KWASU INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION (KWIJASE)

The Journal of the Department of Arts and Science Education, Kwara State University, Malete, invites original and high-quality manuscripts that contribute to knowledge and practice in the fields of Arts and Science Education. Submissions should meet the following guidelines to ensure a smooth review and publication process. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. All submissions should be written in clear and concise English, and the preferred format for submission is Microsoft Word. Authors must ensure their manuscripts adhere to the journal's structure and formatting requirements. Each manuscript should begin with a title page, containing the title of the paper, which must be concise and reflective of the content. The title page should also include the full names of all authors, their affiliations, and contact details, including email addresses and phone numbers. The corresponding author should be indicated. An abstract of no more than 250 words should follow the title page. The abstract should succinctly summarize the objectives, methodology, results, and significance of the study. Authors should also provide three to five keywords that best describe the content of their manuscript. The main body of the manuscript should include an introduction that outlines the background, research problem, objectives, and significance of the study. A review of relevant and recent literature should follow, providing a solid foundation for the research. The methodology section should describe the research design, population, sampling techniques, instruments used, procedures, and methods of data analysis in detail. Results should be presented clearly, supported by tables and figures where appropriate, while the discussion should interpret the findings in light of the study's objectives and related literature. A conclusion should highlight the key findings and practical recommendations. Acknowledgements, if any, should appear after the main text, recognizing funding sources, contributors, or institutions that supported the research. References should be formatted in accordance with the APA 7th Edition style. Manuscripts should be typed in Times New Roman font, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing and one inch margins on all sides. Pages should be numbered consecutively, starting from the title page. A consistent hierarchy should be used for headings, with boldface for primary headings and italics for subheadings. Tables and figures should be placed within the text at appropriate locations, accompanied by descriptive titles and sequential numbering. High-resolution images for figures (in formats such as JPEG or PNG) should be submitted. All submissions should be made electronically via the journal’s submission portal or email. Each submission should include a cover letter outlining the manuscript's title, and significance, and a statement confirming its originality. Upon submission, manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer-review process. Authors may be required to revise their work based on reviewers’ comments before final acceptance. Ethical standards in research must be observed, and authors are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for copyrighted material or sensitive data used in their work.