Author Guidelines

Engineering Education Review (EER) focuses on cutting-edge exploration and practical innovation in engineering education, dedicated to promoting the in-depth integration of engineering education theory and practice. EER publishes original research and practical innovations that advance the theory and practice of engineering education. Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise American English, using consistent spelling and terminology throughout.

 

Permissions

Authors are responsible for obtaining written permission to reproduce any copyrighted material and must include copies of all permissions at submission.

 

Manuscripts Requirements

Research articles should not normally exceed 8,000 words (excluding references, tables, and figures). Abstracts must not exceed 300 words and should summarize the purpose, methods, main findings, and conclusions. Include 3–5 keywords in alphabetical order.

 

Types of Papers

EER welcomes the following categories: (1) Research; (2) Review; (3) Practice and Innovation; (4) Editorial and Opinion. EER welcomes submissions employing diverse research methods, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, as well as practical operation records and experimental analysis approaches.

 

  • Research

Authors should clearly define their research questions, situate the study within the relevant literature, and ground their work in appropriate theoretical frameworks. Research design choices must be justified, and the methodology described in sufficient detail to ensure rigor and reproducibility.

For empirical studies, data analysis should support the interpretation of results, and conclusions should clearly articulate the study’s contribution to advancing research and practice in engineering education.

For conceptual or theoretical papers, arguments should be well supported by literature and present a coherent rationale that demonstrates their significance to engineering education.

 

  • Review

Review articles should clearly state the purpose, scope, and guiding research questions. They must critically analyze and synthesize existing studies to provide new conceptual insights, frameworks, or directions for future research in engineering education.

Authors should specify the review type (e.g., systematic review or meta-analysis) and describe inclusion criteria, search strategies, and analytical methods in sufficient detail to ensure transparency. When conclusions depend on the quality of primary sources, the evaluation criteria must be clearly explained.

Each review article should include at least 20 references to ensure comprehensive coverage of the literature.

 

  • Practice

EER encourages the dissemination of exemplary and innovative practices in engineering education across global contexts. Practice articles should document pedagogical innovations, curriculum reforms, program evaluations, or institutional initiatives supported by empirical evidence of effectiveness.

Submissions must synthesize key lessons learned and demonstrate how these practices can be adapted or scaled to other educational settings.

  • Editorial and Opinion

This section provides a forum for timely perspectives and critical reflections on emerging issues in engineering education, including both editorials and opinion papers.

Editorials present concise commentaries on current developments or policy debates, either solicited or voluntarily submitted.

Opinion papers offer well-reasoned reflections, conceptual discussions, or informed viewpoints aimed at stimulating dialogue and advancing research or practice.

References are not mandatory but may be included when appropriate.

  • Expanding a Conference Paper to a Journal Article

EER welcomes submissions that develop and extend work previously presented at conferences. Authors must disclose any prior conference presentation or publication and ensure that the journal version contains substantial new content, analysis, and insights beyond the original work.

 

Article Requirements Table

Type

Text Word

Abstract Word

Figure/Table

Reference

Research

over 4000

Less than 400 words

The inclusion of charts is not mandatory; however, their appropriate use can significantly enhance the clarity and overall impact of the manuscript.

Over 20

Review

over 5000

Less than 400 words

Over 20

Practice

3000-5000

Optional

Less than 20

Editorial & Opinion

Less than 1500

No

Less than 10

 

References

  • References should be cited in the order they appear in the text and follow APA 7th Edition style. Include DOIs where available.

Examples:

  • Standard journal article: Al Otaiba, S., Connor, C. M., Folsom, J. S., Greulich, L., Meadows, J., & Li, Z. (2011). Assessment data-informed guidance to individualize kindergarten reading instruction: Findings from a cluster-randomized control field trial. The Elementary School Journal, 111(4), 535- https://doi.org/10.1086/659031
  • Books of personal author(s): Parija, S. C. (2008). Textbook of Medical Parasitology. All India Publishers and Distributors.
  • Chapter in a book: Mcdonalds, A. (1993). Practical methods for the apprehension and sustained containment of supernatural entities. In G. L. Yeager (Ed.), Paranormal and occult studies: Case studies in application(1st, pp. 42-64). OtherWorld Books. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000132-000
  • Newspaper Article:Feder, B. J. (2002, July 18). I.B.M. beats forecasts but with signs of weakness. The New York Times, C1.
  • Thesis: Schachar L. M. Financing the Future: The Emerging Role of Income Share Agreements in Higher Education.University of Pennsylvania (Thesis/*** Dissertation). 2019.
  • Non-English references [Translate the title into English and mark it in square brackets]: Yu Y. H. & Zhang X. (2021). [On the generation mechanism and governance paths of postgraduates' academic misconduct from the perspective of bounded rationality]. Journal of Graduate Education,66(6), 35-
  • Website (Accessible URLs and access times are indispensable):Magi, T. (2019, July 24). Business research assistant. University of Vermont Libraries. Retrieved November 19, 2019, from http://researchguides.uvm.edu/business

