Journal profile
KIU Journal of Education
ISSN 2959-7579 · eISSN 2790-4172 · Kampala International University · Uganda
KIU Journal of Education: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 51 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
KIU Journal of Education is published by Kampala International University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are African Education and Politics, Educational Technology and E-Learning and School Leadership and Teacher Performance, together about 28.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Introduction KIU Journal of Education [KJED (ISSN: 2790-4172)] is a peer-reviewed twice in the year academic publication of Kampala International University, Uganda, dedicated to the promotion of research in education and specific subject areas in education. It acts as a medium for disseminating information, ideas, improvements, and services in education. KJED is committed to providing a platform for scholarly reviews, research, and reports on policies, educational technologies; and indigenous knowledge, particularly in the context of developing countries. KJED is Open Access and available for free download. We publish original reports, reviews, and letters on education and its practice including, but not limited to, creative and innovative approaches to the Challenges of the 21st Century, teaching and learning of different subjects, teaching in developing countries, etc. The journal is published in both printed and online versions. It is a peer-reviewed journal in the form of original articles, reviews, brief reports, case reports, and letters. We also accept review articles, special communications, and editorials. All submissions are subjected to editorial review by the Editorial Board and peer review by reviewers in appropriate specialties. We will consider publication manuscripts from any part of the world but gives preference to articles that demonstrate engagement on the key issues of African education. For details on the submission of a manuscript, please refer to the “Guidelines for Authors” section. Aim and Scope of the Journal The KIU Journal of Education aims to make a substantial contribution toward providing high-quality publications in the field of education. It publishes interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open-access publications of original research and writing on education. The focus of the Journal is on all levels, stages, and processes of education including formal, informal, non-formal, early childhood, lifelong, schooling, adult education, vocational education and training, and higher education. that have not been submitted for publication and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. The Journal ensures a rigorous review process. The Journal of Education is the periodical of the College of Education, Open, Distance, and E-Learning. Mission The KIU Journal of Education is dedicated to promoting high-quality research in the field of education. It aligns with the mission of Kampala International University and research roadma
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Nigeria 5, South Africa 1 (6 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- African Education and PoliticsSocial Sciences16.5%
- Educational Technology and E-LearningComputer Science6.5%
- School Leadership and Teacher PerformanceSocial Sciences5.3%
- Vocational and Entrepreneurial EducationSocial Sciences5.3%
- Educational Outcomes and InfluencesSocial Sciences4.7%
- Employee Performance and ManagementSocial Sciences4.7%
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities3.5%
- Higher Education Governance and DevelopmentSocial Sciences3.5%
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
- 3OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.24OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 141 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 8 | 13 |
| 2025 | 51 | 51 | 22 |
| 2024 | 33 | 33 | 14 |
| 2023 | 28 | 28 | 14 |
| 2022 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
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 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Unspecified 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | 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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted5, with length limits
- case reportmation to knowledge in education. These case reports should not exceed 1,500 words, 15 references, and 4 figures/tables in all. A cover lettermain text ≤ 1,500 words
- case reports/case seriesCase reports should consist of the unusual case(s) and a brief review of the literature about these case(s) that add new information to knowledge in education.Length not stated
- original articlesOriginal articles should be empirical studies that have not been published previously and will be given accelerated editorial processing.Length not stated
- review articleial team decides otherwise. The text of Review Articles must be limited to 3,500 words, with a maximum of 6 figures and tables (total) and up to 6main text ≤ 3,500 words
- review articlesAll submitted review articles shall be subjected to the same peer-review and editorial processes as original articles.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship
- Authorship
Originality and exclusivity of submissions required; authors responsible for content; KIU disclaims liability for statements in published manuscripts. Model summary
Submission of a manuscript implies that the work described has not been published previously; that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere; that its publication has been approved by all co-authors, if any, as well as by the responsible authorities at the institution(s) where the work has been carried out.
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
- Kampala International University
- Country or region
- Uganda
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2959-7579
- Electronic ISSN
- 2790-4172
- 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 KIU Journal of Education
How long does peer review take at KIU Journal of Education?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 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 KIU Journal of Education?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: APA; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; 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 KIU Journal of Education based?
Of the 6 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Nigeria (5) and South Africa (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index KIU Journal of Education?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, KIU Journal of Education is indexed in DOAJ.
Is KIU Journal of Education open access, and what is the APC?
KIU Journal of Education is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
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 2026-08-24). Last updated: .