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TXJME Submission Guidelines

TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED

All submissions must adhere to APA 7 guidelines. Figures and tables will be included, but could be moved to an appendix for formatting purposes. Listed word counts do not include references or appendices. Topics must address multicultural education.

Empirical Research: Empirical research includes completed qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods studies. The best papers will demonstrate methodological rigor, clear theoretical grounding, and significant implications for multicultural education practice and policy. Submissions are limited to 1-5 authors and 10,000 words or 40 double-spaced pages (excluding references and appendices). References should be thorough, relevant, and timely; typically 40-60 sources that balance foundational scholarship with recent research (within the last 5-7 years). Submissions must include the following sections:

Introduction: Establish the context and significance of the research topic.
Problem Statement and Research Question(s): Clearly articulate the specific problem being investigated and the research question(s) guiding the study.
Theoretical Framework: Present the theoretical lens or framework that informs the research design and analysis.
Literature Review: Synthesize relevant scholarship that establishes the foundation and context for the study.
Methodology: Describe the research design, participants, data collection methods, and analytical procedures.
Findings: Present the results of the study organized by research questions or themes.
Discussion and Implications: Interpret the findings, connect them to existing literature, and articulate implications for multicultural education practice and policy.
Conclusion: Summarize key contributions and suggest directions for future research.
References: Provide complete citations for all sources cited in APA 7 format.

Conceptual Literature Reviews: A Conceptual Literature Review summarizes and synthesizes existing scholarly research on a specific problem, topic, or research question. The best papers will advance a clear conceptual framework or point of view that moves beyond mere summary to offer critical analysis, identify gaps, and propose new directions for understanding the topic. Submissions are limited to 1-3 authors and 8,000 words or 32 double-spaced pages (excluding references and appendices). References should be thorough, relevant, and timely; typically 50-75 sources that include seminal works alongside contemporary scholarship (within the last 5-7 years). Submissions must include the following sections:

Introduction: Establish the context and significance of the topic being reviewed.
Problem Statement and Research Question(s): Clearly articulate the specific problem or question(s) guiding the literature review.
Themes in the Literature: Organize and critically analyze the literature around key themes, comparing and contrasting different perspectives and approaches.
Discussion and Implications: Advance your conceptual framework, identify gaps in the literature, and articulate implications for theory and practice.
Future Research Directions: Propose specific directions for future scholarship based on identified gaps and emerging questions.
Conclusion: Summarize the key contributions of the review and reinforce the conceptual framework presented.
References: Provide complete citations for all sources cited in APA 7 format.

Research Briefs: Research briefs concisely summarize and synthesize existing published research, either a single scholarly research paper or several scholarly research papers on a single theme. Authors do not present original data, hypotheses, or new empirical findings; instead, they distill and communicate findings from existing studies. The best papers will make existing research accessible to practitioners and researchers, while clearly highlighting its implications for multicultural education. Submissions are limited to 1 author and 3,000 words or 12 double-spaced pages (excluding references and appendices). References should be thorough, relevant, and timely; typically, 10-20 sources focused on the specific research being summarized and related contemporary work. Submissions must include the following sections:

Introduction: Establish the context and significance of the research being summarized.
Problem Statement: Clearly articulate the problem addressed in the original research being summarized.
Objectives and Hypotheses: Present the objectives and hypotheses from the original research being summarized.
Methodology: Describe the research design and methods used in the original research being summarized.
Key Findings: Present the main results from the original research being summarized.
Discussion and Implications: Synthesize the significance of the findings and articulate implications for multicultural education practice and research.
Conclusion: Summarize the key contributions of the research and its relevance to the field.
References: Provide complete citations for all sources cited in APA 7 format.

Policy Briefs: Policy briefs communicate practical implications of existing or recommended policies to education practitioners, researchers, and students. The best papers will present evidence-based policy recommendations with clear, actionable steps and attention to equity and multicultural contexts. Submissions are limited to 1-3 authors and 3,500 words or 14 double-spaced pages (excluding references and appendices). References should be thorough, relevant, and timely; typically 15-25 sources, including policy documents, recent research, and foundational policy scholarship. Submissions must include the following sections:

Introduction and Problem Statement: Establish the context and clearly articulate the policy problem being addressed.
Policy Context and Analysis: Analyze the current policy landscape, including relevant legislation, initiatives, and stakeholder perspectives.
Policy Alternatives: Present and evaluate multiple policy options with attention to feasibility, equity, and potential outcomes.
Policy Recommendations and Call to Action: Advocate for specific, evidence-based policy recommendations with clear implementation steps.
Conclusion: Summarize the key policy recommendations and reinforce the urgency or significance of action.
References: Provide complete citations for all sources cited in APA 7 format.

