Educational Dimension journal editorial activity report (2025)

18-01-2026

Reporting period: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Journal: Educational Dimension

1. Submissions overview

In 2025, Educational Dimension received 68 new manuscript submissions, reflecting stable editorial activity within the reporting year. Over the full operational history, the journal has received 296 submissions (average 45 submissions per year).

Of the manuscripts submitted in 2025:

  • 44 manuscripts were accepted,

  • 31 manuscripts were declined, including:

    • 8 desk rejections, and

    • 23 rejections after peer review.

The editorial team successfully published 26 articles during the year, contributing to a cumulative total of 223 published papers (average 28 publications per year).

2. Acceptance and rejection rates

For the 2025 reporting year:

  • Acceptance rate: 14%

  • Rejection rate: 86%

The rejection structure demonstrates a balanced editorial policy:

  • Desk rejection rate: 29%, ensuring rapid filtering of manuscripts not aligned with the journal’s scope or quality requirements.

  • After-review rejection rate: 57%, reflecting rigorous peer-review standards.

For comparison, the cumulative acceptance rate over the journal’s lifetime stands at 40%, indicating a more selective editorial approach in 2025 relative to the long-term average.

3. Editorial decision timelines

The journal maintained efficient editorial workflows in 2025:

  • Median time to first editorial decision: 7 days, demonstrating prompt initial screening.

  • Average time to acceptance: 198 days, reflecting thorough peer review and revision cycles.

  • Average time to rejection: 143 days, balancing reviewer engagement with timely author feedback.

These indicators confirm the journal’s commitment to both quality assurance and reasonable decision times.

4. Comparative context (2024–2025)

Across the combined 2024–2025 period:

  • 143 submissions were received,

  • 74 manuscripts were accepted,

  • 50 articles were published.

Editorial performance in 2025 remains consistent with the broader two-year trend, while showing increased selectivity and sustained publication output.

5. Summary and outlook

In 2025, the Educational Dimension demonstrated:

  • Stable submission inflow,

  • High editorial selectivity,

  • Rapid initial editorial decisions,

  • Sustained publication activity aligned with international scholarly standards.

The editorial board will continue to focus on:

  • Enhancing manuscript quality,

  • Strengthening peer-review rigour,

  • Optimising review timelines,

  • Increasing the journal’s international visibility and impact.