Journal of Advances in Education
The Journal of Advances in Education highlights timely and thought-provoking contributions that reflect the evolving landscape of educational research and practice. Dedicated to advancing scholarship in the field, the journal features empirical studies, action research conducted by graduate students, book reviews, and thought pieces from experienced scholars. Articles represent a range of methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, and are grounded in relevant literature and meaningful findings. Together, these works aim to inform, challenge, and inspire ongoing conversations in education.
The journal will be published semiannually and is sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs and the School of Education at Campbellsville University in Kentucky.
The journal’s audience includes teachers, administrators, faculty, and scholars, covering topics such as...
- P-12 Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Education
- School Counseling & Psychology
- Educational Leadership
- Topics in Higher Education
- Dr. Franklin B. Thomas, Editor - Campbellsville University (Kentucky)
- Dr. Debbie Azevedo, Peer Reviewer - University of the Pacific (California)
- Dr. Sharon Hundley, Peer Reviewer - Campbellsville University (Kentucky)
- Dr. Michael Hylen, Peer Reviewer - Anderson University (South Carolina)
- Dr. Elisha Lawrence, Peer Reviewer - Campbellsville University (Kentucky)
After submission...
- Average time to be notified if submission guidelines were met (goal is < one week): 3.2 days
- Average time to be notified if submission is accepted for publication (goal is < one month): 21.5 days
The journal charges no fees for submission or publication and offers quick decisions. Authors are typically notified within one week if submission guidelines are met and within one month if accepted for publication. Feedback is provided for non-accepted submissions to support revision and scholarly growth.
Now Accepting Submissions
We invite submissions for the Journal of Advances in Education. We welcome empirical research, action research from graduate students, book reviews, and thought pieces from experienced scholars.
Please submit one Microsoft Word file (.doc or .docx) to jae@campbellsville.edu containing all three components:
Include the following:
- Title of the submission
- Author name(s) and university affiliation(s) as they should appear in publication (include desired order)
- Primary contact’s email address
- Disclosure if the submission has been previously published or is under review elsewhere
- Brief note on any redactions or edits made to preserve anonymity in the body (e.g., “<Author>” used in place of name)
Include the following:
- Title of the submission
- 100–150 words
- 3–5 keywords
Note:
- Book reviews: Include an APA citation of the book instead of an abstract
- Thought pieces: No abstract required
- Must be completely anonymous (no identifying information)
- Follow APA 7th edition style
- Title appears at the top of the first page
- Graphics must be clear and limited in number.
- Include a brief description in red font below each graphic to assist screen readers (this won’t count toward word count)
- Avoid footnotes when possible
Length Guidelines:
- Research studies: up to 10,000 words (excluding references)
- Book reviews: up to 750 words
- Thought pieces: up to 1,000 words
- Submissions must adhere to the Responsible Research Publication: International Standards for Authors.
- Authors retain copyright.
- No submission or publication fees.
Review Timeline
- You will be notified within 1 week if your submission meets formatting requirements.
- A decision on publication will be made within 1 month. Feedback will be provided regarding submissions that are not accepted.
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