The Journal

The STEDA Research Journal of Teacher Education and Contemporary Horizons (STEDA-RJTEACH) is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal committed to advancing research and practice in teacher education, pedagogy, and educational leadership. It serves as a platform for educators, researchers, and policymakers to publish high-quality empirical studies, theoretical analyses, and innovative practices that contribute to educational excellence.

Focus and Scope

STEDA-RJTEACH publishes research articles, review papers, case studies, and book reviews in the areas of:

• Teacher education, training, and professional development
• Pedagogical innovations and curriculum design
• Educational leadership and management
• Policy studies in education
• Comparative and international perspectives on teaching and leadership

Open Access Policy

The journal follows an open-access publishing model, ensuring that all content is freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or paywall barriers. Authors retain the copyright of their work and grant the journal the right of first publication, with articles distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.

Copyright Notice

Authors publishing with STEDA-RJTEACH retain full copyright of their articles. The journal encourages proper citation and acknowledgment of published work.

Sponsorship Disclosure

STEDA-RJTEACH is an independent academic initiative and currently does not charge any publication or processing fees. The journal is sustained by institutional support and voluntary contributions from the academic community.

Journal History

Established in 2025, STEDA-RJTEACH was founded to address the growing need for a specialized platform focusing on teacher education and leadership studies in Sindh, Pakistan, while engaging with international scholarly debates.

Privacy Statement

Names, email addresses, and personal data provided to the journal will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be shared with third parties.

Archiving Policy

To ensure long-term digital preservation, STEDA-RJTEACH is committed to participation in global archiving systems such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, which allow libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for preservation and restoration.

Journal Policy Document

The STEDA Research Journal of Teacher Education and Contemporary Horizons (STEDA-RJTEACH) follows internationally recognized academic and ethical standards to ensure transparency, integrity, and quality in scholarly publishing.

Journal Overview

STEDA-RJTEACH is a double-blind, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing research in teacher education, pedagogy, educational leadership, and policy studies. The journal provides a scholarly platform for researchers, educators, and policymakers at national and international levels.

Frequency & Publication Schedule

• Issue 1 (January–April): Published at the end of April
• Issue 2 (May–August): Published at the end of August
• Issue 3 (September–December): Published at the end of December

Publication Process

STEDA-RJTEACH uses the Open Journal System (OJS) for manuscript submission, peer review, and publication. All authors, reviewers, and editors must be registered on the OJS platform. The journal strictly follows a double-blind peer review mechanism to ensure academic rigor.

Editorial & Institutional Policy

• Editors and Editorial Board members are not allowed to publish in the journal.
• Manuscripts from authors affiliated with STEDA are not eligible for publication.
• A minimum of five (05) articles are published per issue.
• At least 25% of articles per issue aim to include international authorship.

Authorship Policy

Authorship is limited to individuals who have made substantial scholarly contributions to the conception, design, analysis, interpretation, and writing of the manuscript. All authors must approve the final version prior to submission.

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts must be written in clear English and submitted exclusively through the OJS platform. Submissions must follow APA 7th edition referencing style and adhere strictly to the journal’s formatting and structural requirements.

Open Access & Copyright Policy

STEDA-RJTEACH operates under a full open-access model. Authors retain copyright of their published work and grant the journal the right of first publication. All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.

Originality & Plagiarism Policy

The journal follows a zero-tolerance plagiarism policy. Manuscripts are screened using similarity detection software in accordance with HEC plagiarism guidelines. Manuscripts with similarity up to 19% may be considered for review.

Peer Review Policy

Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two subject experts under a double-blind peer review system. Author identities are concealed during the review process to ensure impartial evaluation.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest. If no conflict exists, authors must explicitly state this in their submission. Reviewers are also required to disclose conflicts.

Corrections & Retractions

The journal follows COPE Retraction Guidelines. Corrections, clarifications, or retractions are issued transparently when ethical or scholarly concerns arise.

Research Data Policy

Authors are encouraged to share research data through recognized repositories where legally and ethically permissible and to include a data availability statement.

Ethical Standards

STEDA-RJTEACH strictly adheres to recognized ethical publishing standards. Any form of unethical behavior by authors, reviewers, or editors is addressed promptly.

Privacy Statement

All personal information submitted to the journal is used exclusively for journal operations and is not shared with third parties.

Archiving & Digital Preservation

To ensure long-term accessibility, STEDA-RJTEACH participates in international archiving systems such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS.

Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

• This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
• This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
• All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
• All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
• Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.