Studies of Quality Assurance in Education (SQAE)

Studies of Quality Assurance in Education (SQAE) was first published in 2024 under the auspices of the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs (the Turkish Öğretmenlik Eğitim Programları Değerlendirme ve Akreditasyon Derneğı [EPDAD]). The SQAE is published twice a year. Special issues are occasionally published, with announcements of these made in advance. Topics addressed in the special issues are those that support the development of studies focusing on current debates, developments, and needs and expectations, and that are able to guide practice and policy.

The vision of the SQAE is to serve in the formation of a high-quality education system in which all stakeholders are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills. The SQAE publishes scientific studies that can contribute to the improvement of the quality and competence of all stakeholders at all levels of education.

Purpose of the Journal

The SQAE is an international peer-reviewed journal. The journal aims to increase the quality of education worldwide and in Turkiye, the number of scientific studies conducted for this purpose, and their widespread impact.

Focus and Scope

In line with the aforementioned purposes, the SQAE focuses on the following:

• Quality and accreditation in education, especially in higher education,
• Quality and accreditation in teacher training,
• Theories and practices in quality and accreditation,
• Stakeholder views on quality and accreditation,
• Problems and solutions for quality and accreditation.

In addition, studies on the following topics are also within the scope of the SQAE:

• Studies that examine basic problems and practices at all levels of education from a quality perspective and aim to improve them,
• Studies aimed at improving the competencies and professional development of active faculty members, teachers, and other professionals,
• Quality, accreditation, and continuous improvement-oriented, meta-analysis, content analysis, and profile analyses and studies carried out with large research groups or samples,
• Studies aiming to identify and improve the perspectives and suggestions of students receiving education services regarding quality and accreditation,
• Studies targeting the integration of technology into quality and accreditation processes.

Publication Frequency

The SQAE is published twice a year, in June and December. The SQAE may publish occasional special issues. Announcements of special issues are made at least six months in advance. The topics to be addressed in the special issues are determined by the Editorial Board, taking into account current debates and developments, in such a way as to create a dossier topic and guide relevant policies.