Thematic Issue Policy

Pedagogical Perspective (PedPer) publishes Thematic Issues (TI) to provide a scholarly platform for researchers working on current, emerging, and field-specific topics in education. The purpose of these thematic issues is to support in-depth academic discussion, strengthen interdisciplinary dialogue, and draw attention to critical themes aligned with the journal’s aims and scope.

PedPer intends to serve as a reference source for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the fields of teacher education, curriculum studies, educational technologies, learning sciences, and social studies education. Topics proposed for Thematic Issues must fall within the journal's aims and scope.

The Editorial Board may publish one thematic issue per year, unless a new decision is taken.

How to Propose a Thematic Issue

Proposals for a Thematic Issue may be submitted in two ways:

  1. Editorial Board–initiated proposals:
    Members of the Editorial Board may prepare and submit a thematic issue proposal.
  2. Researcher-initiated proposals:
    External researchers or research groups may prepare a thematic issue proposal and submit it to the Journal Editorial Office for consideration by the Editorial Board.

The Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board review all proposals to determine their academic relevance, alignment with the journal’s scope, and overall quality. The Editorial Board makes the final decision regarding the acceptance of thematic issue proposals and oversees the selection of Guest Editors.

Thematic Issue Proposal Procedure

The Author Guidelines of Pedagogical Perspective apply to all full-text manuscripts submitted to a thematic issue. Guest Editors prepare the call for papers (CFP) in accordance with the journal’s policies, ethics, and aims.

The Call for Papers (CFP) prepared by the Guest Editors must include:

  • Title and theme of the Thematic Issue
  • Scope and rationale
  • Key deadlines and timeline for submissions
  • Submission guidelines and word limits
  • Contact information for the Guest Editors and the journal
  • Submission instructions (journal system submission)

Thematic Issue Workflow

  1. Submission of Proposals
    Authors submit their extended abstracts/research proposals to the email address designated by PedPer (editor@pedagogicalperspective.com).
  2. Pre-Evaluation by Guest Editors
    Guest Editors review proposals for relevance and quality. Authors are notified of the pre-evaluation decision within the timeline stated in the CFP.
  3. Invitation for Full Manuscripts
    Proposals that pass the pre-evaluation stage are invited for submission as full-text manuscripts through the journal’s OJS system.
  4. Peer Review Process
    Guest Editors manage the double-blind peer review for full manuscripts by inviting external reviewers. Following reviewer evaluations, the Guest Editors issue decisions to the authors.
  5. Preparation for Publication
    After acceptance, the Journal Editorial Office processes and prepares manuscripts for publication.

Guest Editors’ Responsibilities and Ethics

All thematic issue processes must adhere to PedPer’s Publication Ethics & Malpractice Policy.

Content Relevance

Guest Editors must ensure that all manuscripts included in the thematic issue align with the journal’s aims, scope, and quality standards.

Citation Policy

Guest Editors may not require or pressure authors to cite:

  • their own work,
  • the journal,
  • or any associated journals
    unless such citations are academically relevant. Irrelevant references are discouraged.

Guest Editor Contributions

Guest Editors may submit their own manuscripts to the thematic issue; however:

  • Their manuscripts may not exceed 25% of the total number of articles (excluding the editorial).
  • An Associate Editor handles manuscripts authored by Guest Editors and undergoes external double-blind peer review.

Confidentiality

Guest Editors must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted materials and communications throughout the review process.

Conflicts of Interest

Any issues related to conflicts of interest must be managed in accordance with the journal’s Conflict of Interest Statement.

Peer Review Procedure for Thematic Issues

All submissions for Thematic Issues are subjected to external, double-blind peer review in accordance with the journal’s Peer Review Policy.