Aims & Scope
The International Review of Education and Learning Sciences (IRELS) aims to advance scholarly understanding of education and learning through the publication of high-quality, peer-reviewed research. The journal provides an international forum for theoretical, empirical, and methodological studies that examine learning processes, educational practices, institutional structures, and education-related policies across diverse contexts.
The scope of IRELS encompasses a broad and interdisciplinary range of topics within education and the learning sciences. The journal welcomes research that contributes to conceptual development, empirical evidence, and methodological innovation, with relevance to international academic discourse.
Scope Areas
IRELS publishes research in, but not limited to, the following areas:
- • Foundations of education: including philosophical, historical, and sociological perspectives.
- • Learning sciences & psychology: including cognition, motivation, and assessment.
- • Pedagogy & Curriculum: curriculum studies, instructional design, teaching and learning practices.
- • Specialized Domains: STEM education, health professions education, and professional learning.
- • Digital Contexts: Digital education, educational technology, and technology-enhanced learning.
- • Systemic Issues: Education policy, leadership, governance, and comparative education.
Article Types
The journal considers the following types of scholarly contributions:
- Original research articles
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Theoretical and conceptual papers
- Methodologically focused studies relevant to education research
Exclusions
To maintain a strong research-oriented profile, IRELS does not consider:
- Purely descriptive teaching reports or classroom tips
- Opinion pieces lacking theoretical or empirical grounding
- Non-scholarly commentary or practitioner-only reflections
