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About the Journal

Journal of Innovations in Education & Human Development: Research and Practice is a peer-reviewed, open-access, online journal published annually by Lamar University. The journal seeks to publish high-quality research and practice-oriented articles that contribute to the fields of education, leadership, and human development. 

Scope of the Journal

The journal focuses on a wide range of topics including but not limited to:

  • Educational Leadership and Policy
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Learning Technologies and Digital Pedagogy
  • Human Development and Counseling
  • Special Education and Inclusive Pedagogy
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development
  • Kinesiology and Physical Education
  • Health Promotion and Wellness
  • Community and Public Health Initiatives
  • Sport Psychology and Athletic Development

We welcome submissions from:

  • Faculty and researchers in education and related fields
  • Graduate students (with faculty co-authorship encouraged)
  • Education professionals and practitioners
  • Interdisciplinary scholars with research relevant to education and human development

Contact Information

For inquiries or submissions, contact:

Editorial Office

Journal of Innovations in Education & Human Development: Research and Practice

Lamar University - College of Education and Human Development

Email: dept_jiehd@lamar.edu

Link for Submissions: Submit

 

Current Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Leading Innovation Through Research and Practice: Perspectives on Educational Leadership, Learning, and Human Development
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The Journal of Innovations in Education & Human Development: Research and Practice (JIEHD) is founded on the belief that rigorous scholarship has the power to inform practice, influence policy, and inspire meaningful change across educational and human development contexts. As a peer-reviewed, open-access journal, JIEHD is committed to disseminating high-quality, interdisciplinary research that advances knowledge, fosters innovation, and promotes evidence-based solutions to contemporary challenges facing educators, leaders, researchers, and practitioners. The journal serves as a scholarly forum for original research, theoretical and conceptual contributions, innovative practices, literature reviews, and case studies that bridge the gap between research and professional practice.

This inaugural Special Editorial Issue marks an important milestone in the establishment of JIEHD and reflects the journal's commitment to scholarly excellence. To commemorate the launch of the journal, members of the Editorial Board and Advisory Board were invited to contribute manuscripts representing their areas of expertise and current scholarly work. These invited contributions establish the intellectual foundation of the journal while demonstrating the breadth, quality, and interdisciplinary nature of scholarship that JIEHD seeks to promote. Collectively, the manuscripts exemplify the collaborative leadership and academic rigor that will continue to shape the journal's identity and future direction.

Published: 2026-07-31

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