About the Journal

E-ISSN: 3026-8478 | P-ISSN: 3027-186X

International Journal of Educational Research and Library Science is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in the diverse fields of education and library science. The journal publishes high-quality research that contributes to academic discourse, policy development, and practical applications in these disciplines.

International Journal of Educational Research and Library Science (P-ISSN: 3027-186X | E-ISSN: 3026-8478) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in the diverse fields of education and library science. The journal publishes high-quality research that contributes to academic discourse, policy development, and practical applications in these disciplines.

Focus and Scope

The journal covers a broad spectrum of topics related to educational research and library science, including but not limited to curriculum studies, instructional technology, educational psychology, assessment and evaluation, educational leadership and policy, literacy studies, information science, knowledge management, archival science, digital librarianship, school and academic libraries, records management, and bibliometrics.

Publication Frequency

IJERLS follows a quarterly (continuous) publication model, The journal operates on a dynamic publishing model that merges the benefits of both scheduled and continuous publication. Articles are published online as soon as they successfully complete the rigorous peer-review process, receive acceptance, and undergo thorough proofreading and meticulous copyediting. This approach ensures that high-quality research is shared promptly with the academic community while maintaining the structure of periodic issues.

Why Quarterly (Continuous) Publishing?

This innovative model allows for the rapid dissemination of valuable research, minimizing delays in sharing new knowledge. At the same time, it retains the advantages of periodic issues, which curate and highlight significant contributions, providing readers with a structured overview of advancements in the field.

Contribution Types

The journal accepts various types of scholarly contributions, including:

  • Original research articles
  • Review articles
  • Case studies 
  • Theoretical and conceptual papers
  • Book reviews

Open Access Policy

IJERLS is an open-access journal, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to researchers, policymakers, and the public worldwide. This model promotes greater knowledge sharing and accessibility without financial or institutional restrictions.

Copyright Notice

All published articles in the journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This allows authors to retain copyright while permitting others to share and adapt the work, provided proper attribution is given to the original author(s) and source.

Archiving

To ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content, the journal is archived in the PKP Preservation Network (PN), LOCKSS, and CLOCKSS systems. All articles are also assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for permanent accessibility. These digital archiving initiatives guarantee that the journal’s content remains available for future generations.

Advertisement Policy

The journal does not currently host advertisements on its website, maintaining a focus on scholarly content and integrity.

Publisher

Timbou African Academic Publication

Centre for African Development Studies, Federal Ministry of Education, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria.
Email: editorial@taapublications.com