Special Issue Proposals
Call for Special Issues – Learning Letters
Learning Letters welcomes proposals for Special Issues for the 2026-2027 publication cycle. Special Issues provide an opportunity to advance knowledge by focusing on critical and emerging topics that shape research and practice related to learning.
About Learning Letters
Learning Letters is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes short, high-quality articles presenting novel reviews, methodologies, analyses, and perspectives on trends and developments in the learning sciences. The journal emphasises innovative discoveries and advanced conceptual papers at the intersection of technology, learning sciences, design, psychology, computer science, and AI .
Unlike traditional journals that prioritise long-format articles with extensive literature reviews, Learning Letters focuses on concise (2,500 words) and impactful research or conceptual pieces that are highly relevant to educators, school leaders, and policymakers across all education sectors (i.e. K-12, early childhood, higher education, vocational education, and lifelong learning.
Recent Special Issues have explored topics such as Artificial Intelligence and Educational Assessment, Self-Regulated in the Age of AI, and Complexity in STEM Education.
Proposal Submission Guidelines
Special Issue proposals should be submitted as a Word document and must include:
- Guest Editor Information
- Contact details (email and institution) for all Guest Editors.
- A brief background for each Guest Editor, highlighting expertise related to the proposed theme and any prior editorial experience with Learning Letters or other journals (noting prior editorial experience is not required).
- Thematic Overview (500 words max)
- Significant work in the field: Outline key research, frameworks, or methodologies that have shaped the proposed theme.
- Current gaps: Identify areas where further exploration is needed.
- Relevance to learning: Explain how the theme advances understanding in distinctive, compelling, and innovative ways—whether conceptually, empirically, or methodologically.
- Proposed Timeline
- Proposal abstract deadline: Authors to submit a 200-250 word abstract via email to the special issue Editors by [specific date]
- Full paper submission deadline: Authors to submit their full paper through the Learning Letters website by [specific date]
- Final paper completion: Authors to complete all revisions and finalise their paper by [specific date]
- Special issue publication: Expected publication in [month/year]
- Indicative Contributors
- A list or description of potential scholars or research groups likely to submit papers to the Special Issue.
Evaluation criteria for special issue proposals
Proposals will be assessed based on:
- Alignment with Learning Letters’ aims & scope
- Relevance and innovation of the proposed topic
- Potential to influence the field, educational practice, and future research directions
Submission and Consultation
Special Issue inquiries and proposals can be directed to the Editors-in-Chief:
Once Guest Editors submit an expression of interest for a Special Issue, the Editors-in-Chief will review the proposal on a rolling basis. The decision process typically takes one month, depending on the time of year.
We look forward to receiving your proposals.
