QU’s Educational Sciences Journal to come out three times every year
THE College of Education at Qatar University (QU) has announced the significant advancements of its Journal of Educational Sciences, a peerreviewed periodical dedicated to publishing high-quality educational research.
Spearheaded by Prof Hissa Sadiq, professor of Educational Sciences and editor-in-chief, the journal has solidified its reputation as a distinguished scientific platform since its inception in 2002.
Published by QU Press, the Journal of Educational Sciences now issues three editions annually — in April, August and December — up from its previous biannual schedule. This expansion reflects the journal’s growing influence and the increasing number of submissions from researchers worldwide. The journal features authentic theoretical and applied research in both Arabic and English, covering a broad spectrum of educational fields.
The journal’s mission is to serve as a reliable source for disseminating authentic educational knowledge, adhering to international publishing standards and quality. It aims to enrich educational knowledge by providing a scientific platform for authentic research dissemination.
By sharing successful educational experiences from diverse educational and cultural contexts, the journal strengthens communication networks among researchers globally, fostering collaborative research teams. It mobilises distinguished researchers to address contemporary educational issues using the latest theories and scientific methods. Additionally, the journal enhances researchers’ publishing skills by providing guidance on writing high-quality research papers and supporting educational decision-makers with evidencebased research findings.
The Journal of Educational Sciences has made notable strides in enhancing its academic stature.
According to the Arab Citation and Impact Factor for Arab Scientific Journals (ARCIF) report, an initiative of the Knowledge Database for Scientific Production and Content, the
The journal’s mission is to serve as a reliable source for disseminating authentic educational knowledge, and adhering to international publishing standards and quality. It aims to enrich educational knowledge by providing a scientific platform for authentic research dissemination
journal has met international accreditation standards, achieving an impact factor of 0.381 for 2023. This accomplishment underscores the journal’s commitment to high-quality research and its significant influence in the academic community.
The journal benefits from the expertise of over 200 arbitrators from prominent Arab universities, ensuring rigorous review and high-quality published research. An editorial board comprising members from QU’s Faculty of Education and other Arab faculties of education oversees its operations. Additionally, the advisory board includes distinguished scholars from Arab and international universities, further elevating the journal’s academic rigor.
In 2023, the journal received 142 research articles, accepting 89 with an acceptance rate of 63 percent.
This highlights the journal’s selectivity and commitment to publishing impactful research. By expanding its publication frequency and enhancing its indexing in international databases, the Journal of Educational Sciences aims to remain at the forefront of educational research dissemination.