About the Journal

The Indian Journal of Higher Education Research (IJHER) is a biannual, peer-reviewed, online, and open-access journal published in June and December. The journal publishes original research in the field of higher education with special reference to India and global higher education systems. It aims to promote academic discussion, support evidence-based educational policy-making, and contribute to the improvement of higher education institutions and practices. The first issue is planned for 2027, and submissions are invited from researchers, academicians, policymakers, administrators, and practitioners from around the world.

The journal welcomes submissions in the form of Research Articles, Review Articles, Policy Analyses, Institutional Case Studies, and Book Reviews. It encourages interdisciplinary and comparative research that contributes to both theoretical and practical understanding of current issues, reforms, and developments in higher education.

Aims and Scope

The Indian Journal of Higher Education Research (IJHER) aims to promote research and discussions on higher education policies, governance, administration, teaching-learning systems, institutional development, and educational reforms. The journal supports quality enhancement, innovation, equity, and evidence-based policy-making in higher education at national and international levels.

The journal welcomes original contributions in the following areas:

Domain Area Description
Higher Education Policy Higher Education Policy Research on higher education systems, policy formulation, reforms, governance frameworks, and implementation challenges.
Governance and Leadership Governance and Leadership Studies on university governance, institutional autonomy, academic leadership, decision-making, and administrative practices.
Teaching and Learning Teaching and Learning Research on teaching practices, learning environments, student engagement, assessment systems, and academic outcomes.
Curriculum and Pedagogy Curriculum and Pedagogy Focus on curriculum design, pedagogical innovation, outcome-based education, interdisciplinary learning, and instructional methods.
Quality Assurance and Accreditation Quality Assurance and Accreditation Studies on institutional quality standards, accreditation frameworks, ranking systems, and quality enhancement mechanisms.
Educational Technology Educational Technology Research on digital learning, online education, educational technologies, artificial intelligence in education, and blended learning systems.
Equity, Access, and Inclusion Equity, Access, and Inclusion Research on inclusive education, gender equity, social justice, accessibility, and participation in higher education.
Research and Innovation Research and Innovation Studies on academic research, innovation ecosystems, research productivity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge creation.
Internationalization of Higher Education Internationalization of Higher Education Research on global partnerships, student and faculty mobility, international collaborations, and transnational education systems.
Institutional Management Institutional Management Focus on institutional planning, financial management, human resource management, strategic development, and organizational effectiveness.