Journal-Specific Academic Scope

Research Area

International Journal of Educational Research and Library & Information Science (IJERLIS) welcomes original, ethical, peer-reviewed and evidence-based scholarly work within its officially declared research scope. This page helps authors and scholars identify whether their manuscript is suitable for submission before entering editorial screening.

Journal-Wise Subject Scope Author Submission Guidance DOI Prefix 10.65919 Google Scholar Ready
Journal Identity First

Research Scope of IJERLIS

International Journal of Educational Research and Library & Information Science (IJERLIS) is an international open access, peer-reviewed and refereed scholarly journal. Its research scope is determined by the official subject coverage maintained in the journal database record, ensuring that each journal under the Multi Journal CMS displays only its own academic areas.

Education, Teaching, Learning Sciences & Educational Research
Library, Information Science, Documentation & Knowledge Organization
Educational Technology, Digital Learning, E-Pedagogy & Innovation
Curriculum Studies, Assessment, Evaluation & Pedagogical Development
Knowledge Management, Information Systems, Digital Libraries & Repositories
Research Methodology, Scholarly Publishing & Academic Communication
Educational Leadership, Policy Analysis & Institutional Excellence
Emerging Educational, Information & Knowledge-Based Research Domains

Journal-Specific Identity

Journal name, short title, ISSN, DOI prefix, frequency, contact details and research scope are dynamically aligned with this journal only.

Author-Centered Scope Guidance

Authors can compare their manuscript title, abstract, keywords, methodology and contribution with the official research areas before submission.

SEO & Academic Search Ready

The page supports subject discoverability, metadata clarity, Google Search, Google Scholar readiness and indexing-friendly academic visibility.

Official Research Domains

Academic Areas Covered by IJERLIS

The International Journal of Educational Research and Library & Information Science (IJERLIS) welcomes original research articles, review papers, empirical studies, bibliometric investigations, case studies and interdisciplinary scholarly contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas

Educational Research
Educational Theory and Practice
Teaching and Learning Processes
Pedagogy and Instruction
Curriculum Design and Development
Curriculum Studies
Educational Assessment and Evaluation
Educational Measurement
Learning Outcomes Assessment
Academic Achievement Studies
Teacher Education
Teacher Professional Development
Higher Education Research
Educational Leadership
Educational Administration
Educational Policy and Planning
Inclusive Education
Special Education
Distance Education
Open and Distance Learning
Online Learning
E-Learning
Blended Learning
Digital Learning
Educational Technology
Learning Analytics
Educational Research Methodology
Academic Writing and Research Skills
Library and Information Science
Library Management and Administration
Academic Libraries
Public Libraries
School Libraries
Special Libraries
Digital Libraries
Hybrid Libraries
Institutional Repositories
Information Literacy
Information Behavior
User Studies
Knowledge Organization
Knowledge Classification
Cataloguing and Metadata Standards
Information Retrieval Systems
Information Architecture
Information Services
Scholarly Communication
Research Data Management
Data Curation
Knowledge Management
Information Ethics
Archival Studies
Records Management
Preservation of Information Resources
Bibliometrics
Scientometrics
Webometrics
Altmetrics
Research Evaluation
Citation Analysis
Research Impact Assessment
Open Access Publishing
Open Educational Resources (OER)
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Library Automation
Integrated Library Management Systems (ILMS)
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Artificial Intelligence in Education
Artificial Intelligence in Libraries
Machine Learning Applications
Data Analytics in Education
Digital Knowledge Systems
Emerging Technologies in Education
Emerging Technologies in Information Services
Knowledge Discovery Systems
Digital Scholarship
Research Communication
Interdisciplinary Educational Studies
Interdisciplinary Information Studies
Knowledge Society Studies
The journal also encourages innovative interdisciplinary research that integrates Education, Library & Information Science, Digital Technologies and Knowledge Management to strengthen learning ecosystems, information services and global research communication.
Interdisciplinary Research

Interdisciplinary and Emerging Research within IJERLIS Scope

IJERLIS encourages interdisciplinary studies when the manuscript clearly connects with one or more official research areas of the journal. Authors should explain the academic relationship between disciplines, justify the methodology and present a clear scholarly contribution.

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Subject Relevance

The manuscript must connect directly with one or more official research areas.

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Methodological Clarity

Research design, data source, analysis and interpretation should be clearly explained.

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Scholarly Contribution

The paper should add conceptual, empirical, applied, policy or theoretical value.

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Ethical Integrity

Originality, citation accuracy, authorship transparency and ethical conduct are required.

Accepted Methodologies

Research Methodologies Accepted by IJERLIS

The journal accepts suitable research approaches according to discipline, research question and nature of evidence. Authors should select a method that supports valid, transparent and academically defensible conclusions.

Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Mixed Methods Research
Survey Research
Case Study Research
Comparative Research
Experimental Research
Action Research
Historical Research
Policy Analysis
Systematic Review
Meta Analysis
Article Types

Types of Contributions Accepted

Original Research Articles

Empirical, theoretical, experimental, analytical or field-based scholarly studies.

Review Articles

Critical reviews, systematic reviews, narrative reviews and literature syntheses.

Case Studies

Institutional, professional, field-based or discipline-specific case investigations.

Conceptual Papers

Theoretical models, conceptual frameworks and scholarly position papers.

Policy Papers

Policy analysis, governance studies, institutional review and reform-oriented papers.

Short Communications

Brief scholarly findings, technical notes and focused academic observations.

Out of Scope

What IJERLIS Does Not Publish

To protect editorial credibility and scholarly trust, IJERLIS normally does not consider submissions that are outside its official scope or fail to meet academic, ethical and methodological standards.

Plagiarized or Duplicate Content

Copied, redundant, duplicate or improperly attributed content is not accepted.

Promotional or Non-Academic Writing

Advertisements, personal opinion pieces, commercial promotions and non-scholarly essays are not suitable.

Unsupported Claims

Unverified, fabricated, pseudoscientific or weakly evidenced claims are rejected.

Incomplete Manuscripts

Abstract-only submissions, incomplete drafts and papers lacking scholarly methodology are not suitable.

SEO & Search Guidance

Search-Friendly Research Area Selection

Authors should select research topics and keywords that clearly reflect the subject scope of IJERLIS. A scope-matched title, structured abstract, relevant keywords, accurate references and clear methodology improve Google Search visibility, Google Scholar discovery and indexing metadata quality.

Global Research Community

Global Authors and Scholars Welcome

IJERLIS welcomes researchers, faculty members, scientists, professionals, policy experts, research scholars, independent scholars and institutional contributors from universities, colleges, research centres, professional bodies, government organizations and industry worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Research Area FAQ

What research areas does IJERLIS accept?
IJERLIS accepts manuscripts within the official research areas displayed on this page. These areas are loaded from the journal database record.
Does IJERLIS accept interdisciplinary research?
Yes. Interdisciplinary research is welcome when it clearly connects with one or more official research areas of the journal.
How should I check whether my paper fits the journal scope?
Authors should compare the title, abstract, keywords, methodology and contribution of the manuscript with the research areas listed on this page.
Does the journal accept review articles?
Yes. Review articles, systematic reviews and conceptual papers may be accepted when they match the journal scope and follow scholarly standards.
Can I submit a paper outside the listed research areas?
Papers clearly outside the listed research areas may be desk rejected during editorial screening. Authors may contact the editorial office before submission.
Are research areas updated journal-wise?
Yes. Each journal has its own research area data in the database, so the same template displays different subject coverage for different journals.
Can I ask the editorial office for scope clarification?
Yes. Authors may contact editor@ijerlis.com for research-scope clarification before submission.
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