Please read the following instructions carefully. Adhering to these guidelines will help ensure a smooth and timely review and publication process. The Indian Adult Education Association (IAEA), New Delhi reserves the right to return manuscripts that do not comply with these requirements.

Submission of Manuscripts

Authors should submit their manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf) via email to the Editorial Coordinator at ijae1939@gmail.com or ijae.iaea@iaea-india.com (Ms. Neha Gupta), with a copy to the Director (I/c) at directoriaea@gmail.com. Receipt of manuscripts will be acknowledged within 30 days. Authors will be informed of the editorial decision within 3–6 months, and accepted papers are typically published within 6–12 months.

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. Manuscripts are evaluated on the basis of originality, academic quality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Cover Letter

Each submission must include a cover letter outlining the significance of the manuscript. It should also provide complete contact details of the corresponding author (name, email, phone number, and mailing address), along with details of tables, figures, and any supplementary materials.

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts must be prepared in Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, on A4 size paper with 1-inch margins on all sides. The prescribed word limits are :

Research/Review Articles: 3,000–5,000 words

Book Reviews: 700–800 words

Article Types and Structure

A : Research Articles

Title Page, Author Information, Present Address, Abstract (up to 250 words), Keywords (4–6), Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, References, Tables and Figures

B. Review Articles

Title Page, Author Information, Present Address, Abstract (up to 250 words), Keywords (4–6), Main Text, Acknowledgments, References, Tables and Figures.

C. Book Reviews

Book Title and Author(s), Publication Details, Reviewer’s Name and Affiliation, Main Text, and References (if any).

Tables and Figures

Tables should be numbered consecutively (Arabic numerals), with titles placed above and notes below. Avoid duplication of data in the text. Tables must be included in the main document. Figures should also be numbered consecutively, with captions placed below, and must be clear and publication-ready.

References

All references must follow the APA 7th edition style and be arranged alphabetically by the first author’s surname.

Examples:

Journal Article

Shah, S. Y., & Choudhary, K. C. (2016). Adult education and lifelong learning: A critical analysis of emerging trends in India. International Journal of Adult Education and Development, 43(2), 115–130. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Book

Shah, S. Y., & Choudhary, K. C. (2016). Perspectives on adult education in India: Policy, practice, and prospects. New Delhi: Indian Adult Education Association.

Edited Book Chapter

Shah, S. Y., & Choudhary, K. C. (2016). Lifelong learning and community development in India. In P. Kumar (Ed.), Adult education and social transformation in Asia (pp. 45–62). Springer.

Online Source

Shah, S. Y. (2026). My Experiences in Adult and Lifelong Learning in India and Abroad (1984-2024): An Autoethnography. Indian Adult Education Association.https://iaea-india.com.