AIMS & SCOPE

1. Overview and Vision

The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology (TOJET) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that provides a scholarly platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy-makers to share cutting-edge research and developments in the field of educational technology. Since its inception, TOJET has served as a bridge between research and practice, emphasizing the transformative power of digital tools and innovative pedagogies in education.

TOJET aims to advance the theoretical and practical knowledge of technology-enhanced learning (TEL) by publishing original studies, critical reviews, and evidence-based insights that inform instructional practices, policy design, and learning outcomes in diverse educational settings.

2. Aims & Scope of the Journal

TOJET invites high-quality submissions related to all aspects of educational technology. The journal encourages interdisciplinary and global perspectives on the role of digital tools, platforms, and environments in learning and teaching. Topics within scope include, but are not limited to:

• Artificial intelligence in education

• Asynchronous Learning

• Best practices in ICT Learning

• Comparative studies on the integration of ICT in education

• Curriculum and Instruction

• Diffusion of Innovation

• Digital tools for teaching and assessment

• Education and Technology

• Educational robotics and coding

• Educational software and game-based learning

• E-learning environments and online education

• Gamification and game-based learning

• ICT in education policies and practices

• Inclusive and accessible technology use in education

• Innovation and Change in Education

• Instructional design and technology integration

• Learning analytics and educational data mining

• Learning and Teaching

• Mobile learning and emerging technologies

• Socio-cultural and ethical issues in educational technology

• Teacher Education

• Teacher training and professional development through technology

• Technology-supported assessment practices

• Technology-supported teacher education

• Virtual and augmented reality in teaching

The journal welcomes research articles, theoretical papers, systematic reviews, literature syntheses, case studies, design-based research, and innovative project reports that significantly contribute to the body of knowledge in the field.

The journal welcomes interdisciplinary studies and global perspectives that contribute to the development of educational technology. All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the highest academic standards.

3. Readership

TOJET’s readership includes a global audience of:

• Academicians and researchers in the fields of education, psychology, computer science, and media studies

• K–12 and higher education teachers and instructional designers

• Educational policy makers and curriculum developers

• Technology developers and edtech entrepreneurs

• Graduate students interested in educational technology research

The journal is particularly suitable for those interested in practical implications of educational technologies, contemporary debates around digital pedagogies, and evidence-based strategies for improving learning outcomes.

4. Authorship and Ethical Guidelines

TOJET maintains the highest ethical standards in publication. Authors submitting to TOJET must adhere to the following authorship and ethical guidelines:

• Originality: Submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere. TOJET does not accept duplicate, redundant, or previously published manuscripts.

• Authorship Criteria: Only individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research (conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study) should be listed as authors. All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.

• Plagiarism Policy: All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with significant similarity to previously published work will be rejected.

• Multiple Submissions: Simultaneous submissions to other journals are strictly prohibited.

• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript.

• Ethical Clearance: Studies involving human participants must include evidence of ethical approval from relevant institutional review boards or ethics committees.

5. Submission and Review Policy

TOJET employs a double-blind peer review process. Every submission is reviewed anonymously by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. The review process typically assesses:

• Relevance to the scope of the journal

• Theoretical and methodological rigor

• Clarity and coherence of argumentation

• Innovation and significance of findings

• Practical implications for educational stakeholders

Authors are expected to respond to reviewer feedback constructively and make revisions accordingly. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s standards or scope will be returned without review.

6. Open Access Policy

TOJET is an open-access journal and all articles are freely available to the public without subscription fees. Authors retain copyright to their work and are encouraged to share their publications widely, provided proper citation and acknowledgment of TOJET as the original publisher.

7. ISSN Information

• Electronic ISSN: [2146-7242]

Both ISSNs are clearly displayed on the journal’s homepage, and metadata is properly archived to ensure accessibility and discoverability through scholarly databases.

8. Commitment to Diversity and International Dialogue

TOJET is committed to fostering academic dialogue across cultural, linguistic, and disciplinary boundaries. The journal encourages submissions from researchers worldwide and actively seeks to diversify its editorial board and reviewer pool to reflect global perspectives on educational technology.

The journal particularly values contributions that consider the contextual challenges of implementing educational technologies in underserved or underrepresented regions, and aims to amplify voices from the Global South.