Submissions

Inquiry Article

Inquiry Articles explore pedagogical, educational, and academic development topics, incorporating empirical observations and theoretical perspectives, with a focus on Norwegian SoTL/SoAD. While authors may choose their preferred structure, a modified IMRAD format is recommended.

Key Features:

• Investigates teaching and student learning across various contexts in Norwegian higher education.
• Provides a clear, theoretically and contextually grounded rationale within international, national, or local research fields.
• Articulates a well-defined research question or hypothesis.
• Discusses the role of students in the inquiry, such as co-investigators or collaborators.
• Employs a sound methodology appropriate to the research question or hypothesis.
• If empirical, includes data aligned with the stated research question.
• Presents justified conclusions based on data or reasoning.
• Contributes to the advancement of SoTL/SoAD knowledge in Norwegian higher education.

Author Guidelines:

• The submission cannot be published previously and cannot be under review for another publication outlet.
• Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format using the provided template.
• Manuscripts may be written in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, or English.
• The first page must include the title, abstract(s), author information, and keywords.
• Specify "Inquiry Article" as the manuscript type.
• Provide full author details, including one designated corresponding author. If first authorship is shared, indicate this via a footnote.
• Include an English abstract (up to 250 words). If written in Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish, an abstract in that language must also be provided (up to 250 words).
• Provide 2-5 keywords in both English and the article's language (if applicable).
• Manuscripts should not exceed 6,000 words, excluding the abstract and references.
• Authors must obtain permissions for previously published materials.
• Adhere to the formatting template, ensuring all tables and figures have captions and appear within the main text. Additionally, submit high-resolution versions as separate files.
• Use APA 7 for referencing, ensuring all citations are accurately matched to references. Provide URLs where available.
• Include funding details and disclosure statements as required.

Editorial Procedure: Submissions undergo an initial editorial review within approximately 14 days. Promising manuscripts are subject to double-blind peer review, though authors may request an open peer-review process. Review criteria include originality, theoretical anchoring, field positioning, research methodology, reflection on results, student perspective visibility, language, formalities, and overall assessment. Authors receive a decision (acceptance, minor revisions, resubmission with substantial revisions, or rejection) along with detailed feedback. Accepted articles undergo proofreading before final publication.

Thinking Piece

Thinking Pieces offer reflective, experience-based contributions that explore transformative teaching practices and pedagogical insights within higher education. These submissions enrich the discourse on SoTL by integrating practical and theoretical perspectives.

Key Features:

• Shares personal experiences, insights, and educational philosophies.
• Engages with SoTL by discussing challenges, innovations, and transformative practices.
• Analyzes educational practices at all levels: from micro (classroom-based) through meso (study program) to macro (institutional/systemic) levels.
• Balances personal narratives with theoretical insights and critical analysis.

Author Recommendations:

• Use concrete examples to illustrate key points.
• Engage in deep reflection, addressing both successes and challenges.
• Structure the manuscript clearly, with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
• Maintain an academic yet accessible tone that integrates narrative storytelling and scholarly reflection.
• Connect reflections to broader educational theories and trends.
• Discuss future implications for teaching practices.
• Ensure confidentiality by anonymizing or omitting identifying details of students and colleagues.

Author Guidelines:

• The submission cannot be published previously and cannot be under review for another publication outlet.
• Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format using the provided template.
• Manuscripts may be written in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, or English.
• The first page must include the title, abstract(s), author information, and keywords.
• Specify "Thinking Piece" as the manuscript type.
• Provide full author details, including one designated corresponding author. If first authorship is shared, indicate this via a footnote.
• Include an English abstract (up to 250 words). If written in Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish, an abstract in that language must also be provided (up to 250 words).
• Provide 2-5 keywords in both English and the article's language (if applicable).
• Manuscripts should be 2,000-3,000 words, including abstract and references.
• Authors must obtain permissions for previously published materials.
• Adhere to the formatting template, ensuring tables and figures have captions and appear within the main text. Additionally, submit high-resolution versions as separate files.
• Use APA 7 for referencing, ensuring all citations are accurately matched to references. Provide URLs where available.
• Include funding details and disclosure statements as required.

Editorial Review Criteria:

• Relevance: The piece should provoke thoughtful reflection on higher education teaching and learning.
• Originality: Offers unique and insightful contributions to SoTL discourse.
• Engagement: Written in an accessible and compelling style that invites reader connection.
• Clarity and Coherence: Logically structured and adequately explains context-specific terminology for a broad audience.

Original Idea

The Original Idea format invites educators to present innovative educational practices, such as novel course designs, assessment formats, or teaching methodologies, that have not previously been implemented within their disciplinary field. Empirical evaluation is not required; instead, the focus is on showcasing creativity and inspiring fellow educators.

Key Features:

• Introduces a novel educational practice (e.g., course design, classroom activity, assessment format, etc.).
• Specifies learning objectives and educational contributions.
• Provides a theoretical rationale.
• Describes the educational practice, including necessary preparation, materials, and implementation process.
• Shares reflections on the practice, ideally including student perspectives, potential challenges, and transferability to other disciplines.

Author Guidelines:

• The submission cannot be published previously and cannot be under review for another publication outlet.
• Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format using the provided template.
• Manuscripts may be written in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, or English.
• The first page must include the title, abstract(s), author information, and keywords.
• Specify "Original Idea" as the manuscript type.
• Provide full author details, including one designated corresponding author. If first authorship is shared, indicate this via a footnote.
• Include an English abstract (up to 250 words). If written in Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish, an abstract in that language must also be provided (up to 250 words).
• Provide 2-5 keywords in both English and the article's language (if applicable).
• Manuscripts should be 700-2,000 words, excluding the abstract and references.
• Authors must obtain permissions for previously published materials.
• Adhere to the formatting template, ensuring tables and figures have captions and appear within the main text. Additionally, submit high-resolution versions as separate files.
• Use APA 7 for referencing, ensuring all citations are accurately matched to references. Provide URLs where available.
• Include funding details and disclosure statements as required.