1. Types of paper
Research articles (5,000–8,000 words), review articles, practice papers from ODL centres, and short communications. ODeLAN conference papers may be expanded for journal review.
2. Article template
Use the official ODeLAN template (title, structured abstract, keywords, introduction, method, results, discussion, conclusion, APA references). Submit in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF. Figures must be numbered and described.
3. Referencing style — APA 7th
In-text citations and the reference list must follow the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition. Digital sources require DOIs where available.
Example: Akindele, A. T., & Yusuf, I. (2026). Generative AI in ODL assessment. Open Distance and E-Learning Association of Nigeria, 2(1), 1–22. https://doi.org/10.60787/odelan.v2i1.1
4. Plagiarism policy
All submissions are screened (Turnitin / iThenticate). Similarity above 15%, excluding references and quotes, normally leads to desk rejection or mandatory rewrite. Duplicate publication and simultaneous submission are not allowed.
5. Authorship and ORCID
Every author must supply an ORCID iD. The corresponding author confirms that all co-authors consent to submission. Ghost, guest, and honorary authorship are prohibited.
6. Publication fee
There is no article processing charge. See the APC page for the waiver policy. ODeLAN is diamond open access.
7. How to submit
Register on the portal and complete the three-step submission. Direct link: Submit Manuscript. Email attachments to [email protected] are not accepted as the primary route.