Journal profile
International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies
ISSN 2719-0633 · eISSN 2719-0641 · Institute of Industry and Academic Research Incorporated · Philippines
International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies: fully open access; APC about USD 50; review about 60 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); acceptance rate 15.46% (journal website); 46 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies is published by Institute of Industry and Academic Research Incorporated. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are School Leadership and Teacher Performance, Teacher Education and Leadership Studies and Educational Leadership and Practices, together about 31.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies (IJEMDS) is an open access peer-reviewed quarterly journal focused on the many facets of education and educational development in Asia and Africa Regions. It emphasizes the theory and application of education accross all levels and disciplines, and societal issues on educational development. As the journal celebrates the very dynamic and complex nature of education, it provides educators and researchers a platform for their research findings. Since the field of education has been continuously evolving as influenced by its nature and the societal factors, it allows researchers to apply multiple designs to describe, analyze and evaluate the history, current state and the future direction of education in regional and international contexts. The journal employs rigorous double-blind review to ensure quality publications. Authors receive comment through feedforward communication approach. It is the prime objective of the reviewers to help authors improve the quality of the papers. As the journal promotes internationalization and collaboration, the multi-dimensional perspectives of the author and reviewers add high value to the research article. Moreover, the journal has solid support system for copyediting and formatting. The journal ensures that the research articles are within the standards of international publication. It publishes high quality research papers that uses quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods. The journal targets a diverse spectrum of readers including academic and non-academic leaders, political leaders, economists and social scientists. It focuses on current educational and social issues in a global, regional and local context. The journal covers, but not limited to, the following: Educational management and leadership in Asia and Africa Current trends and issues on education and educational management; Educational management accross all levels and programs; Cross-cultural management in schools, technical and vocational and higher education; Strategic management in the educational institutions; Management practices of school heads and administrators; Curriculum development; Teaching and learning pedagogies; Student assessment and performance; Student cognitive development and performance; Teaching and learning across all disciplines and levels; Development and validation of teaching materials; Classroom management and discipline; Indigenous education; Internationali
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Ali Al Hassnawi SoharPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 4%); most named Philippines 6, India 3, South Africa 3, Malaysia 2, Nigeria 2 (25 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- School Leadership and Teacher PerformanceSocial Sciences14.9%
- Teacher Education and Leadership StudiesSocial Sciences8.8%
- Educational Leadership and PracticesSocial Sciences8.1%
- Online and Blended LearningSocial Sciences5.4%
- Educational Outcomes and InfluencesSocial Sciences4.7%
- Mathematics Education and PedagogyMathematics4.4%
- Education during COVID-19 pandemicSocial Sciences4.4%
- Management and Performance EvaluationBusiness, Management and Accounting4.4%
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
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 12OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 13OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.29OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 196 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 18 | 178 |
| 2025 | 46 | 46 | 180 |
| 2024 | 42 | 42 | 110 |
| 2023 | 31 | 31 | 98 |
| 2022 | 34 | 34 | 56 |
| 2021 | 20 | 20 | 9 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
60 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 8 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 15.46%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 60 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 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 50 / PHP 2,300 | No | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | PHP 2,300 / USD 50 | — | — | |
| LetPub | PHP 2,300 / USD 50 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 50 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- USD 50
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- 4–6
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Article types accepted9
- case studiesThe journal accepts manuscripts within its defined scope and coverage, including original research articles, review articles, and case studies.Length not stated
- case studyThe journal accepts manuscripts within its defined scope and coverage, including original research articles, review articles, and case studies. Submissions must…Length not stated
- editorialEditorial Independence. The Editorial Board has full authority over the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts without interference from the publisher and/or ex…Length not stated
- original research articleThe journal accepts manuscripts within its defined scope and coverage, including original research articles, review articles, and case studies. Submissions must…Length not stated
- original research articlesThe journal accepts manuscripts within its defined scope and coverage, including original research articles, review articles, and case studies.Length not stated
- perspectiveThe journal accepts manuscripts within its defined scope and coverage, including original research articles, review articles, and case studies. Submissions must…Length not stated
- reviewAll submitted manuscripts undergo a two-stage evaluation process: Preliminary Evaluation (Editorial Screening): The Editor-in-Chief and/or Associate Editor asse…Length not stated
- review articleThe journal accepts manuscripts within its defined scope and coverage, including original research articles, review articles, and case studies. Submissions must…Length not stated
- review articlesThe journal accepts manuscripts within its defined scope and coverage, including original research articles, review articles, and case studies.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, Open access, Peer review
- Publication ethics
COPE guidelines Model summary
This journal adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines on conflicts of interest
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
English only Model summary
The journal publishes manuscripts in English only.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Review Process
Double-blind peer review Model summary
All submitted manuscripts undergo a two-stage evaluation process: Preliminary Evaluation (Editorial Screening): The Editor-in-Chief and/or Associate Editor assesses the manuscript’s relevance to the journal’s scope, compliance with submission guidelines, and overall readiness for peer review. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to the author or declined without external rev…
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
- Institute of Industry and Academic Research Incorporated
- Country or region
- Philippines
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2719-0633
- Electronic ISSN
- 2719-0641
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies?
The publisher reports about 60 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 8 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 15.46%. 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 International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: 4–6; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not 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 International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies based?
Of the 25 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 4%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Philippines (6), India (3) and South Africa (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies is indexed in DOAJ.
Is International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 50.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .