Section Policy

Pedagogical Perspective (PedPer) accepts submissions under four main sections: Research Articles, Review Articles, Analysis / Case-Based Articles, and Vision Papers. Each section reflects the journal’s commitment to rigorous scholarship, interdisciplinary perspectives, and the advancement of educational research.

1. Research Articles

Research Articles present original and rigorous empirical studies using qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, experimental, survey-based, design-based, or methodological approaches.

Manuscripts should address topics related to:

  • teacher education and professional development

  • curriculum and instruction

  • educational technologies and AI in education

  • learning sciences

  • assessment, measurement, and evaluation

  • inclusive and multicultural education

  • interdisciplinary and comparative educational research

Papers must clearly articulate:

  • a strong theoretical foundation

  • a robust methodological design

  • sound data analysis

  • meaningful implications for educational practice, research, and policy

PedPer prioritizes submissions that integrate theory and practice and contribute new insights to educational scholarship.

2. Review Articles

Review Articles offer comprehensive, critical, and integrative examinations of existing literature on significant educational topics.

This section includes:

  • systematic reviews

  • meta-analyses

  • scoping reviews

  • critical narrative reviews

  • integrative reviews

Review manuscripts should:

  • clearly define the state of knowledge in the field

  • identify gaps, debates, and emerging trends

  • establish strong links between theoretical perspectives and practical implications

  • offer evidence-based recommendations for researchers, educators, and policymakers

PedPer values review articles that provide authoritative and synthesized knowledge to support future research and educational innovation.

3. Analysis / Case-Based Articles

Analysis / Case-Based Articles present in-depth analytical studies, case studies, or practice-based investigations that explore educational processes, instructional practices, learning environments, program implementations, or policy applications.

Suitable manuscripts may include:

  • classroom- or school-based case studies

  • analysis of specific pedagogical interventions

  • examination of policy enactment or educational reforms

  • detailed explorations of innovative teaching practices

  • context-specific qualitative investigations

These articles must:

  • demonstrate clear theoretical grounding

  • present rich and well-interpreted data

  • highlight implications for practitioners, educators, and researchers

  • connect localized findings to broader educational discourse

PedPer seeks analytical papers that provide deep insight into real-world educational contexts and inform practice and decision-making.

4. Vision Papers

Vision Papers present forward-looking, conceptual, or reflective contributions that offer innovative, original, and thought-provoking perspectives on contemporary educational challenges and future directions.

These manuscripts may include:

  • theoretical or conceptual arguments

  • reinterpretations of existing frameworks

  • proposals of new pedagogical paradigms

  • discussions of emerging technologies and educational futures

  • critical reflections on policy, practice, or societal changes

Vision Papers:

  • are evaluated by the editorial team

  • must demonstrate originality, scholarly merit, and conceptual clarity

  • should stimulate intellectual debate and propose new directions for research or practice

PedPer encourages Vision Papers that inspire creative, critical, and forward-thinking scholarly discussion.