International Journal of Excellent Leadership (IJEL) is an open access publication affiliated to ELA Publishing. IJEL is an international double-blind, peer-reviewed journal which publishes original research studies and conceptual articles on excellent leadership practices and policy implementations from all over the world. IJEL adheres strictly to double blind peer review process to maintain the publication standards and practices.  The journal aims to cater to the needs of the researchers, scholars, academicians and schools that interest educational study, leadership education. IJEL is to promote continuous improvement for everybody  and schools through excellent leadership practices and a systemic collaborative approach. The IJEL seeks articles on timely and critical issues from educators and researchers in all educational settings, including K-12 public and private schools, higher education and governmental institutions. After the rigorous peer review process, IJEL publishes manuscripts that include original primary research that can be quantitative, qualitative studies, mixed method empirical analyses, literature reviews, or new conceptualizations of educational policies and leadership practices. Published semiannually, the IJEL is designed to establish a global network among scholars, policymakers and educational leaders to improve schools and student achievement through excellent leadership practices.

Publisher Information

International Journal of Excellent Leadership (IJEL) is published by ELA Publishing (Ela Akademi Yayıncılık), an independent publishing entity.

The publisher operates independently from the editorial team and academic institutions.
The Editor-in-Chief (Dr. Erkan Kıral) oversees editorial and peer-review duties, while ELA Publishing is responsible for journal management, digital infrastructure, archiving, and publication services.

Aims

The International Journal of Excellent Leadership aims to provide an international, peer-reviewed academic platform for publishing high-quality research in the field of educational leadership. The journal seeks to support the development of knowledge that contributes to the improvement of leadership practices, decision-making processes, and organizational effectiveness in educational settings. It aims to encourage scholarly dialogue among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers at local, national, and international levels.

Scope

The journal publishes original empirical studies, conceptual papers, and review articles related to educational leadership and education management. Submissions using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches are welcome. The scope includes research conducted in primary and secondary schools, higher education institutions, and other educational organizations. Main topics include educational leadership and administration, school leadership, leadership development, educational policy, school improvement, organizational change, teacher leadership, and digital leadership. All submissions are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process and must comply with international research ethics standards.