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Journal Open Collection

Journal of Open
Technology Education

JOTE  ·  Open Access  ·  Peer Reviewed  ·  No APC  ·  ISSN (Will be included upon approval of first issue)  ·  CC BY 4.0
✓ Free to Publish No Article Processing Charges — Authors pay nothing to submit or publish in JOTE.
About JOTE Editorial Team Issues Indexing Submission Publication Ethics FAQ
About the Journal

JOTE is a peer-reviewed, open access journal advancing scholarship at the intersection of technology and education. We publish original research, reviews, and case studies on how open technologies transform teaching and learning — freely available worldwide, with no article processing fees.

Scope & Subjects
01Open Educational Resources (OER) & Design
02Technology-Enhanced Learning & Blended Education
03AI & Machine Learning in Education
04Learning Management Systems & EdTech Platforms
05Coding, Computational Thinking & STEM Education
06Digital Pedagogy & Instructional Design
07Open Source Tools in Academic Environments
08Online & Distance Education Quality & Outcomes
09Digital Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion in EdTech
10Assessment Innovation & Learning Analytics
Journal Information
AbbreviationJOTE
ISSNWill be included upon approval of first issue
Access TypeOpen Access
Article Processing ChargeNone (Free)
Review ProcessDouble-blind Peer Review
LanguageEnglish
First Issue2026
PublisherJournal Open Collection
Websitejournal.iiscc.net/JOTE
Contact[email protected]
JOTE is assembling its Editorial Board and warmly invites qualified researchers and academics to join us in the following roles:
International Advisory Board Member
Associate Editor
Reviewer Board Member
Apply to Join JOTE →
High Quality Publication Incentive
Rewarding Research Excellence

Articles published in JOTE before December 31, 2026 that achieve significant Scopus citation milestones are eligible for a cash reward paid to the corresponding author.

* Citations must be verified via Scopus. Reward paid to corresponding author only. One reward per citation tier per article.

$100
5 Scopus Citations
Reach 5 citations by end of the calendar year following your 2026 publication.
$100
15 Scopus Citations
An additional $100 for reaching 15 citations.
$100
50 Scopus Citations
An additional $100 anytime the article reaches 50 Scopus citations.
$100
100 Scopus Citations
An additional $100 anytime the article reaches 100 Scopus citations.
Editorial Team
Editor in Chief
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Amjad Gawanmeh
Professor, University of Dubai, UAE
IEEE Senior Member ACM Member IEEE Education Society Chapter Chair
ORCID Google Scholar Scopus
International Advisory Board Members
ORCID Google Scholar Scopus
Mohammad Alauthman Associate Prof., University of Petra, Jordan
ORCID Google Scholar Scopus
Ahmad T. Al-Hammouri Dakota State University, USA · JUST, Jordan
Associate Editors
ORCID Google Scholar Scopus
Ashraf S. Mashaleh Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan
ORCID Google Scholar Scopus
Kashif Saleem Associate Professor, King Saud University, KSA
Reviewers Board Members
Members to be announced
JOTE is assembling its Editorial Board and warmly invites qualified researchers and academics to join us in the following roles:
International Advisory Board Member
Associate Editor
Reviewer Board Member
Apply to Join JOTE →
Issues
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First Issue — Coming 2026

JOTE will publish its inaugural issue in 2026. We are currently accepting manuscript submissions for Volume 1.
Accepted articles will be published online immediately upon acceptance.

Volume 1 · 2026
Indexing & Abstracting
Crossref DOAJ Google Scholar Scilit Semantic Scholar Index Copernicus Turnitin

* Journal data will be submitted to Scopus upon meeting the required criteria for indexing evaluation.

Author Guidelines & Submission

Manuscripts must be prepared using one of the official JOTE templates and submitted as a PDF. Papers should be a minimum of 4 pages in length. Accepted manuscripts will be copyedited in .doc / .docx format.

Review Process

All submissions undergo an initial assessment by the editor for scope and quality. Papers that pass this assessment are sent to a minimum of two independent reviewers for double-blind peer review. The final decision is made based on the reviewers' feedback.

