International Women Online Journal of Distance Education - intWOJDE
TURKEY

About the Journal

intWOJDE is a biannual, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access international e-journal published in April and October since 2019. It focuses on distance education, open learning, and especially the participation and leadership of women in these fields. The journal serves as a platform for the dissemination of theory, research, and practical strategies that address the needs and challenges of global learners and educators.

Aims and Scope

intWOJDE aims to promote gender equity, innovative educational strategies, and research dissemination in open and distance learning contexts. The journal is open to empirical studies, case reports, theoretical papers, and reviews that explore educational technologies, instructional design, policy analysis, and women’s professional development in distance education.

Types of Contributions

intWOJDE welcomes original research articles, case studies, literature reviews, book reviews, conference reports, editorials, interviews, and letters to the editor. Submissions must be in English and should follow the journal’s submission guidelines.

Open Access Policy

intWOJDE provides immediate open access to its content, believing that free availability supports wider dissemination of knowledge. Authors are encouraged to share their published articles on institutional repositories or personal websites, provided that the original publication in intWOJDE is properly cited.

Open Access License

All articles published in intWOJDE are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits users to copy, distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially, as long as proper credit is given to the original author(s) and the journal. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication.

Ownership and Management

intWOJDE is an independent, peer-reviewed journal with no institutional ownership. It is managed by its editorial board and operates autonomously in accordance with international publishing standards. The Editor-in-Chief is affiliated with Anadolu University, Turkey.

Publication Charges

intWOJDE does not charge any article processing or submission fees. Publishing in this journal is free of charge for authors.

Digital Preservation Policy

To ensure long-term preservation and access, all published articles in intWOJDE are archived on the journal’s official website and additionally backed up via secure Google Drive storage. The editorial board maintains a full offline archive and takes necessary precautions to prevent data loss. The journal also plans to integrate with established digital preservation systems such as PKP PN or LOCKSS in the future.

Indexing and Visibility

intWOJDE is currently indexed in several international academic databases including ACER, Arastirmax, Erih Plus, Open Academic Journals Index (OAJI), SHERPA RoMEO, DRJI, and WorldCat. The journal has initiated the application and update processes for inclusion in DOAJ and Index Copernicus, which are currently ongoing.

Editorial and Peer Review Policies

All submitted manuscripts undergo a multi-stage evaluation process. First, the Editorial Board conducts an initial review to assess the manuscript's relevance, originality, and adherence to submission guidelines. Manuscripts passing this stage are then sent for a double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editorial team makes a decision: accept, revise, or reject. The average time for preliminary assessment is 21 days, peer review 90 days, and final publication 180 days. Additional reviews may be requested in specific cases (e.g., methodology or statistical analysis).

Plagiarism and Ethics Policy

intWOJDE maintains strict policies to prevent plagiarism and unethical publishing practices. All submissions are checked with plagiarism detection software (e.g., iThenticate). Authors must ensure originality, proper citation of sources, and disclose any conflicts of interest. Any detected breach may result in rejection or retraction.

Mission Statement:
"It's Never Too Late, Read intWOJDE… Now and Please Inform Your Colleagues"

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