify the following:

Manuscript Preparation

□ The manuscript is anonymized (author names and affiliations removed)
□ The manuscript follows APA 6th Edition referencing style
□ The manuscript is 5,000–6,000 words
□ The manuscript has a title (less than 15 words)
□ The manuscript has an abstract (150–300 words)
□ The manuscript has 3–5 keywords
□ The manuscript includes all required sections: Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, and References
□ All figures have captions
□ All tables are on single pages and numbered consecutively

Author Information

□ All authors' full names and affiliations are provided
□ A corresponding author with email and postal address is designated
□ All authors have reviewed and approved the final version

Ethical and Legal

□ Permission has been obtained for copyrighted materials used
□ Ethical approval has been obtained (for human participants research)
□ All sources are properly cited and referenced

What Happens After Submission?

After you submit your manuscript, it will go through the following stages:

Stage	Description
1. Submission Received	You will receive an acknowledgment email with your manuscript ID
2. Editorial Screening	The Editor-in-Chief performs an initial assessment (1–2 weeks)
3. Peer Review	The manuscript is sent to at least two external reviewers (4–8 weeks)
4. Editorial Decision	The Editor-in-Chief makes a decision based on reviewers' reports
5. Revision	If revisions are required, you will be asked to submit a revised version
6. Final Decision	The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision

Common Submission Issues

Issue	Solution
File too large	Compress images or split supplementary materials into separate files
Formatting errors	Ensure all files are in .doc or .docx format (not .pdf)
Missing required fields	Complete all sections marked with an asterisk (*)
Authors not added	Add all authors and designate a corresponding author
Permissions not confirmed	Confirm all permissions have been obtained

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues during the submission process, please contact the editorial office:

Editorial Office
Journal of Educational Leadership and Innovation (JELI)
Faculty of Education
University College Fairview

Please include the following information in your query:

Your name
Your manuscript title
A description of the issue you are experiencing
Screenshots (if applicable)

ORCID iD

Recommended for all authors

We look forward to receiving your submission and thank you for choosing JELI as the venue for your research.