Journal Overview

Journal Profile

The International Review of Education and Learning Sciences (IRELS) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing research across the broad fields of education and learning sciences. The journal offers a scholarly platform for high-quality theoretical, empirical, and methodological studies that enhance the understanding of learning processes, educational systems, teaching practices, and education-related policies in diverse contexts.

Interdisciplinary Approach

The journal welcomes research that connects learning theory with educational practice, while explaining the population, setting, methods and evidence used. Comparative work should identify the contexts being compared and the basis for the comparison.

IRELS adopts a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, welcoming research from diverse traditions and perspectives within education and the learning sciences. The journal particularly values studies that demonstrate:

  • Conceptual Rigor: Deep engagement with theoretical frameworks.
  • Methodological Transparency: Clear and replicable research designs.
  • Relevance: Significant contribution to the international academic discourse.

Editorial Governance

IRELS operates under a section-based editorial governance model, which facilitates comprehensive disciplinary coverage while maintaining rigorous editorial oversight. Submissions are assigned to editors with relevant subject expertise, who coordinate assessment and peer review. The journal considers original empirical research, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, theoretical or conceptual papers, and methodological studies. Eligible manuscripts that pass editorial screening undergo independent peer review; manuscripts may be returned or declined before external review.

Ethics and Integrity

Committed to the principles of academic openness and research integrity, IRELS upholds transparent editorial practices, ethical publishing standards, and responsible authorship. The journal aims to serve researchers, scholars, and policymakers by disseminating reliable and impactful research that informs educational theory, practice, and policy on an international scale.