Assessment and Research in Educational Sciences

The journal "assessment and Research in educational sciences" is committed to upholding publication ethics and the standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) throughout the publication process. Authors are required to submit original, unpublished work, cite sources accurately, avoid plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification of data, disclose conflicts of interest, and obtain informed consent from participants. Reviewers are required to conduct confidential, impartial, and scientifically grounded reviews, declare conflicts of interest, and refrain from using manuscript content prior to publication. Editors and the editorial board are required to make decisions based on scientific validity, originality, and topical relevance, declare and recuse themselves in cases of conflict of interest, maintain confidentiality, and take action upon verification of ethical misconduct.

The journal "assessment and Research in educationalsciences" uses a double-blind peer review model, in which the identities of authors and reviewers remain unknown to each other. Upon receipt and initial screening by the subject editor, manuscripts that align with the journal's subject areas and comply with the required structure are sent to at least two expert reviewers. Evaluation criteria include originality and novelty, topical relevance, methodological rigor, analytical accuracy, structural coherence, quality of references, and adherence to scholarly writing standards. Reviewers are required to submit their comments within the specified timeframe (maximum 3–4 weeks). All review stages are confidential, and manuscript content is not disclosed to third parties without the author's permission. Reviewers and editors must declare any personal, organizational, or financial relationship with the authors or the subject matter and recuse themselves from review. The final decision on acceptance, revision, or rejection rests with the Editor-in-Chief, and reviewers' comments are advisory in nature.

The journal "assessment and Research in educationalsciences" is an Open Access publication. All published articles are immediately and freely accessible, downloadable, and usable by the public without restriction. Articles are published under a Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC 4.0), meaning that use, distribution, and reuse are permitted with proper attribution to the original source and for non-commercial purposes. The article processing charge is 800,000 Tomans, of which 300,000 Tomans is payable for the review process and 500,000 Tomans upon final acceptance. All articles are archived on the journal's website and are retrievable through national and international indexing databases.

In the journal "assessment and Research in educationalsciences" intellectual property and copyright of published articles remain with the authors. Authors retain the right to use their article in subsequent works, present it at conferences, publish it in books or theses, and deposit it in their institutional repositories, provided the original source is cited. The journal holds the right to publish, distribute, index, and archive the article in print and electronic formats. Use of articles for scholarly, educational, and non-commercial purposes is permitted with full attribution. Commercial use without written permission from the journal and the authors is not permitted. Authors are required to complete and sign the copyright and originality agreement form prior to publication.

The journal "assessment and Research in educationalsciences" permits the use of AI tools in manuscript preparation, subject to the principles of transparency, originality, and accountability. Authors are required to clearly disclose in the "Declarations" or "Methods" section the type of AI tool used, its version, its application, and the extent of its use. Full responsibility for scientific accuracy, originality of content, accuracy of citations, data confidentiality, and ethical compliance rests with the human authors. AI cannot be recognized as an author. The use of AI for data fabrication, generation of non-original content, copyright infringement, or disclosure of confidential participant information is prohibited. Reviewers and editors who use AI tools for manuscript evaluation are likewise required to maintain confidentiality and disclose such use.

The journal "assessment and Research in educationalsciences" is committed to preserving the accuracy and integrity of the published scholarly record. If a minor error is identified that does not affect the overall conclusions of the article, a correction specifying the changes is published and linked to the original article. If a serious concern regarding the accuracy or originality of an article arises but has not yet been proven, an expression of concern is published to inform readers. If misconduct such as plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data, duplicate publication, or a fundamental error is proven, the article is retracted and a public retraction notice stating the reason is issued. The original article is not removed but remains in the archive labeled as "Retracted." All corrective actions are updated and announced through the journal's website, indexing databases, and the article's metadata (DOI). Authors may submit a documented request for correction or retraction of their article to the Editor-in-Chief. The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the editorial board.

An original research article is a complete, documented report of an innovative empirical or theoretical study addressing a novel question in education, measurement, or assessment. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and grounded in valid data or coherent theoretical argumentation.

Required Structure:

· Title: Clear, concise, reflecting variables and study population
· Abstract: 200–250 words (structured: objective, method, results, conclusion)
· Keywords: 4–6 terms
· Introduction: Problem statement, literature review, research gap, study objective
· Methods: Design, population, sample, instruments, validity and reliability, data analysis
· Results: Systematic presentation with standard tables and figures
· Discussion and Conclusion: Interpretation, comparison with literature, limitations, suggestions
· Declarations: Conflicts of interest, funding, ethical considerations, author contributions
· References: APA Style (7th edition)

Length: Maximum 7,000 words (excluding references and abstract)

A review article provides a critical, systematic synthesis of existing evidence on a specific issue in education. It must go beyond mere description and offer integrated analysis, critique, and synthesis of the evidence.

Required Structure:

· Title: Reflecting topic, review type, and field of study
· Abstract: 200–250 words (objective, review method, main findings, conclusion)
· Keywords: 4–6 terms
· Introduction: Rationale, review questions, and objective
· Methods: Review type (systematic, structured, or narrative), databases, keywords, inclusion/exclusion criteria, selection process, quality appraisal
· Results: Synthesis and categorization of evidence with analytical tables
· Discussion: Critical interpretation, gaps, limitations, future directions
· Conclusion: Summary and theoretical/practical implications
· Declarations and References: APA Style (7th edition)

Length: Maximum 8,000 words

A methodological article introduces, critiques, compares, or develops qualitative, mixed, and innovative research methods in education. Manuscripts must demonstrate coherent methodological argumentation, documented theoretical foundations, and clear practical application.

Required Structure:

· Title: Reflecting method, approach, and field of application
· Abstract: 200–250 words (objective, methodological approach, innovation, implications)
· Keywords: 4–6 terms
· Introduction: Rationale for introducing or critiquing the method, theoretical context
· Theoretical and Methodological Foundations: Method background, philosophical and paradigmatic foundations
· Method Introduction/Critique: Detailed description of procedures, tools, quality criteria
· Application in Education: Practical examples and use cases
· Advantages and Limitations: Critical analysis of strengths and weaknesses
· Conclusion and Suggestions: Summary and future directions
· Declarations and References: APA Style (7th edition)

Length: Maximum 7,000 words

A short report presents a concise, focused account of an important or innovative research finding that, due to length constraints, is not presented as a full article. This format is suitable for preliminary findings, single-case data, or focused results from one part of a larger study.

Required Structure:

· Title: Concise and clear
· Abstract: Maximum 150 words (unstructured or brief structured)
· Keywords: 3–5 terms
· Introduction: Brief problem statement and objective (maximum 500 words)
· Methods: Essential and concise methodological description
· Results: Presentation of the primary finding
· Discussion and Conclusion: Brief interpretation and main implications
· Declarations and References: APA Style (7th edition)

Length: Maximum 3,000 words
Tables and Figures: Maximum 3