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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Research Articles

This section publishes original peer-reviewed research articles focusing on scouting education, youth development, leadership formation, and character building. Submissions should demonstrate strong theoretical grounding, methodological rigor, and practical relevance to scouting practices, outdoor education, and community-based learning. All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process in accordance with the editorial standards of Scoutria Journal.

Conceptual Papers

This section publishes theory-driven manuscripts that contribute to conceptual development in scouting, leadership education, and youth empowerment. Submissions may propose new frameworks, integrate existing theories, or introduce innovative perspectives without relying on primary empirical data. Manuscripts are evaluated based on originality, clarity of argumentation, and relevance to contemporary challenges in scouting and character education.

Review Articles

This section publishes high-quality literature reviews that synthesize and critically evaluate existing research in scouting, non-formal education, leadership training, and youth development. Submissions may include systematic reviews, integrative reviews, or bibliometric analyses that identify research gaps and propose future research directions. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer review process.

Book Review

This section features critical evaluations of recently published books relevant to scouting, leadership education, youth development, and character formation. Reviews should provide analytical insights into the book’s theoretical contribution, methodological approach, and relevance to contemporary academic and practical contexts.

Best Practice

This section publishes practice-based articles that document, analyze, and reflect on real-world scouting activities, training programs, and community engagement initiatives. Submissions should go beyond descriptive reporting by providing structured insights, lessons learned, and conceptual implications derived from field experiences.

Best Practice articles are expected to demonstrate clarity of context, implementation process, outcomes, and reflective evaluation, particularly in areas such as leadership development, character education, outdoor learning, and youth empowerment. Contributions should highlight transferable knowledge that can inform similar practices in different scouting or educational settings.

Manuscripts in this section may undergo editorial review or peer review, depending on their analytical depth and scholarly contribution.

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