Journal profile · Social Sciences-Education
Journal of Pedagogical Research
ISSN 2602-3717 · Journal of Pedagogical Research · Turkey
Journal of Pedagogical Research: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 91 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Pedagogical Research is published by Journal of Pedagogical Research. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques, Science Education and Pedagogy and Teacher Education and Leadership Studies, together about 33.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Pedagogical Research (JPR) is a peer-reviewed, international, and multidisciplinary open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, theory, and methodology in the fields of learning, instruction, teaching, and development. JPR welcomes submissions from around the world that contribute to scholarly discourse and address the diverse complexities of educational contexts and practices. The journal primarily focuses on original research but also considers high-quality conceptual and review articles, provided they do not exceed 20% of the total content in any given volume. Submissions should reflect principled applications of qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methodological paradigms and be relevant to an international readership. Emphasis is placed on the significance of the contribution to its field, methodological rigor, and the strength of conceptual grounding in analysis and discussion. JPR is committed to publishing studies that explore the dynamic realities of formal and informal educational settings, spanning all levels of formal education and diverse modes of informal learning across the lifespan. Articles may address practical and policy implications for education but must be grounded in robust research and theoretical frameworks. The journal also encourages interdisciplinary perspectives and contributions from varied research traditions. By providing a platform for high-quality research, JPR aims to foster critical dialogue and innovation in educational scholarship, reflecting the evolving challenges and opportunities within the global educational landscape. JPR will publish research that covers topics including, but not limited to, the following: Children with Special Needs Computer and Instructional Technologies Geography Education Counselor Education History Education Linguistic Education Mathematics Education Music Education Philosophy Education Physical Education and Sports Science Education Technology and Design Education
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Education
Editor-in-chief Şahin DanişmanPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Mathematics Education and Teaching TechniquesSocial Sciences12.9%
- Science Education and PedagogySocial Sciences10.3%
- Teacher Education and Leadership StudiesSocial Sciences9.9%
- Mathematics Education and PedagogyMathematics9.4%
- Education, Achievement, and GiftednessPsychology5.6%
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities4.6%
- Innovative Teaching and Learning MethodsPsychology3.9%
- Artificial Intelligence in EducationComputer Science3.4%
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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Q2 | 632/1698 | — |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.51LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.99LetPub ·
- h-index
- 26OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 134OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.04OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 494 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43 | 43 | 1,076 |
| 2025 | 91 | 91 | 1,036 |
| 2024 | 81 | 81 | 864 |
| 2023 | 97 | 97 | 738 |
| 2022 | 59 | 59 | 433 |
| 2021 | 59 | 59 | 227 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 8 weeksLetPub ·
- 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 | EUR 1,500 | Yes | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted5
- conceptual papersConceptual Papers: Articles offering theoretical insights or proposing innovative frameworks.Length not stated
- original research articleJPR accepts the following types of manuscripts: Original Research Articles: Comprehensive studies presenting novel research findings. Conceptual Papers: Article…Length not stated
- original research articlesOriginal Research Articles: Comprehensive studies presenting novel research findings.Length not stated
- review articleJPR accepts the following types of manuscripts: Original Research Articles: Comprehensive studies presenting novel research findings. Conceptual Papers: Article…Length not stated
- review articlesReview Articles: Critical evaluations of existing literature.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use 4.3. AI Usage Disclosure
Authors must disclose any use of AI tools (e.g., for data analysis, writing assistance, or figure generation) in a section titled "AI Usage and Assistance." The role of AI must not compromise authorship integrity or intellectual contributions.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship 7.3. Authorship and Contributions
All authors must meet the authorship criteria. Significant contributions (e.g., conceptual design, data collection, analysis) should be clearly acknowledged. Transparency about the contributions of authors is encouraged, for example, in the form of a CRediT author statement.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 4.3. AI Usage Disclosure
Authors must disclose any use of AI tools (e.g., for data analysis, writing assistance, or figure generation) in a section titled "AI Usage and Assistance." The role of AI must not compromise authorship integrity or intellectual contributions.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability 7.5. Data Availability
Authors are encouraged to provide access to the data underlying their findings. Include a Data Availability Statement that: Indicates whether the data is publicly available or restricted. Provides repository links or DOIs where applicable.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright 6.3. Copyright
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. All articles published by the Journal of Pedagogical Research are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 6.2. Open Access
Accepted manuscripts are published under an open-access license, ensuring global accessibility.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 5. Peer Review Process
JPR employs a double-blind peer review process: Manuscripts are anonymized to ensure impartiality. Reviewers evaluate based on originality, methodological rigor, clarity, and relevance. Authors should anonymize their manuscripts by removing any identifying information.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism 4.1. Originality and Plagiarism
Submissions must be original works not under consideration elsewhere. All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin). Any evidence of plagiarism will result in rejection.
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
- Journal of Pedagogical Research
- Country or region
- Turkey
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2602-3717
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 10, Issue 3 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- 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 ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Pedagogical Research
How long does peer review take at Journal of Pedagogical Research?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 weeks. 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 Journal of Pedagogical Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: APA. 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.
Which databases index Journal of Pedagogical Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Pedagogical Research is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Journal of Pedagogical Research open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Pedagogical Research is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; 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: .