About Journal

Research in School and Virtual Learning (Res Sch Virtual Learn) is an open access double-blind peer-reviewed quarterly journal published by Payame Noor University which publish original articles, reviews, and letters pertinent to all related fields of School and Virtual Learning. The journal provides new research achievements, report research developments, and advanced experiences, strengthen academic exchanges, promote cooperation in Educational Science, Practice & Skills and Learning Processes. It was founded in response to the rapid advancements in the field and is dedicated to publishing the highest-quality research studies that report findings on issues of great concern to the profession of Educational Sciences and Learning Processes.

Journal Abbreviation: Res Sch Virtual Learn

Journal Acronym: RSVL

Electronic ISSN: 3060-6497

Editor-in-Chief: Hossein Zare, PhD.


Aims and Scope

The Journal of Research in School and Virtual Learning (Res Sch Virtual Learn), established in 2013, is a double-blind peer-reviewed quarterly journal, owned, managed & published by Payame Noor University. The journal publishes original research articles that lead to the novel knowledge, innovation and understanding of the field of Education and Learning Processes. The major fields of specialization in the journal encompass all related aspects of Education Sciences, Practice, and Skills and also Learning Processes. The journal scope includes but are not restricted to, the following areas:

  • Cognitive Psychology and School Learning
  • New Technologies and School Learning
  • Motivation and Learning
  • Normalization Questionnaires and Tools School Learning
  • Aspects of Ethics, Values and Social Related to School Learning
  • Memory, Forgetfulness and Learning Transfer
  • The Modern Techniques and Methods of Teaching and Learning
  • Independent Learner and Learner-Centered and its Role in Promoting Learning
  • Distance Education, Virtual Learning and E-Learning
  • Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Education And Learning
  • New Methods of Evaluation in School Learning
  • Classroom Management

Journal of Research in School and Virtual Learning is accredited by the Scientific Publications Commission of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. The journal has been ranked as Grade A in the latest evaluation of science, research and technology.

Language

The journal is published in Persian, with abstracts provided in English.

Publication Frequency

The Journal of Research in School and Virtual Learning is published quarterly.

Policies

Copyright and Licensing

Copyright & License Policy

All articles published in Research in School and Virtual Learning (پژوهش در یادگیری آموزشگاهی و مجازی) are open access.

Authors retain the copyright of their work, and the journal does not claim copyright over published articles.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

Under this license, users are permitted to:

  • Read, download, and share articles
  • Copy and redistribute the material in any medium
  • Adapt, transform, and build upon the material
  • Use the content for commercial and non-commercial purposes

Provided that proper attribution is given to the original authors and the journal.

License link:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Peer Review Policy

All manuscripts submitted to Research in School and Virtual Learning (پژوهش در یادگیری آموزشگاهی و مجازی) undergo a rigorous peer review process.

The journal follows a double-blind peer review system, meaning:

  • Authors’ identities are concealed from reviewers
  • Reviewers’ identities are concealed from authors

Review Process:

  1. Initial editorial screening for scope, originality, and adherence to guidelines
  2. If suitable, the manuscript is sent to at least two independent expert reviewers
  3. Evaluation is based on:
    • Originality of research
    • Methodological quality
    • Clarity and structure
    • Scientific contribution
  4. Final decision is made by the editorial board:
    • Accept
    • Minor revision
    • Major revision
    • Reject

The review timeline is managed internally to ensure timely and high-quality publication.

Open Access Statement

Research in School and Virtual Learning (پژوهش در یادگیری آموزشگاهی و مجازی) is a fully open access journal.

All articles are freely available immediately upon publication without subscription or payment barriers.

The journal follows the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI). Therefore, users are allowed to:

  • Read and download articles free of charge
  • Copy and distribute content
  • Use content for educational and research purposes
  • Reuse materials with proper attribution

There are no embargo periods for published content.

 Archiving

The journal is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of its scholarly content.

All published articles are archived and preserved through the journal's digital preservation systems. In addition, authors are permitted to deposit the published version of their articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, and other scholarly archives.

The journal also maintains electronic backups of all published content to ensure continued access and recovery in the event of technical failure or website interruption

 Article Processing Charges (APC)

Payame Noor University is supporting most of the publishing costs of the Journal of Research in School and Virtual Learning. However, to fullfill the remained part of publications fees, the journal ask authors Submission Fees & Article Processing Charge (APC) which could be found here.

Subscription

Journal of Research in School and Virtual Learning is published as an open access electronic journal, so there is no subscription fee for audiences.

Advertisements

According to the Journal of Research in School and Virtual Learning & its publisher & owner, Payame Noor University, we don't accept advertisement in any case.

Publisher

Payame Noor University, Shiraz, Iran.

Sources of Support

Payame Noor University, Shiraz, Iran.

Contact Information

Address: Journal of Research in School and Virtual Learning, 10th Alley, West Saheli Avenue, Payame Noor University, Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran.
Phone: +98 (071) 32253161
E-mails: etl.journal@pnu.ac.ir, etl.journalpnu@gmail.com