Aims, Objectives, and Scope
The Journal of Humanities and Education Development (JHED) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly publication dedicated to advancing rigorous academic discourse across the humanities and education sectors. JHED serves as a credible platform where researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners can share evidence-based insights that contribute meaningfully to knowledge in these fields.
Aims:
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To publish high-quality, original research that enriches theoretical frameworks and practical understanding within humanities and education.
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To bridge the gap between academic scholarship and real-world educational practice by disseminating actionable and impactful findings.
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To foster interdisciplinary dialogue that connects diverse areas of inquiry under the broad umbrella of human experience, culture, and learning.
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To support early-career researchers and established scholars in contributing to global academic conversations.
Objectives:
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Maintain rigorous double-blind peer review standards to ensure academic integrity and quality.
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Provide a transparent and efficient editorial process that respects authors' time and contributions.
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Promote inclusivity by welcoming submissions from scholars across diverse geographic, cultural, and institutional backgrounds.
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Advance scholarly literacy in areas that shape human identity, social structures, education systems, and cultural expression.
Scope:
JHED encompasses a wide spectrum of research including, but not limited to, education policy and reform, curriculum design and pedagogy, cultural studies, language and linguistics, historical analysis, philosophical inquiry, psychological dimensions of learning, and interdisciplinary studies that intersect humanities with technology and society. Both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies are welcomed.
Subject Areas
JHED invites scholarly contributions across the following specific disciplines:
Humanities:
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History and Cultural Heritage
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Philosophy and Ethics
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
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Literature and Comparative Literary Studies
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Religious Studies and Theology
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Arts, Media, and Cultural Communication
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Sociology and Anthropology
Education Development:
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Curriculum Development and Instructional Design
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Educational Technology and E-Learning
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Higher Education Policy and Administration
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Early Childhood and Primary Education
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Special Education and Inclusive Learning
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Teacher Training and Professional Development
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STEM Education and Interdisciplinary Learning
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Educational Psychology and Learner Behavior
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Global and Comparative Education
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Areas:
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Digital Humanities
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Education and Social Justice
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Environmental Education
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Health and Wellbeing Education
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Entrepreneurship Education and Workforce Development
Publishing Timeline
JHED is committed to maintaining a transparent, efficient, and author-friendly publication workflow. The following timeline outlines the key stages from initial manuscript submission to final publication:
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Initial Submission |
Authors submit manuscripts via the online portal at ijhed.com. |
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Editorial Desk Review |
1–3 business days — Manuscripts are checked for scope alignment, formatting compliance, and basic ethical standards. |
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Peer Review Process |
2–4 weeks — Manuscripts undergo rigorous double-blind peer review by subject matter experts. |
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Author Revision Period |
1–2 weeks — Authors receive reviewer feedback and are given time to revise and resubmit. |
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Final Editorial Decision |
3–5 business days — Senior editors make the final accept/reject/revise decision. |
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Copyediting & Formatting |
1 week — Accepted manuscripts undergo professional copyediting and layout formatting. |
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Author Proof Review |
2–3 business days — Authors review and approve the final typeset proof. |
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Online Publication (DOI Assignment) |
Within 24–48 hours of proof approval — Article is published online with a permanent DOI. |
Total Estimated Time from Submission to Publication: 4–8 weeks (standard process). Expedited review options are available upon request, subject to editorial capacity.
Acceptance Rate
JHED maintains a selective yet equitable acceptance policy to ensure that only submissions of genuine academic merit and relevance are published. The journal's overall acceptance rate is approximately 20–30% of all manuscripts submitted, reflecting a commitment to quality over volume.
Acceptance is based on the following evaluation criteria:
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Originality and contribution to existing knowledge
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Methodological rigor and research design quality
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Clarity of argument, structure, and presentation
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Relevance to the journal's stated scope and subject areas
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Ethical compliance and integrity of research data
Manuscripts rejected at the desk review stage are not included in this acceptance rate calculation, as they do not proceed to peer review. Authors of rejected manuscripts are encouraged to revise and resubmit in future issues if the work demonstrates significant improvement.