Our Academic Heritage and Vision

The Journal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Faculty of Education is a distinguished academic platform that has been continuously publishing in the field of educational sciences since 2000. In our journey of nearly a quarter century, we are working with determination to bring innovative research in the fields of education and teacher training to the scientific world.

Fundamental Principles of Our Journal

• Open Access Policy: With the belief that scientific knowledge should be easily and freely accessible to everyone globally, our journal is published entirely on an open access basis.
• Publication Frequency: We meet with our readers regularly with four issues per year (January, April, July, and October).
• Peer Review Process: All articles undergo a rigorous evaluation process by experts in their respective fields.
• Original Content: In addition to original research and reviews in education and teacher training, the journal includes studies on innovative educational technologies, open educational resources, equal opportunity in education, improving educational quality, learning-teaching processes, and sustainable education. Our journal is open to quality research in all sub-fields of educational sciences.
• Sustainable Development Goals: Our journal is part of the SDG Publishers Compact, which aims to accelerate progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

Licensing and Usage Rights

Our journal provides its content through the "Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)". Under this license, users are free to share, copy, redistribute, adapt, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author(s), a link to the license is provided, and any changes made are indicated.

International Standards

Our journal applies and accepts the publishing principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) and Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA) organizations. Additionally, it meticulously applies the publishing principles determined by TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM DergiPark. The Journal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Faculty of Education aims to contribute to the development of education systems in our country and around the world by supporting research that shapes the future of educational sciences. We are honored to host you, our valued researchers, on this platform where academic knowledge is shared and innovative ideas are discussed.

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty evaluates original scientific studies conducted within the following core areas and current educational trends:

Core Educational Fields

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Educational Administration and Policies
• Educational Measurement and Evaluation
• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Psychological Counseling and Guidance
• Special Education

Discipline-Based Educational Fields

• Mathematics and Science Education
• Social Sciences Education
• Language Education and Literacy
• Arts and Physical Education
• Vocational and Technical Education

Current Educational Trends

• Digital Transformation and Educational Technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Virtual/Augmented Reality, Gamification, Metaverse)
• Open & Distance Learning and Hybrid Education Models
• STEM/STEAM Education
• 21st Century Skills and Critical Thinking
• Inclusive Education and Educational Equity
• Sustainability in Education and Environmental Awareness
• Social-Emotional Learning
• School Climate and Student Wellbeing
• Interdisciplinary Educational Approaches
• Data-Driven Educational Management and Decision-Making Processes

Our journal is open to evaluating original and innovative research articles that will contribute to educational sciences, in addition to studies in the areas specified above.

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