About the Journal

Psychology of Education and Learning Sciences (PELS) is a premier peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cognitive science, educational psychology, and learning technologies.

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Aims

Psychology of Education and Learning Sciences (PELS) is a premier peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cognitive science, educational psychology, and learning technologies. Our primary aim is to publish high-quality, original research that bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, fostering a deeper understanding of how people learn and how educational environments can be optimized. We seek to be a leading platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners worldwide to disseminate knowledge that informs evidence-based practices, drives innovation in teaching and learning, and ultimately enhances educational outcomes across diverse contexts and the lifespan.

Scopes

The journal welcomes a wide range of scholarly work, including empirical studies (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods), comprehensive literature reviews, theoretical papers, and methodological contributions. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Cognitive Science and Learning Processes: Memory and Knowledge Representation, etacognition and Self-Regulated Learning, Motivation and Affect in Learning, Higher-Order Thinking Skills, Cognitive Development Across the Lifespan

Educational Psychology and Instructional Design: Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies, Individual Differences in Learning, Assessment and Feedback, Social and Cultural Contexts of Learning, Learning in Specific Domains

Learning Technologies and Digital Environments: Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL), Online and Blended Learning, Adaptive and Personalized Learning, Emerging Technologies in Education, Digital Equity and Ethics

Interdisciplinary and Applied Research: Translational Research, Research in Authentic Settings, Methodological Innovations, Policy and Practice Implications

Article Processing Charges

As an open-access journal, all articles published in Psychology of Education and Learning Sciences are accessible electronically from the journal website without the need for subscription fees or other forms of payment from the readers. An Article Processing Charge (APC) is applicable to papers accepted after peer review. The APC is intended to cover the underlying costs of article processing, such as peer-review, copy-editing, typesetting, publishing, content depositing and archiving processes.
There are no charges for rejected articles, no submission charges, and no surcharges based on the length of an article, figures or supplementary data. Some items (Editorials, Corrections, Addendums, Retractions, Comments, etc.) are published free of charge.

Journal Title	APC(USD)
Psychology of Education and Learning Sciences	$400