International Review of Education and Learning Sciences welcomes original scholarship that advances understanding of education, learning and their social, institutional and technological contexts. Submissions should present a clear question, an appropriate approach and a contribution supported by evidence or reasoned analysis.

1. Scope and article types

The journal considers empirical, theoretical, methodological and review scholarship grounded in education or learning research. Purely descriptive teaching reports, classroom tips and non-scholarly commentary fall outside the stated scope.

The journal considers original empirical research, theoretical and methodological articles, systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Select the section that best reflects the manuscript’s subject: foundations of education; learning sciences and educational psychology; curriculum and teaching; STEM, health and professional education; digital education; or education policy and governance.

2. Before submission

• Submit original work that is not simultaneously under consideration elsewhere. All authors should approve the submitted version and their listed contributions.
• Prepare the manuscript in clear academic English using an editable Microsoft Word file. Research articles are typically 6,000–8,000 words; the nature of the study may warrant discussion with the editors.
• Follow APA referencing style, verify all cited sources, and identify the provenance and permissions of third-party figures, instruments or substantial quotations.

3. Files, abstract and metadata

Submit an anonymised manuscript containing the title, abstract, keywords, main text, references and any applicable tables or figures. Abstracts are normally 150–250 words and must not exceed 300 words. Provide 4–6 keywords; the title and abstract in the submission metadata should match the manuscript.

Provide a separate title page or the requested submission information with author names, affiliations, corresponding-author details and available ORCID iDs. Supply funding, competing-interest, ethics, consent and data-availability statements as applicable. Clearly label supplementary files.

4. Anonymous review

Remove author names, affiliations, acknowledgements and identifying funding details from the manuscript sent for review. Check filenames, document properties, comments and tracked changes. Cite your own work in a way that does not reveal authorship, and submit identifying information separately.

5. Reporting the research

Explain the educational setting, participants or materials, sampling, methods and analysis in sufficient detail for readers to assess the work. Empirical studies should report relevant limitations and measures of uncertainty; qualitative studies should explain sampling, interpretation and the treatment of context. Reviews should describe the sources searched, selection criteria and synthesis methods.

6. Research ethics and participant protection

For studies involving people, identify the ethics committee and approval or exemption when applicable, describe informed consent and explain safeguards for confidentiality. Research involving children should describe guardian consent and participant assent where appropriate, or the authorised basis for a waiver. Remove identifying details from case material and supplementary files unless publication is appropriately authorised.

7. Data, funding and research integrity

Include a data-availability statement indicating where supporting data or materials can be accessed, or why access is restricted. Protect student records and other sensitive information. Disclose funding and competing interests, and describe substantive use of AI tools where relevant; authors remain responsible for the accuracy of the work and its references.

8. Similarity report

The current submission requirements ask authors to upload a similarity-check report as a supplementary file, with a total similarity index not exceeding 20%. Editors assess matched text in context, including quotations, references and standard descriptions; a score alone does not establish whether plagiarism has occurred. Ensure the report does not compromise participant privacy or anonymous review.

9. Review, fees and publication

Submissions are screened for scope, completeness and ethical requirements. Eligible research manuscripts proceed to double-anonymous peer review; editors may return or decline a manuscript before external review. When revisions are requested, provide a revised manuscript and a point-by-point response by the deadline in the decision letter.

The published APC is USD 300 per accepted manuscript, payable after formal acceptance. There is no submission or peer-review fee. The journal currently states that it has no formal waiver or discount programme. Authors retain copyright and articles are published under CC BY 4.0.

10. Submission and enquiries

Submit through the journal submission portal. For questions about suitability, files or policies, contact [email protected].