What to Look for When Choosing a Journal
Before submitting your research, evaluate journals on these key criteria:
- STEM scope — science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and integrated STEM approaches
- All education levels — K-12, higher education, and informal STEM learning
- Empirical evidence — classroom interventions, curriculum evaluations, and longitudinal studies
- Open access to reach STEM teachers, curriculum developers, and education policymakers
- Fast review for researchers evaluating active STEM programmes
- Acceptance of integrated STEM, STEAM (adding Arts), and project-based STEM research
Recommended Journals — Cluster 5: Education & Learning Sciences
All journals below are published by Keith Publications — open access, peer-reviewed, and indexed for global discoverability.
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Columbia Journal of Education and Learning Sciences
(CJELS)
Education research, learning sciences, pedagogy, curriculum design, educational psychology, and evidence-based teaching across all levels of formal education.
Education Research Learning Sciences Pedagogy Curriculum Studies -
Columbia Journal of Education and Social Sciences
(CJESS)
Education policy, social dimensions of learning, sociology of education, inclusive education, equity, and the intersection of education with society and community.
Education Policy Social Sciences Inclusive Education Equity in Education -
Applied Psychology, Sociology, and Social Policy Journal
(APSSPJ)
Applied psychology, social behaviour, community studies, social policy, psychological interventions, and the applied social sciences informing education and wellbeing.
Applied Psychology Social Policy Community Studies Behavioural Science -
Columbia Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
(CJSSH)
Social sciences, humanities, cultural studies, history, philosophy, linguistics, and interdisciplinary research bridging education and the human sciences.
Social Sciences Humanities Cultural Studies Interdisciplinary Research
Fast Publication: All Keith Publications journals complete initial review within 2–5 business days and full peer review within 2–4 weeks. Articles are published online within 5–10 days of acceptance — making us one of the fastest open access publishers in the education and learning sciences field.
Core Research Areas in STEM Education
Keith Publications STEM education journals accept research across: inquiry-based science learning and the scientific practices in K-12 contexts; mathematics learning trajectories and conceptual understanding; computational thinking and coding education across grade levels; engineering design challenges and design-based learning; integrated STEM curriculum design and effectiveness; project-based learning (PBL) in STEM subjects; gender, race, and equity in STEM participation and achievement; STEM teacher education and pedagogical content knowledge; informal STEM learning in museums, makerspaces, and out-of-school contexts; and STEM career pathways and the influence of schooling on STEM workforce development.
Integrated STEM Education: The Research Frontier
Traditional subject-siloed teaching of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is increasingly being replaced by integrated STEM approaches that reflect how these disciplines interact in real-world problem solving. Research on integrated STEM curricula, STEAM (STEM + Arts) programmes, project-based STEM learning, and the effectiveness of challenge-based learning in authentic STEM contexts is a rapidly growing field. Keith Publications provides an open access platform for this innovative STEM education research, connecting researchers with the teachers and school leaders implementing integrated STEM programmes.
Tips to Maximise Your Acceptance Chances
- Align your topic with the journal's scope — read the aims and scope carefully before submitting.
- Write a compelling abstract — clearly state your research question, methodology, key findings, and implications.
- Ensure methodological rigour — describe your research design, data collection, and analysis procedures transparently.
- Use current and relevant citations — include recent education research publications alongside seminal theoretical works.
- Follow formatting guidelines exactly — non-compliant manuscripts often receive desk rejection without review.
- State practical implications — explain how your findings can inform teaching practice, curriculum design, or education policy.
- Address ethical considerations — include institutional ethics approval, participant consent, and data protection statements.
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