1.1. Guiding Principles and Core Mission

The Asian Journal of Educational Sciences (AJES) is a specialized scholarly journal developed and operated by Dong Thap University. With the guiding principle of establishing a reputable, transparent, and internationally oriented academic platform, AJES is committed to publishing high-quality scientific research that undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer review process.

The core mission of the journal is to promote the advancement of educational sciences through the dissemination of innovative findings, advanced models, and practical solutions. AJES particularly prioritizes articles that demonstrate originality, provide substantial theoretical contributions, or offer strong empirical evidence capable of addressing pressing issues in contemporary educational practice.

The journal also aims to serve as a knowledge bridge between Vietnamese scholars and the international academic community, gradually strengthening its academic reputation and moving toward inclusion in globally recognized indexing systems such as Scopus and Web of Science.

1.2. Target Audience and Contributors

AJES is designed to serve a broad academic and professional community, including but not limited to:

• Researchers and scholars: Individuals seeking an academic platform to publish original research, share empirical data, and engage in scholarly discussions on contemporary educational trends.
• Educational administrators and policymakers: Professionals who require evidence-based references for designing strategies, formulating policies, and managing educational systems at various levels.
• Lecturers and teachers: Practitioners who wish to update innovative pedagogical approaches, integrate educational technologies, and enhance their professional competencies.
• Graduate students and university students: Emerging researchers who are engaging with international research standards and seeking reliable academic sources to support their theses and dissertations.

1.3. Specialized Publication Scope

Positioned as a journal with a regional Asian orientation, AJES focuses on addressing educational issues particularly relevant to Asian countries within the context of globalization. The journal’s publication scope is structured around three key pillars:

First, Educational Sciences

This pillar welcomes foundational and interdisciplinary research that explores complex educational phenomena. Key topics include:

Philosophy of Education and History of Education: Analyses of traditional and modern educational philosophies, and the cultural intersections between Eastern and Western educational thought.

Educational Psychology: Studies on cognitive processes, learning motivation, student mental health, and psychological barriers within educational environments.

• Early Childhood Education and Special Education: Research on early intervention strategies, inclusive education, and the design of safe and holistic learning environments for children, including those with special educational needs.
• Higher Education and Vocational Education: Analyses of internationalization trends in education, quality assurance mechanisms, and the alignment between educational training and labor market demands.

Second, Didactics and Teaching Methodologies

AJES places strong emphasis on micro-level research that directly influences classroom practices and student learning outcomes. Relevant topics include:

• Innovative Teaching Approaches: Empirical studies on active learning strategies such as Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Flipped Classroom models.
• Educational Technology (EdTech): Evaluations of the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR), e-learning systems, and digital instructional design.
• STEM/STEAM Education: Integrated models combining science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Educational Assessment and Evaluation: Innovations in formative assessment, summative assessment, and the development of reliable measurement instruments for evaluating student competencies.

Third, Educational Management and Leadership

In the context of rapid transformation within educational systems, effective management and leadership are crucial for sustainable development. The journal is particularly interested in studies related to:

• Educational Policy: Analysis, critique, and forecasting of national and regional education policies.
• University Governance and Educational Autonomy: In-depth research on university council models, leadership competencies, financial mechanisms, and strategies to enhance the competitiveness of higher education institutions, particularly as both public and private universities expand institutional autonomy.
• Teacher Professional Development: Studies on school culture development, continuous professional training, and instructional leadership capacities among school administrators.
• Digital Transformation in Educational Management: Development of smart schools, applications of Big Data in educational quality management, and the optimization of administrative processes.

The Asian Journal of Educational Sciences warmly welcomes the intellectual contributions of scholars and researchers. These contributions form the foundation for AJES to fulfill its mission of knowledge creation and dissemination, thereby contributing to the advancement of educational sciences in Vietnam in particular and Asia more broadly.