International Journal of Higher Education
International Journal of Higher Education (ISSN 1927-6044 E-ISSN 1927-6052) aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and promote evidence-based solutions to the challenges facing higher education institutions worldwide. By providing a global perspective, the journal seeks to inform policy, enhance practice, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of higher education in the 21st century.
International Journal of Higher Education (IJHE) welcomes original research articles, reviews, case studies, and theoretical papers that address a wide range of topics within the field of higher education, including but not limited to:
- Teaching and Learning Innovations: Pedagogical approaches, curriculum design, technology-enhanced learning, and student-centered methodologies.
- Institutional Development: Leadership, governance, policy-making, and strategic planning in higher education institutions.
- Student Experience: Student engagement, retention, diversity, equity, inclusion, and support services.
- Globalization and Internationalization: Cross-border education, international collaborations, and the impact of globalization on higher education.
- Quality Assurance and Accreditation: Standards, assessment, and accountability in higher education.
- Research and Scholarship: The role of research in higher education, academic publishing, and knowledge dissemination.
- Workforce Development: Alignment of higher education with labor market needs, employability, and skills development.
- Sustainability in Higher Education: Environmental, social, and economic sustainability initiatives within academic institutions.
- Emerging Trends: The impact of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and other technological advancements on higher education.
The journal is published in both printed and online version. The online version is free access and download.
This journal accepts article submissions online or by e-mail (ijhe@sciedupress.com).
Information for International Journal of Higher Education (IJHE):
- Country of Publication: Canada
- Publisher: Sciedu Press
- ISSN (Print): 1927-6044
- E-ISSN (Online): 1927-6052
- Frequency: Bimonthly
- Publication Date: February, April, June, August, October, December
- Acceptance Rate: 39%
- Format: Print and Online
- Open Access: Yes
- Indexed: Yes
- Policy: Double-blind Peer-reviewed/Refereed
- Review Time: Four Weeks Approximately
- E-mail: ijhe@sciedupress.com
Manuscripts submitted to International Journal of Higher Education (IJHE) undergo an initial internal review to assess their suitability for the journal. If they meet the basic criteria, they are then subjected to a rigorous double-blind peer review process. This involves evaluation by experts in the field, who may be members of the editorial board or specially identified reviewers. Following the review, authors receive detailed comments from the external reviewers along with the journal's decision, which may be one of the following: acceptance, acceptance with revisions, revision and resubmission for further review, or rejection. The entire review process, from submission to decision, typically takes between 4 to 10 weeks. It is important to note that IJHE adheres strictly to a double-blind review system, ensuring the anonymity of both reviewers and authors throughout the process.
This journal accepts article submissions online or by e-mail (ijhe@sciedupress.com).
ABSTRACTING AND INDEXING:
- CNKI Scholar
- Educational Research Abstracts
- ERA
- ERIC (2014-2022)
- Elektronische Zeitschriftenbibliothek (EZB)
- Genamics JournalSeek
- GETIT@YALE(Yale University Library)
- Google Scholar
- Google(ScienceGate)
- Harvard Library E-Journals
- Index Copernicus
- LearnTechLib
- Lockss
- MIAR (ICDS=7.4)
- PKP Open Archives Harvester
- ProQuest
- Publons
- ResearchGate
- Scilit
- SHERPA/RoMEO
- Turkish Education Index(TEI)
- The Standard Periodical Directory
- UCR Library
Open Access Policy:
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Copyright Policy:
Copyrights for articles are retained by the authors, with first publication rights granted to the journal. Authors have rights to reuse, republish, archive, and distribute their own articles after publication. The journal/publisher is not responsible for subsequent uses of the work.
This journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
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Statistics
2026Q2: Articles Received: 36; Accepted: 17; Rejected: 18; Published: 13; Retracted: 0
2026Q1: Articles Received: 34; Accepted: 18; Rejected: 15; Published: 10; Retracted: 0
2025: Articles Received: 136; Accepted: 68; Rejected: 67; Published: 46; Retracted: 0
2024: Articles Received: 92; Accepted: 40; Rejected: 48; Published: 36; Retracted: 0
2023: Articles Received: 158; Accepted: 91; Rejected: 71; Published: 74; Retracted: 0
2022: Articles Received: 162; Accepted: 91; Rejected: 69; Published: 138; Retracted: 0
2021: Articles Received: 304; Accepted: 210; Rejected: 114; Published: 138; Retracted: 1
2020: Articles Received: 879; Accepted: 337; Rejected: 501; Published: 291; Retracted: 3
2019: Articles Received: 438; Accepted: 216; Rejected: 194; Published: 189; Retracted: 0
2018: Articles Received: 206; Accepted: 140; Rejected: 65; Published: 111; Retracted: 0
2017: Articles Received: 166; Accepted: 119; Rejected: 44; Published: 112; Retracted: 0
2016: Articles Received: 171; Accepted: 118; Rejected: 51; Published: 103; Retracted: 0
2015: Articles Received: 145; Accepted: 88; Rejected: 43; Published: 72; Retracted: 0
2014: Articles Received: 120; Accepted: 78; Rejected: 39; Published: 58; Retracted: 0
2013: Articles Received: 127; Accepted: 79; Rejected: 39; Published: 71; Retracted: 0
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Issues
- Vol. 15, No. 5 [In Progress]
- All Issues
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What is e-Version FirstTM
e-Version First is a feature offered through our journal platform. It allows PDF version of manuscripts that have been peer reviewed and accepted, to be hosted online prior to their inclusion in a final printed journal. Readers can freely access or cite the article. We aim to publish accepted manuscripts in e-Version First in two week's time after the final draft completed.
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Paper Selection and Publishing Process
a) Submission Acknowledgement
When you submit a manuscript online, you will receive a submission acknowledgement letter sent by the online system automatically. For email submission, the editor or editorial assistant sends an e-mail confirmation to the submission’s author within one to three working days. If you fail to receive this confirmation, please check your bulk email box or contact the editorial assistant by email: ijhe@sciedupress.com.
b) Basic Review
After receiving the submission, the editor or editorial assistant checks the paper’s scope, language, bibliography, references, ethics, conflict of interest, etc.. Next a check for the similarity rate is done using CrossCheck, powered by iThenticate/Turnitin. Any manuscripts out of the journal’s scope or containing plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, are rejected.
c) Peer Review
We use double-blind system for peer-review. The paper will be peer-reviewed by at least three experts; two reviewers from outside and one editorial staff from the journal typically involve in reviewing a submission. The review process may take 4-10 weeks.
d) Decision Is Made
The decision to accept or reject an article is made based on the scores provided by the reviewers on this paper. When the average score is ≥2.75/5, the paper would be accepted for publication. In most cases, authors are required to revise the paper according to the comments from the reviewers and editorial staffs. If differences of opinion occur between reviewers, the editor-in-chief will weigh all comments and arrive at a balanced decision based on all comments, or a second round of peer review may be initiated.
e) Notification of the Result of Review
The result of review will be sent to the corresponding author and forwarded to other authors.
f) Article Processing Charge Is Paid
If the submission is accepted, the authors revise paper and pay the Article Processing Charge (600.00USD).
g) Publication Notice
The authors and readers will be notified and invited to visit our website for the newly published articles.
Announcements
Message from the Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ingrid Harrington (Vol. 15, No. 4, August 2026) |
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It is with pleasure I introduce Volume 15, Number 4 of the International Journal of Higher Education. As we move further into the final half of this decade, the global higher education sector is navigating a period of global transition. The articles in this issue reflect a collective move away from rigid governance models toward more agile, practice-focused ecosystems that prioritise student success and pedagogical excellence. The researchers from Japan, the UK, Canada, Thailand, and the USA in this volume challenge us to rethink how we define inclusion, engagement and institutional belonging. In a year marked by rapid digital transformation and evolving expectations of academic work, these contributions provide a necessary scholarly anchor.
