Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies (JEPS) is a refereed periodical issued by Sultan Qaboos University. It is concerned with publishing original research that has originality of thought, clarity of methodology, and accuracy of documentation in curricula and teaching methods, educational psychology, and educational administration. The journal also publishes reports about conferences and symposia, reviews of recently published educational and psychological books, and synopses of university dissertations in different fields of education.
JEPS follows a rigorous peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of the research published. The journal is published in Arabic and/or in English and provides open access to its content, ensuring that research is freely available to the public.
Established in 2005, JEPS published its first issue in 2007. After an irregular start, the journal has published quarterly issues since 2013, with issues released in January, April, July, and October.
JEPS is abstracted and indexed by EBSCO, Google Scholar, Ulrich, Al-Mandhoma, Al-Manhal, and Shamaa. The average time from submission to first editorial decision is 10 days, and the average time from editorial acceptance to publication is 6 months, depending on the timely response of authors and reviewers. The acceptance rate is 15%.
Current Issue: Volume 20, Issue 2 (2026) Special Issue
Preface
Articles
Relative Contribution of Morphological Awareness Skills in Predicting Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Among Fourth-Grade Pupils with Learning Disabilities in Sultante of Oman
Fatma. M. Alkaaf, Mahmoud Emam, and Mohammed S. Bakry
Article Language: Arabic
The Effectiveness of a Story-Based Counseling Program in Enhancing Spiritual Intelligence Skills among First-Grade Students in the Sultanate of Oman
Maryam Said Sulaiman AI Siyabi, Amina Benkouider Samad, and Sherif Al-Saudi
Article Language: Arabic
The Effectiveness of the Fishbowl Strategy inT eaching Mathematics on Developing Creative Thinking for Fourth Grade Students in Basic Education in Dhofar Governorate
Sabah Abdalla Elsayed and Najawa Said Al-Hatmi
Article Language: Arabic
Article Language: Arabic
The Effectiveness of the Educational Program “Istedamah” (Sustainability) based on Green School Principles in Shaping Basic Education Students’ Perceptions of Sustainable Development Dimensions and their Practices in achieving Carbon Neutrality in the School Environment in the Sultanate of Oman
Huda Mubarak Al Dayri and Abdullah. K. Ambusaidi
Article Language: Arabic
Digital Citizenship Among Middle School Students in Oman: A Study Considering Various Variables
Suad Saleh Al Wahaibi, Khalfan Zahran Al-hijji, and Raja Maznah Raja Husain
Article Language: Arabic
The Digital Dilemma: Social Media’s Influence on Children’s Well-being in Developing Nations: A Systematic Literature Review
Hilal Hamed Al Busaidi, Ayman Al Shukri, Moosa Al Shukaili, Yahya Al Niyadi, and Adil H Al Kindi
Article Language: Arabic
The Effectiveness of a Group Counseling Program Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Reducing the Level of Nomophobia Among Ninth Grade Female Students in Muscat Governorate
Samya Hamed Al Harthi, Manal Khasib Al Fazari, and Amal Mohamed Al Hadabi
Article Language: Arabic