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International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Georgia Southern University · United States

eISSN1931-4744
✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
Removed from DOAJ (2017-07-18). DOAJ's stated reason: Journal not adhering to Best practice. A removal from the Directory of Open Access Journals is a quality/transparency signal — it can mean the journal became inactive or failed DOAJ's re-review criteria. This is not proof of predatory practice, but verify the journal's current status and policies before submitting. Check on DOAJ ↗

Aims & Scope

The International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (IJ-SoTL) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the dissemination of research and best practices in the scholarship of teaching and learning. IJ-SoTL publishes articles that explore innovative pedagogical approaches, faculty development, curriculum design, assessment strategies, and other aspects of teaching and learning in higher education. The journal aims to foster a community of scholars committed to enhancing student learning and engagement through rigorous inquiry and reflective practice.

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published—
StatusActive
Total Publications—
Publisher OrgGeorgia Southern University
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
OA LicenseCC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

8/11 · 73%
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Do you know the journal / publisher?
Georgia Southern University
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1931-4744
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Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

A twelfth criterion — whether APC fees are clearly disclosed — is not scored here; it is left out of the total rather than counted as a failure. Publication charges appear in the metrics card above.

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Evaluation of Teaching PracticesReflective Practices in EducationOnline and Blended LearningInnovative Teaching and Learning MethodsHigher Education Practises and EngagementEducation and Critical Thinking DevelopmentInnovative Teaching MethodsCommunication in Education and HealthcareTeacher Education and Leadership StudiesStudent Assessment and Feedback

Frequently asked questions about International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Is International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning a predatory journal?

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning was withdrawn from the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) — DOAJ's stated reason: "Journal not adhering to Best practice" (2017-07-18). Withdrawal is not a predatory verdict, but it is a material editorial signal; it remains indexed in DOAJ. Verify the journal's current status on DOAJ and its official site before submitting.

What is the impact factor of International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning?

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

Is International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning?

The International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (IJ-SoTL) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the dissemination of research and best practices in the scholarship of teaching and learning. IJ-SoTL publishes articles that explore innovative pedagogical approaches, faculty development, curriculum design, assessment strategies, and other aspects of teaching and learning in higher education. The journal aims to foster a community of scholars committed to enhancing student learning and engagement through rigorous inquiry and reflective practice.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref