Aims and Scope

The International Journal of Educational Administration and Leadership: Theory and Practice (IJEDAL) is an international, peer reviewed, interdisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing original research, theoretical contributions, and scholarly reviews in the fields of educational administration, leadership, and policy studies.

The journal provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, school leaders, supervisors, teacher educators, and other education professionals to disseminate innovative research and advance knowledge related to educational organizations and leadership practices across diverse educational contexts.

IJEDAL welcomes high quality qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies that contribute to the understanding and improvement of educational systems, institutions, leadership practices, and policy development in early childhood, primary, secondary, vocational, and higher education settings.

Areas of Interest

The journal publishes manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Educational Administration and Management
  • Educational Leadership
  • Educational Policy and Governance
  • Educational Planning and Development
  • School Leadership and Improvement
  • Educational Supervision and Inspection
  • Organizational Behavior in Education
  • Educational Change and Reform
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development
  • Higher Education Administration
  • Educational Assessment and Evaluation
  • Curriculum Leadership and Development
  • Educational Philosophy
  • History of Education
  • Strategic Management in Education
  • Human Resource Management in Educational Organizations
  • Educational Accountability and Quality Assurance
  • Comparative and International Education Leadership

IJEDAL aims to promote evidence based practices, critical reflection, and innovative approaches that enhance educational leadership and organizational effectiveness worldwide.