About the Journal

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Journal of Intelligent Learning Research

Bridging AI and the Learning Sciences

Diamond Open Access Double-Blind Peer Review Quarterly
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Journal of Intelligent Learning Research (JILR) is a peer‑reviewed, diamond open access journal published by StarNexus Science Press (Hong Kong). The journal focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, learning sciences, and educational technology, aiming to bridge cutting‑edge AI technologies with educational practice and promote evidence‑based innovation in teaching and learning.

Focus and Scope

Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Learning Analytics & Educational Data Mining
Adaptive & Personalized Learning
AI‑Assisted Assessment & Feedback
Natural Language Processing for Education
Learning Design & Technology‑Enhanced Learning
Knowledge Tracing & Learner Modeling
Affective Computing in Education
VR/AR in Education
Ethics, Fairness & Explainability of AI in Education

Open Access Policy

JILR is a Diamond Open Access journal:

  • Free for authors — no article processing charges (APC), submission fees, or page charges.
  • Free for readers — all articles are immediately available online without subscription or registration.
  • Publication costs are supported by StarNexus Science Press (Hong Kong).

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

Kaiquan Chen
Kaiquan Chen
Editor-in-Chief | Ocean University of China · Professor & Director of Advanced Learning Laboratory
Council Member of CAET Information Technology Education Committee; Council Member of LSRA, China Association of Higher Education; Director of Digital Intelligence Education Research Institute

Research Interests: Educational Informatization, Learning Sciences, Teacher Professional Development, Intelligent Education. Author of Artificial Intelligence in Education: Theories and Methods (Science Press, 2022) and Reconstructing Research Organizations Based on the E-SCIENCE Paradigm (China Social Sciences Press, 2020); 60+ academic papers.

Copyright

Authors retain copyright of their work. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This permits unrestricted sharing, copying, distribution, and adaptation in any medium, provided the original author is properly cited.

Peer Review Process

JILR operates a double‑blind peer review process. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. The initial review typically takes 2–4 weeks, and the editor makes a decision once sufficient feedback is received.

Publication Ethics

JILR follows the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. All submissions are screened for academic misconduct. Any detected cases of plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate publication will result in immediate rejection and notification of the author's institution.

Digital Preservation

All content published in JILR is digitally preserved through the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archival systems, ensuring long‑term access even in the event of system failure.

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

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