Research in Progress: Research in Progress submissions present ongoing qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods studies that are ideal for poster or roundtable presentations. The best papers will articulate a compelling research problem, demonstrate sound methodology, and present preliminary findings that suggest promising contributions to multicultural education. Submissions are limited to 1-5 authors and 3,000 words or 12 double-spaced pages (excluding references and appendices). References should be thorough, relevant, and timely; typically, 15-25 sources that establish the theoretical framework and justify the research approach. Submissions must include the following sections:

Introduction: Establish the context and significance of the research topic.
Problem Statement and Research Question(s): Clearly articulate the specific problem being investigated and the research questions guiding the study.
Literature Review: Synthesize relevant scholarship that establishes the foundation and context for the study.
Methodology: Describe the research design, participants, data collection methods, and analytical procedures.
Preliminary Findings: Present the initial results of the study to date, organized by research questions or themes.
Discussion and Next Steps: Interpret the preliminary findings and outline the remaining data collection, analysis, and anticipated contributions.
Conclusion: Summarize the anticipated contributions and significance of the completed study.
References: Provide complete citations for all sources cited in APA 7 format.

Book Reviews: Book Reviews follow a “Review & Reflect” model and focus on a single book. The best papers will offer thoughtful critique, connect the book to broader scholarship, and articulate meaningful applications to multicultural education practice. Authors should include additional relevant sources when discussing implications and applications to professional practice. Submissions are limited to 2 authors and 2,500 words or 10 double-spaced pages (excluding references and appendices). References should be thorough, relevant, and timely; typically, 5-10 sources beyond the reviewed book that contextualize its contributions. Submissions must include the following sections:

Introduction: Establish the context and significance of the book being reviewed.
Throughlines and Themes: Identify the central arguments, themes, and organizational structure of the book.
Review (Author #1)
- Key Takeaways: Highlight 2-3 main insights or contributions from the book.
- Applications to Professional Practice: Discuss how the book’s ideas can be applied in educational settings or professional contexts.
- Implications for Multicultural Education: Analyze the book’s contributions to multicultural education theory, research, or practice.
- Overall Assessment: Provide a critical evaluation of the book’s strengths, limitations, and overall contribution to the field.
Reflection (Author #2)
- Key Takeaways: Highlight 2-3 main insights or contributions from the book from the second author’s perspective.
- Response to Applications to Professional Practice: Offer additions, rebuttals, or points of agreement with the first author’s applications.
- Response to Implications for Multicultural Education: Offer additions, rebuttals, or points of agreement with the first author’s implications.
- Overall Assessment: Provide a critical evaluation of the book’s strengths, limitations, and overall contribution from the second author’s perspective.
Conclusion: Synthesize both authors’ perspectives and offer final thoughts on the book’s significance.
References: Provide complete citations for all sources cited in APA 7 format.

Practitioner Narratives: Practitioner Narratives are personal expressions of lived experience or lessons from the field of multicultural education supported by extant scholarship. The best papers will weave personal narrative with scholarly literature to offer authentic, reflective insights that bridge theory and practice in meaningful ways. In place of traditional Methodology and Findings sections, authors share their first-person experiences, best practices, and lessons learned, supported by descriptive evidence. Submissions are limited to 1 author and 2,500 words or 10 double-spaced pages (excluding references and appendices). References should be thorough, relevant, and timely; typically, 10-20 sources that ground personal experience in a scholarly context and include both foundational and recent work. Submissions must include the following sections:

Introduction: Establish the context and significance of the practitioner experience being shared.
Problem Statement: Clearly articulate the specific problem or challenge addressed through your practice.
Context and Author Positionality: Describe the setting and your position, identity, and relationship to the work being discussed.
Literature Review: Synthesize relevant scholarship that frames and supports your practitioner experience.
Practitioner Experience: Share your first-person narrative, describing specific experiences, practices, and lessons learned with descriptive evidence.
Discussion and Implications: Connect your experience to the literature and articulate implications for multicultural education practice.
Conclusion: Summarize key insights and the broader significance of your practitioner experience.
References: Provide complete citations for all sources cited in APA 7 format.

REVIEW PROCESS

Manuscripts must be submitted online; emailed submissions will not be accepted. If an author misses the deadline for a specific issue, the submission will be considered for the next relevant issue. A double-blind process will be used to review submissions. Authors will receive feedback from at least two reviewers. Accepted manuscripts will move to copyediting. Authors will receive a document with tracked changes and comments to review prior to final publication. The editor(s) will provide detailed instructions and deadlines for publication decisions. If you have any questions, you may reach out to the Managing Editor at taylor.bunn@gmail.com.