Evaluating quality of Arab journals of special education

Suhail Mahmoud Ahmad Al-Zoubi

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Abstract

The quality of the research can be measured by a set of standards and indicators that focus on the idea of research originality, the depth of discussion, the literature analysis techniques, and the quality of research instruments. This research aims to evaluate the quality of Arab journals of special education (AJSEs). Five AJSEs were evaluated, all specializing in special education in the Arab world. The AJSEs were issued in Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. A checklist of 20 indicators was developed and applied to these journals. Results revealed that 5 indicators were highly met, 11 indicators were moderately met, and 4 indicators were low met in AJSEs. The results also indicated a difference in the quality indicators achievability (QIA) according to the journal's name. The QIA in International Journal for Talent Development, and Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation was considerable. While, the QIA of the Saudi Journal of Special Education and Arab Journal of Disability and Talent Sciences was moderate, and it was low in Journal of Special Education.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)31-40
Number of pages10
JournalCypriot Journal of Educational Sciences
Volume17
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 31 2022

Keywords

  • Arab journals of special education
  • Indicators
  • Quality
  • Scientific publishing
  • Special education

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education

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