Journal-Specific Identity
Journal name, short title, ISSN, DOI prefix, frequency, contact details and research scope are dynamically aligned with this journal only.
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
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.
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
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.
Subject Relevance
The manuscript must connect directly with one or more official research areas.
Methodological Clarity
Research design, data source, analysis and interpretation should be clearly explained.
Scholarly Contribution
The paper should add conceptual, empirical, applied, policy or theoretical value.
Ethical Integrity
Originality, citation accuracy, authorship transparency and ethical conduct are required.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
Publish Research Within the Official Scope of IJERLIS
Submit only original, ethical, academically rigorous and scope-matched manuscripts for editorial consideration.