Journal of Research Methodology

About the Journal

Journal of Research Methodology (JRM; e-ISSN 2697-4835) is an open-access journal (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) published twice a year (January–June and July–December) by the Department of Educational Research and Psychology, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University. JRM welcomes research articles, academic articles, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, methodological reviews, methodological tutorials, book/digital media reviews, and other types of manuscript in all subfields of education and related disciplines. The journal prioritizes methodological rigor and relevance to educational research.

Scope
JRM welcomes submissions in areas including, but not limited to:

• Educational research
• Educational research design and methodology
• Research methodology in other fields with implications for education
• Measurement, assessment, and evaluation
• Educational statistics and data sciences in education
• Educational psychology and special education
• Teacher education and curriculum studies
• Educational administration
• Educational technology
• Including other disciplines (e.g., humanities, social sciences, sciences, medicine, nursing, etc.) that present articles focusing on research methodology and propose applications relevant to education.

Peer Review Process
JRM uses different review processes for different types of manuscripts to support quality, transparency, and practical relevance.

• Research articles and academic articles:
  Reviewed through a double-blind peer review process with at least three independent reviewers. Authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Common manuscript types in this category include, but not limited to:
  - Empirical studies using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods
  - Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, scoping reviews, and methodological reviews
  - Theoretical or conceptual papers that propose or extend frameworks relevant to educational research
  - Method-focused empirical studies, e.g. simulation studies, instrument validation, secondary data analysis
  - Policy or practice-oriented research that includes analytical depth and methodological rigor

• Methodological tutorials, book/digital media reviews, invited reviews, and letters:
  These manuscripts are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) and/or members of the editorial board. They are often technical or instructional, intended to improve research practices in education. This editorial review process allows for fast, expert-based, and context-sensitive feedback. Some journals indexed in Scopus also adopt this approach for similar genres. Although this type of review differs from double-blind peer review, the EIC strictly follows editorial ethics and maintains transparency in all decisions. JRM also openly welcomes comments and critiques from readers on manuscripts published in these categories to support scholarly dialogue and ongoing refinement.

Indexing
JRM is indexed by the Thai-Journal Citation Index (TCI) since 2013 and the ASEAN Citation Index (ACI) since 2015. JRM aims to publish high-quality, accessible articles for researchers and practitioners in Thailand and globally.

Submission Fee Policy
Starting in 2025, the Journal of Research Methodology does not charge any submission or publication fees for any type of manuscript. All submissions and publications are completely free of charge.

Language
Thai and English