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.
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.