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:

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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

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 

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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

 

Call for Papers (August and October 2026)---International Journal of Higher Education

 

We are seeking submissions for forthcoming issues published in August and October 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

Deadline for Submission (August Issue): July 25, 2026

Deadline for Submission (October Issue): September 25, 2026

 
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Vol 15, No 3 (2026)

International Journal of Higher Education, Vol. 15, No. 3, June 2026

Table of Contents

Articles

Emmanuel U. Opara, Modupe Ojumu, Gbolahan Solomon Osho, Onochie Jude Dieli
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Héctor E. Alcalá, Eian Manalo, Raquel Tolin, Michael Abakah, Maedot Aklilu, Tehillah Sabath Beit-Halachmi, Joyce Oruitemeka, Sarai Celestine, April Collins, Paola Nicole Rojas, Kathlyn Rodriguez, Hailie Marie Lim
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Sirvan Karimi
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Jennifer L Claydon, Patricia Trainor
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Lourens Millard, Gerrit Jan Breukelman
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Rory S. Dunn, Gabriel A. Reich, Meghan Z. Gough, Amy L. Rector
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Madeleine Kapinga-Mutatayi, Jan Elen
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Susan Sun
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