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West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning

Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Β· Nigeria

ISSN2276-6472eISSN2786-9717
βœ“ DOAJβœ“ Open Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
β—† DOAJ-listed52
Total52
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Aims & Scope

About the Journal The West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning (WAJOFEL) is a practitioner's journal of the Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL) published twice a year. Focus and Scope WAJOFEL accepts manuscripts in English from all disciplines which emphasize open and distance learning, e-learning, distributed learning, and asynchronous learning. It also accepts those whose research results have significance for open and flexible learning in the aspects of policy development, best practices and administration. Manuscripts should meet the general criteria of academic excellence and should not have been previously published nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Manuscripts may be submitted at any time for publication consideration. All submissions are subject to the peer-review policy provided herein. Article Types The following types of manuscripts may be submitted for consideration: Research articles : In-depth explorations of original studies, presenting new findings and analysis, with experimental procedures given in sufficient detail for others to verify the work. Review articles : Comprehensive evaluations of existing literature, summarizing and synthesizing multiple studies to provide an overview of the state of knowledge in the journal’s area of focus. Technical Reports, Case Studies, and Invited Commentaries : Concise reports detailing technical information, detailed case examinations, or expert insights to address specific subjects within the journal's scope. Book Reviews : Short critiques assessing the content, relevance, and significance of recently published books within the context of the journal's focus. Submission Guidelines Submission of manuscripts is via this website . For further details, see the information for authors . Peer-Review Process All manuscripts received undergo a double-blind review process. Manuscripts are passed through a desk review process for clearance in hou

General Information

Country / RegionNigeria
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Publishedβ€”
Frequencytwice a year
StatusActive
Total Publicationsβ€”
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Submission Info

APC Cost$60Below median
Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Timeβ€”
Acceptance Rateβ€”
OA LicenseCC BY-SA
OA Rateβ€”

Ethics & Quality

COPE Memberβœ— No
OASPA Memberβœ— No
Not on Predatory Listsβœ“ Yes
Plagiarism Detectionβœ“ Yes
πŸ“¦ Long-term Preservation
PKP Preservation NetworkNational Library of Nigeria

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 Β· 92%
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Do you know the journal / publisher?
Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
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Does the journal have a website?
βœ“ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2276-6472 / 2786-9717
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Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
$60
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
βœ“ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
PKP Preservation Network, National Library of Nigeria
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English

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

Frequently asked questions about West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning

Is West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 52/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee β€” always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning?

West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

Is West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning?

About the Journal The West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning (WAJOFEL) is a practitioner's journal of the Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL) published twice a year. Focus and Scope WAJOFEL accepts manuscripts in English from all disciplines which emphasize open and distance learning, e-learning, distributed learning, and asynchronous learning. It also accepts those whose research results have significance for open and flexible learning in the aspects of policy development, best practices and administration. Manuscripts should meet the

How much does it cost to publish in West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning?

West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning charges an article processing charge (APC) of about $60 for open-access publication.

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