Aims and Scope

The International Journal of Instructional Technology and Educational Studies (IJITES) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal (ISSN 2682-3918 / 2682-3926) published quarterly by the Digital Design and Publishing Research Unit, Faculty of Education, Tanta University, Egypt

Focus

IJITES publishes high-quality original research at the intersection of pedagogy and emerging technologies.

Scope

Pillar A: Instructional Technology  

1)      Artificial Intelligence in Adaptive Learning

2)      Virtual & Augmented Reality (VR/AR) for Education

3)      Gamification and Game-Based Learning

4)      Learning Analytics and Educational Data Mining

5)      Smart Classrooms and IoT in Education

6)      Educational Robotics and Computational Thinking

7)      Digital Assessment and E-Evaluation Systems

8)      Technology-Enhanced Teacher Professional Development

Pillar B: Educational Studies (Theoretical Foundations)

Pure educational studies (curricula, inclusive education, humanities) are considered ONLY if they explicitly discuss implications for future technology integration in the Discussion/Conclusion section. Authors must include a paragraph titled "Implications for Instructional Technology".

-      Technology-Integrated Curricula, Teaching Methodologies and Professional Development

-      Digital Inclusion, Early Childhood and Special Needs Education Supported by Technology

-      Digital Citizenship, Educational Cybersecurity and Technology-Mediated Humanities & Social Sciences Education

Out of Scope:

Manuscripts that focus solely on general education, pure computer science without educational application, or non-technological pedagogical studies will be desk-rejected without peer review.

Target Audience:

Researchers, instructional designers, educational technologists, university faculty, and postgraduate students in education and learning sciences.Article Types: Original Research (4000-7000 words), Review Articles (by invitation), Case Studies, and Technical Notes on innovative tools.

Word Limit Policy:

The standard length for original research articles is 4000-7000 words (including references, tables, and figures). Manuscripts exceeding this limit may be considered upon prior approval by the Editorial Office, provided that the authors submit a justified request explaining the necessity for additional length due to methodology, extensive data, or theoretical contribution. The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

Alignment Statement:

The six tracks listed above reflect the actual publication trends of IJITES from 2020-2025. Analysis of 120 published articles shows 85% fall within these tracks, ensuring coherence

between stated aims and published content.

Scope Evolution Note (2025):

 Starting from Volume 7 (2026), IJITES has narrowed its scope to focus exclusively on Instructional Technology tracks listed above. Earlier volumes (2020-2025) may include broader educational topics reflecting the journal's initial multidisciplinary phase.