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About the Journal

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

The Azerbaijan Journal of Higher Education (AJHE) is an international, peer‑reviewed, open‑access academic journal dedicated to publishing rigorous research, policy analysis, and innovative practices in the field of higher education. The journal provides a global platform for scholars, educators, university administrators, policymakers, and practitioners to examine emerging issues, contemporary challenges, and transformative opportunities shaping higher education systems worldwide.

AJHE embraces a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach, recognizing that education is deeply interconnected with cultural, artistic, historical, economic, and geographical contexts. In addition to higher education studies, the journal welcomes scholarship that explores educational theory, didactics, visual arts education, folklore and heritage in education, historical and cultural perspectives, economic dimensions of education, and geographical or environmental influences on learning and access.

All articles are published in English to ensure international accessibility, discoverability, and compliance with global indexing standards. The journal follows a strict double‑blind peer‑review process and adheres to the COPE Core Practices, guaranteeing ethical publishing, editorial transparency, and academic integrity. AJHE operates on a diamond open‑access model and does not charge submission or publication fees.

VISION

The vision of AJHE is to become a leading international journal in the field of higher education, recognized for its commitment to academic rigor, ethical scholarship, and interdisciplinary innovation. The journal aspires to shape global conversations on the future of education, bridge research and practice across cultures, and contribute to the transformation of higher education systems through excellence in research, openness, and international collaboration.

MISSION

The mission of AJHE is to advance global understanding of higher education by promoting high‑quality, ethical, and impactful research that strengthens teaching and learning, informs evidence‑based policymaking, enhances educational quality, and supports equitable, innovative, and future‑ready higher education systems.
The journal seeks to cultivate scholarly excellence, foster dialogue across disciplines, and support the development of inclusive, sustainable, and culturally grounded educational practices.

AIMS AND SCOPE

AJHE publishes theoretical, empirical, methodological, and practice‑oriented research related to higher education and its intersections with the humanities and social sciences.

1. Educational Theory, Didactics, and Teaching Methodologies

  • Foundations of pedagogy and instructional design
  • Subject‑specific didactics and innovative teaching methods
  • Learning processes and evidence‑based pedagogy
  • Educational psychology and classroom practice

2. Visual Arts Education and Art Pedagogy

  • Art education theory and methods
  • Creativity, aesthetic development, and visual literacy
  • Arts‑based approaches in educational settings

3. Preschool and Early Childhood Education

  • Early learning and development
  • Curriculum, assessment, and early childhood pedagogy
  • Teacher preparation for early childhood contexts

4. Folklore, Oral Traditions, and Cultural Heritage in Education

  • Cultural heritage integration in teaching and learning
  • Folklore‑based pedagogy and traditional knowledge transmission
  • Ethnopedagogy and cultural sustainability

5. Historical and Cultural Perspectives in Education

  • History of educational thought and institutions
  • Cultural studies and their influence on education
  • Philosophy of education

6. Economic Aspects of Education and Cultural Development

  • Education and socioeconomic development
  • Cultural economics, human capital, and labor markets
  • Funding models, resource allocation, and equity

7. Geographical and Environmental Dimensions of Education

  • Educational geography and spatial inequalities
  • Environmental education and sustainability
  • Regional and global variations in educational access and quality

8. Interdisciplinary Studies Linking Education with Humanities & Social Sciences

  • Sociological, psychological, and anthropological perspectives on education
  • Humanities‑informed approaches to learning and development
  • Cross‑sector and culturally contextual educational research

9. Higher Education Policy, Governance & Systems

  • Higher‑education reforms and policy analysis
  • Governance models, autonomy, and academic freedom
  • Strategic planning, accountability, and comparative studies

10. Teaching, Learning & Assessment in Higher Education

  • Student engagement and success
  • Digital and outcomes‑based assessment
  • Academic integrity and evaluation systems

11. Curriculum, Program Design & Quality Enhancement

  • Curriculum theory, renewal, and outcomes design
  • Accreditation, internal and external quality assurance
  • Micro‑credentials, skills‑oriented, and interdisciplinary curricula

12. Digital Transformation, EdTech & AI

  • Online, hybrid, and blended learning
  • Learning analytics and data‑driven improvement
  • AI‑enhanced instruction, accessibility, and XR/VR environments

13. Equity, Inclusion & Student Development

  • Disability inclusion, well‑being, and psychosocial support
  • First‑generation, international, and underrepresented students
  • Campus culture and co‑curricular learning

14. Leadership, Management & Academic Workforce Development

  • Institutional leadership and governance
  • Faculty development and organizational change
  • Workforce strategies in higher education

15. Graduate Education & Research Training

  • Master’s and doctoral education
  • Research supervision and integrity
  • Scholarly identity formation and capacity‑building

16. Internationalization & Global Mobility

  • Mobility, exchange, and transnational education
  • EMI (English‑Medium Instruction)
  • Cross‑border quality assurance and global partnerships

ARTICLE TYPES

  • Original Research Articles
  • Theoretical / Conceptual Papers
  • Systematic Reviews & Meta‑Analyses
  • Case Studies & Practice‑Based Reports
  • Short Communications / Research Notes
  • Policy Briefs
  • Book Reviews (by invitation)

PUBLICATION ETHICS & INTEGRITY

AJHE strictly adheres to:

  • COPE Core Practices
  • Transparent, fair, double‑blind peer review
  • Responsible AI disclosure policies
  • Zero‑tolerance on plagiarism (similarity limit: 20%)

All published materials are openly accessible without restrictions.