Journal Governance and Editorial Process
Editorial Governance

The journal operates under a collective editorial decision-making model. Each manuscript undergoes a double-blind peer-review process conducted by at least two independent external reviewers. The final publication decision is made by an independent scholar with relevant expertise, separate from the review process and appointed according to the journal’s editorial policies. This separation of roles prevents any single individual from exerting excessive influence and helps minimize bias. Such a structure ensures fairness, impartiality, and academic integrity.

Roles and Responsibilities
Founding & Managing Editor

Kuo-Zheng Feng, PhD Candidate
National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Responsible for journal operations, submission management, and administrative coordination.

Advisory Board

Comprising experienced educators and practitioners, the Advisory Board provides guidance on the journal’s scope, relevance, and engagement with educational practice. Members include:

  • Professor Emerita Chun-Lin Lo – Providence University, Taiwan
  • Assistant Professor Yu-Fen Lee – Tatung University, Taiwan
  • Senior Secondary School Teacher Chuan-Rong Feng – Taiwan (30 years teaching experience)

Note: The journal currently does not have a permanent Editorial Board or Editor-in-Chief. Editorial decisions are made on a case-by-case basis using the independent and transparent process described above.

Peer Review and Editorial Decision Process
  • Upon submission, manuscripts are first screened by the Managing Editor to ensure they meet the journal's scope, formatting, and ethical requirements.
  • All eligible manuscripts are then sent to at least two independent external reviewers for double-blind peer review.
  • Reviewers' identities remain confidential, and any inadvertent disclosure is managed by the editorial team to maintain the integrity of the process.
  • Following peer review, an independent scholar with relevant expertise evaluates the reviewers' reports and makes the final publication decision. Additional expert consultation may be sought if necessary.
  • Authors are notified promptly at each stage of the review process.

Principle:

  • The separation of review and decision-making safeguards fairness, minimizes bias, and upholds academic integrity.