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be clear, concise, consistently formatted, and properly cited. Each must include descriptive titles, detailed legends, and, where necessary, appropriate permissions and acknowledgments.

  • Numbering and Citation:
    Number tables and figures consecutively in the order they appear in the text (Table 1, Table 2, Figure 1, Figure 2A, etc.). Refer to each in the manuscript by its number.
  • Titles and Legends:
    Provide concise, descriptive titles—above tables and below figures. Detailed explanations and abbreviations should be included in footnotes (for tables) or figure legends (for figures), not within the images themselves.
  • Format and Submission:
    Tables must be submitted in editable text format (not images or Excel files). Figures should be submitted as separate high-resolution image files (TIFF, JPEG, PNG, EPS, or PDF; ≤ 5 MB each).
  • Clarity and Style:
    Ensure that all labels, symbols, and numbers are clear and consistent. Font sizes must remain legible after reduction. Tables and figures should complement rather than duplicate the text.
  • Statistical Data:
    Include estimates, significance levels, and sample sizes where applicable.
  • Permissions:
    Authors are responsible for obtaining written permission from copyright holders for any previously published, borrowed, or adapted material. A proper credit line must be included in the caption or legend.
  • Placement:
    Tables may be placed at the end of the manuscript (after the References section) or uploaded as separate files.
  • Reference Formatting:
    List all authors or editors up to six; for more than six, list the first three followed by et al.Journal references must include the issue number in parentheses after the volume.

Submission Checklist

  1. Submission and Formatting
  • Online submission:Manuscripts are submitted electronically via EER’s Research Exchange website:

https://www.hksmp.com/journals/eer/about/submissions

  • Category compliance:The manuscript conforms to the requirements for the selected article type.
  • Completeness: Tables, figures, and references are complete, correctly numbered, and consistent with journal style.
  • Copyright permissions: Written permissions for all copyrighted or previously published material are included.
  • Required files: The submission package includes a cover letter and an anonymized manuscript file (with abstract, keywords, and main text).
  1. Author and Contributor Information
  • Author identification:Provide a one-sentence biographical note for each author, including full name, professional title, institutional affiliation, mailing address, email, and ORCID ID (if available).
     Example: “Jane Engineer is an Associate Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Tsinghua University, 108 Mingzhai, Tsinghua Univ, Beijing, 100084; jengineer@tsinghua.edu.cn.”
  • AI disclosure:Any use of artificial intelligence tools (beyond copy-editing) must be fully disclosed, with authors retaining full responsibility for content accuracy and integrity.
  • Acknowledgements:List all individuals who contributed to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship.
  • Author contributions:The submitting author must ensure the accuracy of the author contribution statement. All authors are expected to review and approve their individual roles before submission. The final statement will be published with the article.
  • Funding information:Provide details of all financial support in a dedicated funding disclosure section. This information must be completed by each author at the first revision stage.

 

B. Ethics and Declarations

  • Ethical approval:Research involving human participants, human material, or human data must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and have prior approval from an appropriate ethics committee. Editors reserve the right to reject submissions that do not meet ethical standards and may contact the ethics committee for verification if necessary.
  • Informed consent: For all research involving human participants, informed consent must be obtained (from parents or legal guardians for minors under 16). A statement confirming this should appear in the manuscript’s declarations section.
  •  Conflict of interest: All authors must disclose potential conflicts of interest (e.g., employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications, or funding).
     If no conflicts exist, include the statement:
     “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”

 

 

 

 

Version Note:

This Author Guidelines document corresponds to the 2025 edition. The Editorial Office of Engineering Education Review (EER) reserves the right of final interpretation.