Journal profile
Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research
ISSN 2710-2114 · eISSN 2710-2122 · ERRCD Forum · South Africa
Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research: fully open access; APC about USD 650; median 75 days to acceptance (22 articles, last 24 months); acceptance rate 30.19% (journal website); 65 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research is published by ERRCD Forum. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Teacher Education and Leadership Studies, Artificial Intelligence in Education and African Education and Politics, together about 25.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research (IJER) is an open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal that publishes rigorous, original scholarship advancing the understanding of education as a field of theory, policy and practice. Its distinctive contribution is interdisciplinary: it brings perspectives from across the humanities and social sciences to bear on educational questions, with particular attention to educational transformation, equity and access in African and other Global South contexts, while remaining open to scholarship of international relevance. IJER welcomes empirical, conceptual, theoretical and methodological contributions addressing teaching, learning, curriculum, assessment, leadership, and the social and policy dimensions of education across all phases, early childhood, primary, secondary, technical and vocational, higher, and adult and community education. Within this remit, the journal prioritises work in: teaching, learning and curriculum; educational leadership, management and policy; equity, inclusion and social justice in education; language, literacy and multilingual education; educational technology, sciences and digital learning; assessment, measurement and evaluation; higher education studies; and decolonial, indigenous and transformative approaches to education. In addition to full research articles, IJER publishes review articles, conceptual and theoretical papers, book reviews, and scholarly commentaries on current educational issues. However, every submission must present a clear research problem, an explicit theoretical or conceptual framework, sound methodology where empirical, and a demonstrable contribution to knowledge or practice. All manuscripts are evaluated through double-blind peer review. Out of scope: IJER does not consider manuscripts that fall outside education, that lack a clear theoretical or methodological basis, or that are purely descriptive institutional reports without analytical contribution. Publication Frequency Prior to 2022, IJER published two issues annually under a continuous publication model. Between 2022 and 2024, the journal transitioned to publishing one issue per year while maintaining this model, allowing articles to be made available online on an article-by-article basis immediately upon acceptance and finalisation. As of January 2025, IJER has resumed publishing two issues annually, continuing with the continuous publication model. Articles finalised between January and J
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Bunmi I. OmodanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named South Africa 11, United States 3, Spain 1, Canada 1, Türkiye 1 (20 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Teacher Education and Leadership StudiesSocial Sciences9.2%
- Artificial Intelligence in EducationComputer Science9.2%
- African Education and PoliticsSocial Sciences7.1%
- Mathematics Education and Teaching TechniquesSocial Sciences6.3%
- Higher Education Research StudiesSocial Sciences5%
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and EducationMedicine5%
- Science Education and PedagogySocial Sciences4.6%
- Innovative Teaching and Learning MethodsPsychology3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 12OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 20OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.03OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 175 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 27 | 294 |
| 2025 | 65 | 65 | 168 |
| 2024 | 49 | 49 | 82 |
| 2023 | 9 | 9 | 40 |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | 49 |
| 2021 | 17 | 17 | 27 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
75 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 51 days – 117 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 33 days (22 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 94 days
- Sample
- 22 articles with submission and acceptance dates (29 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher) 2025
- 30.19%Publisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 650 / ZAR 10,000 | Yes | CC BY | |
| LetPub | ZAR 3,700 / USD 200 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 650 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- USD 650
- Page charges
- USD 650
- Submission fee
- USD 650
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare9 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted8
- book reviewsBook Reviews: Book reviews critically evaluate recently published books relevant to the field.Length not stated
- case reportsCase Reports: Case reports provide detailed accounts of specific cases or events, often in clinical, educational, or organisational settings.Length not stated
- commentariesCommentaries: Commentaries are analytical discussions or critiques of specific published works, ongoing issues, or trends within the field.Length not stated
- opinion piecesOpinion Pieces: Opinion pieces are concise articles that present the author’s viewpoint on current debates, challenges, or emerging trends within the field.Length not stated
- research articlesResearch Articles: Research articles are original, data-driven studies that contribute new knowledge to a specific field.Length not stated
- review articlesReview Articles: Review articles provide a comprehensive overview of existing literature on a particular topic, summarising the current state of knowledge, iden…Length not stated
- short communicationsShort Communications: Short communications are concise reports of preliminary findings, significant discoveries, or innovative methods.Length not stated
- theoretical/conceptual articlesTheoretical/Conceptual Articles: Theoretical or conceptual articles focus on developing new frameworks, models, or ideas.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Conflicts of interest Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
APA 7th edition referencing style. Model summary
It is the author's responsibility to disclose any conflicting, competing and financial interest that may influence the result production and construe or result in liability. All official sources of financial support should be disclosed. The author must, therefore, notify the Editor-in-Chief should there be any conflicts of interest.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Availability Statement
ORCID iD required for all authors. Model summary
It is highly recommended that authors ensure the accessibility of their research data by either depositing it in a publicly accessible repository or providing it as supplementary material during the submission process. Authors are expected to disclose in their supplementary file if they have deposited their datasets into a public repository. If otherwise, authors should clearly outline the reason(…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethical Considerations
Follows BERA Ethical Guidelines for Educational Research; COPE core practices for misconduct. Model summary
The issue of research ethics is essential and must be keenly followed to protect the researcher, co-researchers, participants, respondents and every object and subject element involved in the study. In education research, like other fields of study, adhering to ethical rules involving human beings, vulnerable populations, confidentiality, and anonymity, among others, should not be compromised. Whe…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Data availability statement recommended; deposit in repository or supplementary material. Model summary
It is highly recommended that authors ensure the accessibility of their research data by either depositing it in a publicly accessible repository or providing it as supplementary material during the submission process.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Authors must disclose conflicts of interest. Model summary
It is the author's responsibility to disclose any conflicting, competing and financial interest that may influence the result production and construe or result in liability.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
The journal follows a double-blind peer-review policy, meaning that the identities of both the author(s) and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. Articles are subjected to a rigorous peer-review process after the assigned editor assesses their quality and relevance to the journal. At this stage, the editor may either reject or accept the article. If accepted, the article will be sent to two c…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Similarity index of 10% or lower required; Turnitin screening. Model summary
Please be aware that only manuscripts exhibiting a similarity index of 10% or lower will be eligible for processing.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- ERRCD Forum
- Country or region
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2710-2114
- Electronic ISSN
- 2710-2122
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 8, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research
How long does peer review take at Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research?
Based on the dates recorded on 22 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 75 days (interquartile range 51–117 days); authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 30.19% (2025). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research based?
Of the 20 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Africa (11), United States (3) and Spain (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research open access, and what is the APC?
Interdisciplinary Journal of Education Research is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 650.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, DOAJ, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-30). Last updated: .