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Journal of Prior Learning Assessment

Journal of

Prior Learning Assessment

Publication Guidelines

About the Submission Process

  • The Journal of Prior Learning Assessment (JPLA) is a peer-reviewed journal.
  • Papers submitted for publication will be fully refereed. The publication decision is based on the referees’ reports; a minimum of two reviewers will review the manuscript.
  • Once a manuscript has been reviewed, any appropriate comments are compiled and returned to the author. The writer can make the suggested edits, format for final publication, and resubmit to JPLA.

Formatting Requirements

  • We require the use of APA formatting and style.
  • Papers should be approximately 1,000 to 2,500 words in length. (Exceptions should be requested from the editor.)

The Publication Process

The publication process is as follows:

  1. Submit your paper to the journal anytime.
  2. Once your paper has been received, your contact details are removed and sent to 2 reviewers.
  3. If your paper is rejected, we will allow a maximum of one further resubmission.

The Process

Papers may have a focus on practice, administrative, or theoretical and each type of manuscript will be assessed against its focus.

Become an Associate Editor

Reviewers are accredited as Associate Editors when they review at least three manuscripts to the satisfaction of the editor..