Journal profile
West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning
ISSN 2276-6472 · eISSN 2786-9717 · Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) · Nigeria
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West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning: fully open access; APC about USD 60; review about 43 weeks (community reports); 32 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning is published by Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Online and Blended Learning, African Education and Politics and Educational Technology and E-Learning, together about 49.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education and Information Systems. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
WAJOFEL accepts manuscripts in English from all disciplines which emphasize open and distance learning, e-learning, distributed learning, and asynchronous learning. It also accepts those whose research results have significance for open and flexible learning in the aspects of policy development, best practices and administration. Manuscripts should meet the general criteria of academic excellence and should not have been previously published nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Manuscripts may be submitted at any time for publication consideration. All submissions are subject to the peer-review policy provided herein.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Online and Blended LearningSocial Sciences22.5%
- African Education and PoliticsSocial Sciences19.2%
- Educational Technology and E-LearningComputer Science7.8%
- Open Education and E-LearningComputer Science6.2%
- Educational Innovations and ChallengesComputer Science5.6%
- Educational Outcomes and InfluencesSocial Sciences4.2%
- Educational Innovations and TechnologyComputer Science4%
- Education and Vocational TrainingSocial Sciences3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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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
- h-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.01OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 262 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2025 | 32 | 32 | 9 |
| 2024 | 21 | 21 | 8 |
| 2023 | 18 | 18 | 5 |
| 2022 | 19 | 19 | 3 |
| 2021 | 18 | 18 | 1 |
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 43 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 43 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 60 / NGN 20,000 | Yes | CC BY-SA | |
| LetPub | USD 60 / NGN 20,000 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Publication ethics Publication Ethics
WAJOFEL expects authors to adhere to the highest ethical standards in research and the communication of research results and findings. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to: Ensuring that original data upon which the submission is based is preserved and retrievable for reanalysis; Approving data presentation as representative of the original data. Ensure that their work is original t…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Submission of a manuscript implies: That the work has not been published before (except in the form of an abstract or thesis); That it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere; That if and when the manuscript is accepted for publication, the author(s) agree to the automatic transfer of the copyright to WAJOFEL.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
WAJOFEL is committed to the principles of open access publishing provides immediate open access to all its content freely without charge to the user or his/her institution. All articles published in the journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA) License. This license permits anyone, at no cost, to use, share, and adapt the content for any pu…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer-Review Process
All manuscripts received undergo a double-blind review process. Manuscripts are passed through a desk review process for clearance in house before forwarding to two subject specialist reviewers. Final decisions for publication will be made by the Journal Editors based on the reviewers' assessment and comments. Generally, articles with qualitative and/or quantitative data are preferred. Decisions w…
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Online and Blended Learning, African Education and Politics.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatPrepare text, figures and references as the author guidelines ask.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesUSD 60 (DOAJ), waivers availableFee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 43 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
- Country or region
- Nigeria
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2276-6472
- Electronic ISSN
- 2786-9717
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 14 (2025)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- 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 West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning
How long does peer review take at West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning?
Authors report an average review time of about 43 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.
Which databases index West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning is indexed in DOAJ.
Is West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning open access, and what is the APC?
West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 60.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, DOAJ, OpenAlex, 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .