Journal of Social Research, Education and Learning

The Journal of Social Research, Education and Learning (JSREL) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing original and high-quality academic research in the fields of social sciences, education, teaching, and learning. The journal aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to share scholarly knowledge and contribute to the advancement of educational and social research.

JSREL focuses on the interaction between social research, educational sciences, learning processes, educational psychology, curriculum and instruction, teacher education, and contemporary approaches to teaching and learning. The journal welcomes both theoretical and empirical studies and particularly encourages interdisciplinary research that examines educational and social phenomena from multiple perspectives.

By bringing together researchers from different disciplines, JSREL seeks to contribute to a broader understanding of how social, cultural, psychological, technological, and institutional factors influence education and learning. The journal welcomes quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, systematic review, meta-analysis, theoretical, and comparative studies that demonstrate methodological rigor and make a meaningful contribution to the relevant literature.

JSREL is committed to maintaining high academic, editorial, and ethical standards and aims to increase the international visibility and accessibility of scholarly research in education and the social sciences.

Scope and Key Areas of Interest

The studies to be published in JSREL cover, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Educational Research and Learning Sciences: Teaching and learning processes, learning theories, innovative instructional approaches, student engagement, academic achievement, learning environments, and educational effectiveness.

Social Sciences and Education: Sociology of education, social change and education, culture and schooling, social inclusion, equality and equity in education, migration, globalization, social justice, and educational opportunities.

Teacher Education and Professional Development: Pre-service and in-service teacher education, teacher competencies, professional identity, pedagogical knowledge, teacher beliefs, classroom practices, and professional development models.

Curriculum and Instruction: Curriculum development, curriculum evaluation, instructional design, teaching methods, interdisciplinary curricula, competency-based education, and contemporary curriculum approaches.

Educational Psychology: Motivation, self-efficacy, attitudes, academic emotions, well-being, burnout, anxiety, cognitive and affective processes, individual differences, and psychological factors influencing learning.

Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Learning: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, digital transformation, online and blended learning, educational technologies, digital literacy, technology-supported instruction, and emerging learning environments.

Higher Education and Lifelong Learning: University education, adult education, continuing professional development, lifelong learning, internationalization, student experiences, and institutional development.

Educational Leadership, Policy, and Administration: Educational leadership, school management, educational policy, organizational behavior, quality assurance, institutional effectiveness, and decision-making processes in education.

Inclusive and Special Education: Inclusive education, special educational needs, differentiated instruction, accessibility, disadvantaged learners, and educational practices supporting diversity.

Assessment and Evaluation: Educational measurement, assessment practices, psychometrics, alternative assessment methods, program evaluation, learning analytics, and data-informed educational decision-making.

Comparative and International Education: Cross-cultural studies, international comparisons, comparative education systems, global educational trends, and studies examining education across different social and cultural contexts.

Interdisciplinary Social Research: Studies connecting education with sociology, psychology, communication, economics, political science, cultural studies, philosophy, technology, and other related disciplines.

JSREL aims to support the advancement of knowledge in social research, education, and learning by publishing innovative, theoretically grounded, methodologically rigorous, and ethically responsible studies. The journal particularly values research that contributes to educational practice, policy development, social improvement, and the international scholarly community.