The Journal of Applied Educational Research and Evaluation (JAERE) is an open-access scholarly journal dedicated to publishing original scholarly work that advances educational research, theory, policy, and practice.

Published by the College of Education at Northern Illinois University, JAERE serves as a venue for rigorous empirical, theoretical, methodological, and applied scholarship that addresses issues in education.

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Manuscripts are evaluated on the basis of originality and significance, methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, relevance to educational research and practice, and clarity and quality of writing.

Publication Model

JAERE publishes original scholarly work on a rolling basis within issues. Authors must certify that submitted manuscripts are original works, have not been previously published, and are not under consideration elsewhere. Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication.

Open Access Policy

JAERE is committed to the broad dissemination of educational scholarship. All articles are published online and made freely accessible through Northern Illinois University's institutional repository, Huskie Commons. Published articles are distributed under a Creative Commons license that allows authors to retain copyright while promoting accessibility and scholarly impact.

Commitment to Research Integrity

JAERE adheres to high standards of academic quality, ethical publishing practices, transparency, and research integrity. The editorial team is committed to maintaining a fair, timely, and transparent review process that supports the dissemination of high-quality educational scholarship.