Aim and Scope of the Journal

1. Journal Overview

The Journal of Ongoing Educational Research (JOER) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal committed to the dissemination of high-quality, original scholarly work in education and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal aims to advance theoretical understanding, empirical research, and practical innovation in teaching, learning, educational leadership, and institutional development across diverse global contexts.

JOER serves researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners by publishing research that informs evidence-based decision-making and contributes to sustainable educational improvement.

2. Aims and Scope

JOER publishes original research articles, case studies, and methodological papers that demonstrate:

Clear research problems and objectives
Robust theoretical or conceptual grounding
Methodological rigor (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods)
Analytical depth and scholarly contribution
Relevance to educational policy, practice, and innovation

The journal welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following fields:

Alternative Learning System (ALS)
Arts and Design Education
Basic Education and Higher Education
Business and Management Education
Computer, ICT, and Technology Education
Distance, Online, and Blended Learning
Educational Leadership and Management
English Language Teaching and Learning
Environmental Science and Education
Mathematics and Science Education
Health and Science Education
Humanities and Social Sciences Education
Physical Education and Sports Science
Technology and Livelihood Education

Interdisciplinary studies and research with international, regional, or policy relevance are strongly encouraged.

3. Peer-Review Process

JOER employs a double-blind peer-review process, ensuring impartiality and academic integrity. Each submission is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with subject-matter expertise.

Review criteria include:

Originality and contribution to the field
Theoretical and methodological soundness
Ethical compliance
Clarity of presentation and scholarly writing
Relevance to the journal’s scope

Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit.

4. Open-Access Policy

JOER operates under a full open-access publishing model. All published articles are immediately and permanently accessible to readers worldwide.

Readers may freely:

Read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to full texts
Use articles for lawful scholarly and educational purposes

No subscription or access fees are required.

5. Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) and Archiving

All published articles are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) via Crossref, ensuring:

Permanent and stable linking
Enhanced global discoverability
Accurate citation tracking

JOER is committed to long-term digital preservation and metadata quality to support indexing and academic referencing.

6. Submission Guidelines

JOER accepts original research articles and mini-reviews prepared using the journal’s official IMRaD template.

Submission requirements include:

Similarity index not exceeding 15%
Minimum 85% language quality score based on grammar and readability checks
Proper citation and reference integrity
Ethical clearance and informed consent (where applicable)

Manuscripts can be submitted to: 📧 joerpub@gmail.com or the SciMatic submission form.

Optional editorial services (plagiarism screening and language editing) are available for a fee and do not influence editorial or peer-review decisions.

PUBLICATION ETHICS AND MALPRACTICE STATEMENT

JOER is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, transparency, and academic integrity, consistent with international best practices.

1. Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors must ensure that:

Submissions are original and not under review elsewhere
All sources are properly cited
Data are accurately reported and ethically obtained
Ethical approval and informed consent are secured when required

Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and redundant publication are strictly prohibited.

2. Reviewers’ Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

Conduct reviews objectively and confidentially
Declare any conflicts of interest
Provide constructive, evidence-based feedback
Respect intellectual property and ethical standards

3. Editors’ Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for:

Ensuring fair and unbiased editorial decisions
Maintaining confidentiality of submissions
Addressing ethical concerns promptly and transparently
Issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary

4. Handling of Malpractice

Allegations of misconduct are investigated thoroughly. JOER reserves the right to reject, retract, or correct articles found to violate ethical standards.