About the Journal

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

Pedagogical Perspective (PedPer)

ISSN: 2822-4841 | DOI Prefix: 10.29329

1) Journal at a Glance

Item	Details
Journal title	Pedagogical Perspective (PedPer)
Online ISSN	2822-4841
DOI prefix	10.29329 (via Crossref)
Founded	2022
Publication frequency	Biannual (March and October)
Language	English
Subject area	Education — teacher education, curriculum & instruction, learning sciences, social studies education, educational technologies, and related interdisciplinary fields
Article types	Research Articles, Review Articles, Analysis / Case-Based Articles, Vision Papers
Peer review	Double-blind, ≥2 independent reviewers
Access model	Diamond Open Access — CC BY 4.0 (details)
Fees	No APCs, no submission fees (details)
Publisher	Erhan Yaylak (Publisher Representative)
Editor-in-Chief	Emrah Akman, Ordu University, Türkiye
Country	Türkiye
Platform	Open Journal Systems (OJS)
Digital preservation	LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, PKP PN
Website	pedagogicalperspective.com

2) Mission

Pedagogical Perspective (PedPer) is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal publishing English-language research and review articles in education. PedPer welcomes qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, theoretical, and methodological studies that advance educational theory and practice and foster interdisciplinary and international dialogue.

The journal aims to provide a rigorous, transparent, and inclusive platform for disseminating original research on teaching, learning, pedagogy, and educational innovation — bringing together global scholars, educators, practitioners, and policy-relevant stakeholders to deepen understanding of key educational issues.

For the full statement of aims and thematic scope, see the Aim & Scope page.

3) Peer Review

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent, subject-area expert reviewers. The editorial workflow includes initial editorial screening (≤3 business days), iThenticate similarity screening, external peer review (target ≤4 weeks), and a final decision by the Editor-in-Chief. The target time from submission to first decision is 8–12 weeks.

For full details, see the Peer Review Policy.

4) Open Access, License, and Fees

PedPer follows a Diamond Open Access model: all published content is freely available online immediately upon publication, with no embargo. Articles are licensed under CC BY 4.0. The journal does not charge any fees — no APCs, no submission fees, no page charges, no subscription fees.

See: Open Access Policy · Copyright & License · APC / Fees

5) Publication Ethics

PedPer’s editorial and publishing practices are guided by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. The journal maintains publicly documented policies covering all aspects of research integrity and editorial conduct:

6) Governance

PedPer maintains a clear separation between the Publisher and the Editor-in-Chief to safeguard editorial independence. The Publisher (Erhan Yaylak) is responsible for administrative and operational functions. The Editor-in-Chief (Emrah Akman) holds full responsibility for editorial policy, peer review, and publication decisions. The Publisher does not participate in editorial decisions regarding acceptance, rejection, or content selection.

See: Publisher & Who We Are · Editorial Team

7) Editorial Board

PedPer’s editorial board comprises scholars from multiple countries and institutions, reflecting the journal’s commitment to international and institutional diversity — a key criterion valued by international indexing bodies. The board includes an Editor-in-Chief, Section Editors, and an International Advisory Board.

The full editorial board is publicly listed on the Editorial Team page.

8) Article Types

PedPer publishes four article types, each subject to double-blind peer review:

Research Articles — original empirical studies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, experimental, design-based, methodological)
Review Articles — systematic reviews, meta-analyses, scoping reviews, critical/integrative reviews
Analysis / Case-Based Articles — case studies, practice-based investigations, policy analyses
Vision Papers — forward-looking conceptual, theoretical, or reflective contributions

Editorials for thematic issues are published by invitation. See the Section Policy for details and word limits.

9) Publication Schedule and History

PedPer publishes on a biannual schedule (March and October) and has maintained uninterrupted publication since its founding in 2022:

2022: Volume 1, Issues 1–2 (founding year)
2023: Volume 2, Issues 1–2
2024: Volume 3, Issues 1–2
2025: Volume 4, Issues 1–2
2026: Volume 5, Issue 1 (March 2026) — current

Consistent and timely publication is a key criterion for international indexing bodies.

10) Abstracting, Indexing, and Discoverability

PedPer is indexed in and discoverable through:

Selective indexes

ERIH PLUS (European Reference Index for the Humanities and Social Sciences)
EBSCO — H.W. Wilson Education Source Ultimate

Discovery and metadata services

Google Scholar
Crossref (DOI assigned to every article)
MIAR (Information Matrix for the Analysis of Journals)
Ulrichweb
Türk Eğitim İndeksi

Metadata harvesting and archiving

OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting)
LOCKSS and CLOCKSS (distributed digital preservation)
PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)

For the full list, see the Abstracting & Indexing page.

11) Language Support

PedPer accepts manuscripts exclusively in English. Authors may use British or American English consistently. All accepted manuscripts receive complimentary language proofreading via Paperpal by Editage, free of charge, to ensure that language is not a barrier to international scholarly participation.

See: Language Policy

12) Digital Preservation

PedPer ensures the long-term accessibility of all published content through LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and PKP PN. Every article is assigned a persistent DOI via Crossref. In the event of journal discontinuation, all content remains accessible through these third-party preservation services.

See: Archiving / Preservation Policy

13) Signatory Commitments

PedPer is a signatory to the following international initiatives:

Ethical Research Involving Children (ERIC) — protecting children’s rights and welfare in research
San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) — fair, content-based research evaluation
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Publishers Compact — promoting sustainable development through publishing

14) For Authors

Authors considering PedPer for their research are encouraged to consult:

Aim & Scope — thematic focus and article types
Author Guidelines — formatting, structure, and referencing requirements
Submissions — how to submit, checklist, and required files
Templates and Forms — manuscript template, title page, and declaration forms
Section Policy — article types and word limits
Authorship & Contributorship — authorship criteria and CRediT
Generative AI Policy — permitted/prohibited AI use and disclosure requirements