This issue presents a diverse range of investigations into contemporary challenges. The first article by Qinpeng and Ishii employs a dual-lens analysis to identify shifting motivations and priorities for students choosing to study in Japan in the current climate. They found that international students applying to Japanese universities face challenges such as restricted mobility, changes in the information environment, and increased economic uncertainty. Their study examined whether these conditions were associated with changes in within-Japan university choice and applicant composition. Their results indicate that Japanese universities should consider to provide clearer information, more targeted applicant support, and more flexible admission opportunities for international students.
The second article by Farhan Qureshi offers a critical literature review that helps university leaders align their offshore delivery models with broader institutional goals for global engagement. Qureshi argues that despite the growing volume of literature on the subject, there remains a need for a comprehensive and critical synthesis of how Trans National Education (TNE) simultaneously influences institutional internationalisation strategies and affects the educational systems and economies of host countries, particularly within developing nation contexts. The findings reveal that while TNE offers considerable opportunities including expanded access to higher education, enhanced graduate employability, and increased institutional competitiveness, it also presents significant challenges, among them quality assurance concerns, Western-centric curriculum design, financial dependency, and the risk of educational decline in host countries.
The third article by Natalia Diamond and colleagues outlines their investigation at the relationship between flexible assessment design and the digital habits of modern students. They investigated the effect of offering flexible mid-term exam date options on students’ mid-term exam grade, any perceived associated stress, and studying-associated emotions. Their findings concluded that there was a positive impact of flexible examination date options on academic performance and identify how other factors i.e., stress and studying-associated multitasking behaviours, can further impact academic outcomes, highlighting the need for comprehensive student learning supports beyond academic stress.
The fourth article by Yeon Mi Lee proposes a new framework for transforming international student exchange into a deeper form of global citizenship and learning, specifically the application and practice of global learning across higher education institutions. To-date they remain challenged by its conceptual ambiguity and unclear requirements across individual institutions. The findings argue that the three pillars of citizen diplomacy – reciprocity, relationship-building, and the search for common ground – offer a more cohesive framework given their relevance, utility, and best practices for global learning in HEIs.
The fifth article by Pongsak Boonkear explores the impact of digital professional development on the critical thinking skills of education leaders in Thailand. The research and development study designed and evaluated a Google Classroom-based program intended to strengthen critical-thinking-oriented learning activity management among doctoral students in educational administration who were also practicing school administrators. The findings indicate that a structured blend of online study, guided workplace practice, supervision, feedback, and reflection can support advanced professional learning in educational administration. As the study used one intact cohort without a control group, causal claims should be interpreted with caution.
The sixth article by Matthew Derrick discusses the efficacy of seminar structures in building a sense of belonging and academic community for commencing students. He considered that while learning communities are widely recognised as high-impact practices, less attention had been paid to how their curricular, co-curricular, and support components are intentionally integrated in practice. The findings suggest that integration in learning communities is both structural and relational, involving the coordination of courses, resources, and the students, faculty, and staff who participate in them.
It has been my absolute pleasure to represent the IJHE as its Editor-in-Chief. Due to health reasons, I have made the difficult decision to explore retirement and my other academic roles. It is with sincere sadness that this will be my last note as IJHE Editor-in-Chief. I encourage all of you to continue exploring and pushing the boundaries of academia in your research areas, as without your motivation and practice, avenues such as the IJHE would cease to exist. I would like to thank our authors and editorial board for their continued dedication to excellence. These contributions ensure that the IJHE remains a leading engine for transformation in the higher education sector.
With appreciation and anticipation for the work ahead,
Associate Professor Ingrid Harrington Editor-in-Chief International Journal of Higher Education |
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Call for Papers (October and December 2026)---International Journal of Higher Education |
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We are seeking submissions for forthcoming issues published in October and December 2026. The paper should be written in professional English. The length of 3000-8000 words is preferred. All manuscripts should be prepared in MS-Word format, and submitted online: http://ijhe.sciedupress.com or sent to: ijhe@sciedupress.com For any further information about the journal, please log on its website: http://ijhe.sciedupress.com | |