International Journal of Educational Research and Library & Information Science
ISSN (Online): Applied
The International Journal of Educational Research and Library & Information Science is a distinguished international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal devoted to the advancement of theoretical, empirical and applied research in the interconnected domains of Education and Library & Information Science. Classified under the Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Research category, the journal operates as an International Open Access, peer-reviewed and refereed journal, published on a quarterly basis. IJERLIS serves as a global academic platform that encourages critical inquiry, innovation and scholarly excellence in educational research and information studies. The journal recognizes the evolving role of libraries, information systems and knowledge management in educational development, research dissemination and lifelong learning, and therefore promotes research that bridges educational theory with information science practices. The journal is a multilingual publication and accepts high-quality scholarly manuscripts in English and Hindi. By supporting research communication in both languages, IJERLIS aims to enhance inclusivity, strengthen regional scholarship and provide equitable opportunities for researchers to participate in national and international academic discourse. IJERLIS publishes a wide range of scholarly contributions, including original research articles, review papers, conceptual frameworks, empirical studies, bibliometric and scientometric analyses, case studies, policy analyses and critical reviews. The scope of the journal encompasses, but is not limited to, educational research and pedagogy, curriculum and instruction, educational assessment and evaluation, teacher education, higher education studies, digital and online learning, information literacy, library management, knowledge organization, information retrieval systems, digital libraries, archival studies, information ethics, scholarly communication, research metrics, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in libraries and education. Interdisciplinary research that integrates education with information science, data analytics, digital technologies and knowledge management is particularly encouraged. All manuscripts submitted to IJERLIS undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, conducted by subject experts and members of the international editorial and advisory boards. This process ensures originality, methodological soundness, academic relevance, clarity of presentation and ethical compliance. The journal strictly adheres to the principles and best practices prescribed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), maintaining transparency, fairness, confidentiality and accountability throughout the editorial and publication process. As an open access journal, IJERLIS provides immediate and unrestricted access to all published content without any subscription barriers. This open access model enhances the visibility, accessibility, dissemination and citation potential of published research across international academic databases, institutional repositories and research indexing platforms. The journal caters to an international readership comprising academicians, researchers, librarians, information professionals, educators, policymakers and research scholars. The primary objective of the International Journal of Educational Research and Library & Information Science is to promote high-quality research, facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, support evidence-based educational and information practices, and contribute meaningfully to the global knowledge economy by fostering intellectual exchange across education and library & information science disciplines.