The Journal of Innovation in Academia is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly publication committed to advancing innovation in higher education through interdisciplinary research, reflective inquiry, and transformative academic practices. Published by Star Scholars Press in collaboration with Kathmandu Model College, the Model Institute of Technology (MIT), and the International American University, this journal provides a dynamic platform for scholars, practitioners, and institutional leaders to explore forward-thinking ideas that enhance teaching, learning, and academic leadership—both within Nepal and globally.
Scope of Publications
We welcome high-quality submissions, including original research articles, theoretical essays, case studies, and policy analyses that examine educational transformation across disciplinary and institutional contexts. While rooted in Nepalese academic experiences, the journal’s scope is intentionally international, encouraging comparative insights, global frameworks, and scalable innovations relevant to diverse higher education systems.
Areas of Interest
Educational policy, reform, and institutional governance
Innovative pedagogy, curriculum development, and assessment
Digital learning technologies and online education
Access, equity, and inclusion in national and global settings
Faculty development and academic capacity building
Quality assurance, accreditation, and accountability
Interdisciplinary research collaborations and partnerships
Student development, engagement, and well-being
Globalization and internationalization of higher education
Applied research in science, technology, and vocational education
We invite educators, researchers, and institutional leaders to contribute to this vibrant forum, which supports innovation and excellence in academia, both locally and worldwide.
JINA is published bi-annually.
JINA provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
The articles in JINA are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. This license allows reusers to copy and distribute the material in any medium or format in unadapted form only, for non-commercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.
Individual : Rs. 300 Nepal; $20 Overseas
Institution: Rs. 500 Nepal; $35 Overseas
The Editorial Board/Team determine whether the received manuscript fits the journal’s focus, scope and general framework. Any manuscript out of the journal’s scope is rejected at the desk review. The manuscript which is good but not in the JINA framework is requested to be sent again under the journal’s framework and guidelines. The decision that the manuscript does not fit is provided to the authors along with an explanation and (optionally) a recommendation on alternative publication options. The selected manuscripts that clear the screening are sent to at least two experts for peer review. At least one reviewer is from outside the members listed in the editorial board.
JINA used the double-blind system for peer review. Both reviewers’ and the authors’ identity remain anonymous. The reviewers provide recommendations to the journal editors as to whether the manuscript should be rejected or accepted (with or without revisions). JINA considers the feedback from peer reviewers and makes an informed decision to accept or reject the manuscript.
JINA proves an automated mail to the corresponding author regarding acknowledgement of their paper. Then it takes about one week for the initial decision (editorial decisions whether to send the paper for review). The peer review process lasts three to seven weeks depending upon the reviewers’ time schedules. Authors are provided a maximum of two to three weeks to resubmit their manuscript, by incorporating all the comments provided by the reviewers. Then, respective reviewers are provided with the modified manuscript with a week for final decision. The average time for the article review is 12 weeks (around 3 months) from submission to acceptance. All accepted articles will first be published online and then immediately in the print publication.
JINA is supported by the Research Management Cell of Kathmandu Model College which bears all the costs of publication and distribution of the journal.
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