About the Journal

The journal “Education Reform: Education Content Research and Implementation Problems” (ERCS) is an open access journal that is published twice a year both in print form and electronically. The online version is free to access and download at the website: https://journals.rta.lv/index.php/ER/

The aim of the journal is to promote the development, excellence and dissemination of scientific researches, ensuring free access to research information online without financial, legal or technical barriers.

The journal publishes papers related to general education, its implementation, and achievement of excellence.

Topics:

  • implementation of innovation programmes;
  • teacher education for work in general education;
  • education of special groups;
  • solution of social problems in school;
  • applied linguistics or language education;
  • educational and information technology;
  • promotion of health and students’ well-being;
  • sports in general education;
  • educational theory;
  • research and methodologies.

How are papers assessed?

Papers (including those in special issues) are subject to a peer review process, using an international panel of researchers who are expert in relevant fields. Referees are asked to judge the quality of research and also the relevance and accessibility of a paper for an international audience.

This journal operates a double blind review process. All contributions will be initially assessed by the editor for suitability for the journal. Papers deemed suitable are then typically sent to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers to assess the scientific quality of the paper. The Editor is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles. The Editor's decision is final.

The authors are concealed from the reviewers, and vice versa.

The reviewing process lasts 2-3 weeks.

Ethical guidelines

Work must be undertaken in an ethical manner. Research must have been undertaken in accordance with journals guidelines on ethical research.

Indexing

Open Access Policy

The journal allows authors to retain their copyright. The author has full control over the paper (e.g. retains the right to reuse, distribute, republish etc.). It is necessary to make a reference to this journal.