Download Templates
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Microsoft Word
JOTE Word Template
.docx format — compatible with Microsoft Word and Google Docs
↓ Download .docx
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LaTeX Template
JOTE LaTeX Template
Compatible with Overleaf and Murphy — import the .zip directly into your editor
↓ Download .zip
Submission Preparation Checklist

All items below must be confirmed before submitting. Non-compliant submissions will be returned without review.

Submit Manuscript →
High Quality Publication Incentive
Rewarding Research Excellence

Articles published in JOTE before December 31, 2026 that achieve significant Scopus citation milestones by the end of the following calendar year are eligible for a cash reward paid to the corresponding author.

This initiative reflects our commitment to publishing high-impact, open access research that contributes meaningfully to the field.

* Citations must be verified via Scopus. Reward paid to corresponding author only. One reward per citation tier per article.

$100
5 Scopus Citations
Reach 5 citations by end of the calendar year following your 2026 publication.
$100
15 Scopus Citations
An additional $100 for reaching 15 citations.
$100
50 Scopus Citations
An additional $100 anytime the article reaches 50 Scopus citations.
$100
100 Scopus Citations
An additional $100 anytime the article reaches 100 Scopus citations.
Publication Ethics

JOTE is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. This journal follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) — the international body that sets standards for ethical academic publishing. Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to adhere to these standards throughout the publication process. For full guidelines visit cope.org.

Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are screened for plagiarism prior to review. Manuscripts must be original and must not have been published or submitted elsewhere. Any paper found to contain plagiarized content will be immediately rejected. Accepted papers with a similarity index above 20% will be returned to authors for revision before proceeding to production.

Retraction Policy

Articles may be retracted if serious errors, ethical violations, or plagiarism are discovered after publication. Retracted articles remain on the site with a clear retraction notice and the reason for retraction stated. Authors, readers, or editors may request a retraction by contacting the editor at [email protected].

Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure that submitted work is original, properly cited, and free from fabrication or falsification of data. All co-authors must have contributed meaningfully to the work. Authors must disclose any competing interests. If none exist, please state: "The authors declare no competing interests."

Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a publication fee?
No. JOTE charges no Article Processing Charges (APC) for all submissions until December 31, 2028. Authors pay nothing to submit or publish.
Will my paper be peer reviewed?
Yes. Submissions first go through an admin check for completeness and template compliance, then an Associate Editor (AE) assesses scope and quality. If suitable, the paper is sent to at least 2 peer reviewers. Papers that do not meet scope or quality requirements may be rejected or returned at the AE stage. The final decision is based on reviewer feedback.
How long does the review process take?
Admin check: 1–2 days  ·  AE assessment: ~1 week  ·  Peer review: 3–4 weeks  ·  Final decision: weeks 4–5 from submission.
Can I join the editorial or reviewer team?
The journal is actively seeking experienced researchers with strong profiles to join the editorial team. Visit the Journal Open Group main page for more information.
Who holds the copyright?
Authors retain copyright. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) open access license, allowing free sharing and adaptation with proper attribution.
Is JOTE indexed in Scopus?
Not at this stage. For a journal to be considered for Scopus indexing, it must demonstrate at least 2 years of consistent publications. After meeting this requirement, the journal is submitted to Scopus, which independently evaluates it and makes the final indexing decision. The JOTE editorial team plans to submit to Scopus after completing 2 years of publishing.
Can I share or post my published paper?
Yes. Authors are encouraged to share and post the final published PDF freely — on personal websites, institutional repositories, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, or any platform.
What file format and template should I use?
Manuscripts must follow the official journal template, available on the submission platform. Submissions that do not meet template requirements will be returned during the admin review stage.
What types of papers does JOTE accept?
JOTE accepts original research articles, systematic reviews, empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, and case studies within the journal's scope of open technology and education.
Will my accepted paper be published immediately?
Yes. Accepted articles are published online immediately upon acceptance, ahead of the formal volume and issue compilation.