International Journal of Social, Psychological and Educational Studies (IJSPES)
Advancing interdisciplinary knowledge in social sciences, psychology, education and human development.
The International Journal of Social, Psychological and Educational Studies (IJSPES) is an international, peer-reviewed, Open Access scholarly journal published by IMCRA – International Meetings and Conferences Research Association (Azerbaijan). Established to promote scientific excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, the journal provides an international platform for the publication of original, high-quality research in the fields of social sciences, psychology, education, human development, and related interdisciplinary disciplines.
IJSPES is committed to advancing academic knowledge by disseminating innovative theoretical, empirical, and methodological research that addresses contemporary challenges affecting individuals, communities, educational systems, and society. The journal encourages interdisciplinary and cross-cultural studies that contribute to evidence-based policy, educational innovation, psychological well-being, and sustainable social development.
The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, systematic reviews, theoretical papers, methodological studies, case studies, and interdisciplinary research that demonstrate scientific originality, methodological rigor, and practical relevance.
Editorial Information
Editorial and Ethical Standards
Peer Review
All manuscripts submitted to IJSPES undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Each submission is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area.
Editorial decisions are based exclusively on scientific originality, methodological quality, ethical compliance, significance of findings, and the overall contribution of the manuscript to international scholarship. The journal is committed to ensuring a fair, transparent, objective, and confidential review process.
Publication Ethics
IJSPES adheres to the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing and follows the ethical standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold the highest standards of research integrity, including originality, responsible authorship, accurate citation, transparency in research reporting, confidentiality during peer review, and the avoidance of plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate publication, and conflicts of interest.
Research Ethics
Research involving human participants must comply with internationally accepted ethical principles and applicable institutional regulations. Where appropriate, authors must confirm that informed consent was obtained from participants and that ethical approval was granted by the relevant ethics committee or institutional review board.
Studies involving human participants should be conducted in accordance with the World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki.
Conflict of Interest
Authors are required to disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the conduct or interpretation of their research. Where no competing interests exist, authors should include the following statement:
Editors and reviewers are likewise expected to declare any potential conflicts that could compromise the impartiality of the editorial or peer-review process.
Manuscript Submission
Submit Your Research to IJSPES
All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system. Authors are required to register an account, complete the electronic submission process, and upload all required files in accordance with the journal’s Author Guidelines. Each submission undergoes an initial editorial assessment before being sent for external double-blind peer review.
Publisher
International Meetings and Conferences Research Association (IMCRA) is an independent international academic publishing organization dedicated to promoting scientific research, scholarly communication, Open Access publishing, and global academic cooperation. IMCRA publishes peer-reviewed scientific journals, conference proceedings, and academic books while fostering collaboration among researchers, universities, and research institutions worldwide. The Association is committed to maintaining the highest standards of editorial quality, publication ethics, transparency, and academic integrity.