International Journal on E-Learning (IJEL)

(formerly International Journal of Educational Telecommunications and the WebNet Journal)

[ISSN 1537-2456]

IJEL is a peer-reviewed journal that aims to facilitate the international exchange of information on the current research, development, and practice of e-learning.  IJEL publishes theoretical and empirical studies on the technological advances and growth of e-learning that provide educators and trainers with unique opportunities to enhance learning and teaching across multiple domains including but not limited to corporate, government, healthcare, PreK-12, and higher education..

Led by an Editorial Review Board of leaders in the field of e-learning, the Journal is designed for the following audiences: researchers, developers, and practitioners in corporate, government, healthcare, and higher education.

IJEL is an official journal of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). It is affiliated with the EdMedia Conference and the eLearn Conference. Members have free, online access to all back issues of IJEL via LearnTechLib–The Learning & Technology Library.

• Contents: Current Issue Contents & Abstracts
• Journal Publication Schedule
• Article Processing Fees
• Special Issues & Guest Editors
• Submit: Author Guidelines
• Subscribe: Individual or Library/Institution
• Peer Review Process: Review Policies, Reviewer Application, Review Board
• Call for Editor
• Publication Ethics
• Alert: Sign-up for New Issue Alerts

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Journal Publication Schedule

• The International Journal on E-Learning (IJEL) publishes four issues per year.
• These issues are published in March, June, September, and December.

Article Processing Fees

• IJEL does not charge article processing fees. Some issues of IJEL are open access. In these instances, no article processing or download fees are charged. If an author would like to request an article be published as open access in an issue that is otherwise not open access, the article processing fee will be determined at the time of request.
• All open access articles in IJEL are published under Creative Commons licenses. Under these licenses, authors retain copyright of their articles.

Special Issues and Guest Editors

• IJEL periodically publishes special issues. In such instances, either the Editor-in-Chief extends an invitation to a guest editor or group of guest editors to serve in this capacity based on their expertise related to a specific topic area. Additionally, IJEL welcomes proposals for special issues. If you are interested in submitting a proposal for a special issue, reach out to the Editor-in-Chief directly regarding the information necessary to include in your proposal (topic, timeline, etc.). All proposals will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and editorial review board members with expertise in the topic of the proposed special issue. All manuscripts submitted to special issues will be undergo the double blind peer-review process and will be expected to abide by IJEL’s Ethical Guidelines.
• IJEL is a peer-reviewed journal that aims to facilitate the international exchange of information on the current research, development, and practice of e-learning.  IJEL publishes theoretical and empirical studies on the technological advances and growth of e-learning that provide educators and trainers with unique opportunities to enhance learning and teaching across multiple domains including but not limited to corporate, government, healthcare, PreK-12, and higher education. For more information, please see: https://aace.org/pubs/ijel/

Peer Review Process

• IJEL employs a double-blind peer review process to ensure the impartial evaluation of submitted manuscripts and uphold the highest standards of academic quality. Our double-blind review process involves the following key steps:
  1. Submission: Upon submission, the manuscript is assigned a unique identification number, and the authors’ identities are removed from the document to ensure anonymity. Authors are required to provide details of their affiliations and any relevant conflicts of interest, but their personal information is kept confidential from the reviewers.
  2. Initial Screening: The editorial team conducts an initial screening to assess the manuscript’s relevance to the journal’s scope, adherence to submission guidelines, and overall quality. Manuscripts that do not meet the basic criteria may be returned to the authors with feedback or rejected without proceeding to peer review.
  3. Reviewer Selection: If the manuscript passes the initial screening, it is assigned to multiple reviewers who are experts in the field of technology and teacher education. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  4. Review Process: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on its originality, methodological rigor, significance of findings, clarity, and relevance to the field. During this process, the identities of the authors are kept anonymous from the reviewers, and vice versa. Reviewers provide detailed feedback and recommendations for improvements or acceptance.
  5. Review Feedback: Reviewers’ comments and recommendations are compiled and sent to the authors, along with a decision letter from the editorial team. The feedback may include requests for revisions, suggestions for improvements, or a recommendation for acceptance or rejection. Authors are given the opportunity to revise their manuscript in response to the reviewers’ comments and resubmit it for further consideration.
  6. Revised Manuscript: Revised manuscripts are reassessed by the original reviewers or new reviewers, as necessary. This process ensures that the authors have adequately addressed the feedback and that the revised manuscript meets the journal’s standards for publication.
  7. Final Decision: Based on the reviewers’ assessments and the revised manuscript, the editorial team makes a final decision regarding publication. The decision is communicated to the authors, along with any further feedback or conditions for publication.
  8. Publication: Accepted manuscripts are prepared for publication, which includes formatting, proofreading, and final checks. The identities of the authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the process.
• The double-blind peer review process is designed to minimize bias and ensure that manuscripts are evaluated solely on their scholarly merit. We are committed to maintaining the integrity and fairness of this process to support high-quality research and advance the field of technology and teacher education.

