Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Articles

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Review Articles

This section includes comprehensive and critical reviews of existing literature on topics related to education, humanities, and social development. Papers should synthesize current knowledge, identify research gaps, and propose future directions for study. Submissions must be well-organized, evidence-based, and properly referenced. All review articles are subjected to peer review to ensure scholarly quality and originality.

Case Studies

This section publishes detailed analyses of specific cases, programs, institutions, or community-based projects that address developmental issues in education and humanities. Submissions should describe the context, methodology, outcomes, and implications for broader application. Case studies should demonstrate originality, critical reflection, and relevance to academic or practical settings. Each paper will be peer-reviewed for quality and significance.

Conceptual and Theoretical Papers

This section welcomes original conceptual and theoretical papers that advance understanding in education, humanities, and social development. Submissions should focus on developing or refining theories, models, or frameworks that explain key issues in human development, learning, or culture. Each manuscript must demonstrate scholarly depth, critical analysis, and contribute meaningfully to existing literature. All submissions are peer-reviewed.

Books & Edited Volumes

This section publishes scholarly books, edited volumes, monographs, and academic reference works aligned with the scope of the Journal of Developmental Issues in Education and Humanities (DIEH).

The Books & Edited Volumes section welcomes:
• Research monographs
• Edited books and conference-based volumes
• Academic textbooks
• Policy-oriented scholarly books
• Interdisciplinary books in education, humanities, and social sciences

All submitted book proposals and manuscripts undergo editorial screening and peer review appropriate to the nature and scope of the work. Edited volumes are evaluated for thematic coherence, academic contribution, and editorial quality.

Books accepted for publication must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Authors and editors are responsible for ensuring academic integrity, proper citations, and adherence to ethical publishing standards.

Published books may be released as:
• Full books
• Individual chapters (with separate metadata)
• Open-access digital editions

The journal follows COPE-compliant ethical guidelines for all book publications. ISBN assignment, DOI registration (where applicable), and global dissemination are supported in collaboration with AI Research Publishing.

Submissions to this section are handled by the editorial office in consultation with the Editor-in-Chief and designated academic reviewers.

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