Publication Ethics

• IJEL is dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards in the publication of research related to technology and education. Our commitment is to ensure the integrity, transparency, and quality of the research we publish. To this end, we adhere to the following ethical principles:
  • Research Integrity: All research submitted to IJEL must be conducted with honesty and integrity. This includes accurate representation of data, proper citation of sources, and honest reporting of results. We do not tolerate fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism.
  • Authorship and Contribution: Authors must accurately represent their contributions to the research. All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research must be listed as co-authors, and those who have not made substantial contributions should not be included. Corresponding authors are responsible for ensuring that all co-authors approve of the final manuscript and its submission.
  • Conflict of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their work or the peer review process. All parties involved in the publication process should strive to maintain objectivity and transparency.
  • Peer Review Process: We are committed to a fair, rigorous, and confidential peer review process. Reviewers are expected to provide constructive feedback, evaluate manuscripts based solely on their scientific merit, and maintain confidentiality regarding the content of the submissions.
  • Ethical Compliance: Research submitted to IJEL must comply with relevant ethical guidelines and regulations, including but not limited to obtaining informed consent from participants, ensuring the protection of human and animal subjects, and adhering to data privacy laws.
  • Publication Ethics: We reserve the right to retract or correct published articles if significant errors or ethical violations are identified. Authors are encouraged to promptly notify the editorial team of any issues that arise with their published work.
  • Transparency: We promote transparency in the research process. Authors are encouraged to make their data, methods, and findings accessible to ensure reproducibility and facilitate further research.
  • Responsibility to the Public: Research published in IJEL should contribute positively to the field of technology and teacher education and serve the broader educational community. We expect authors to consider the potential impact of their work on students, educators, and policy.
• By submitting to IJEL, authors agree to adhere to these ethical standards and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in technology and teacher education with integrity and respect.
• For any questions or concerns regarding these ethical guidelines, please contact the IJELeditorial office.
• AACE strives to follow the COPE Codes of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines as a publisher. It also works with its editors to support their adherence to the Code of Conduct for Journal Editors. Finally, it requires all authors submitting articles to adhere to the COPE International Standards for Authors. Both sets of guidelines have been provided through a Creative Commons license; they are also available on the COPE Code of Conduct webpage. Please also see: Wager, E., & Kleinert, S. (2010, July). Responsible research publication: International standards for authors. promoting research integrity in a global environment. In T. Mayer & N. Steneck (Eds.), Promoting research integrity in a global environment (pp. 309-316). Imperial College Press/World Scientific Publishing.
• These statements reflect our commitment to ethical research practices and aim to foster a scholarly environment where quality and integrity are paramount.These statements reflect our commitment to ethical research practices and aim to foster a scholarly environment where quality and integrity are paramount.

IJEL Seeks New Editor-in-Chief

Applications Due: December 20, 2024

The Association for the Advancement in Computing in Education (AACE) Search Committee invites nominations and applications for a qualified individual (or group of editors) to serve as the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal on E-Learning (IJEL).

IJEL is a peer-reviewed journal that aims to facilitate the international exchange of information on the current research, development, and practice of e-learning.  IJEL publishes theoretical and empirical studies on the technological advances and growth of e-learning that provide educators and trainers with unique opportunities to enhance learning and teaching across multiple domains including but not limited to corporate, government, healthcare, PreK-12, and higher education.

Led by an Editorial Review Board of leaders in the field of e-learning, the Journal is designed for the following audiences: researchers, developers, and practitioners in corporate, government, healthcare, and higher education. IJEL is an official journal of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). It is affiliated with the EdMedia/Innovate Learning conference and the eLearn conference.

The search committee seeks a broad-based experienced scholar to serve as Editor-in-Chief, a person (or group of editors) who will maintain IJEL’s rigor in publishing cutting-edge, high-quality research.

The new editor(s) will serve for an initial term of three years (renewable). They will have the opportunity to shadow the outgoing editor prior to the transition. The editor(s) are responsible for producing four issues of IJEL each year.

The responsibilities of the editor(s) include:

• Overseeing and managing a rigorous review process, making final decisions on acceptance and rejection of articles
• Demonstrating a strong knowledge of the field
• Providing guidance to authors for preparing and submitting manuscripts
• Opportunity to write editorials accompany selected issues/volumes
• Meeting publication deadlines
• Leading and attending meetings as needed
• Recruiting reviewers
• Promoting the journal and recruiting manuscripts as needed
• Collaborating with other AACE Editors as appropriate
• Create and support special issues; provide guidance and oversight for special issue guest editors.
• Partner with the AACE Director of Publication on important journal needs (i.e., indexing, marketing, ethics, conference affiliation)

Desired qualifications for this position include:

• Demonstrated successful editorial experience
• Ability to oversee and manage rigorous review process and meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively, including a history of working with AACE/NTLS/SITE communities
• Track record of substantial publications in high quality, peer-reviewed journals
• Extensive experience as a reviewer for journals and conferences
• International reputation or growing international reputation in the field.

Review of applications will begin in December and continue until the position is filled.

Applications in PDF format submitted here, should include the following items:

• Cover letter that includes a statement outlining the applicant’s qualifications, experience and familiarity with current educational technologies and pedagogical approaches, reasons for seeking the position, and overall vision as editor of IJEL
• Current curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information, including rank, affiliation, email address, and phone number, for three references who can speak to your qualifications as a potential journal editor.

AACE will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Appointment decisions will be on the basis of qualifications, merit, and need.

Please forward this position announcement to any potential candidates you recommend.