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 3 (2026)
Articles
The Impact of Alexithymia on Body Image: The Mediating Role of Rumination among Students at Sultan Qaboos University
Fatima Alrahbi, Mai Helmy, and Amal Alhadabi
Article Language: Arabic
Mindfulness and its Relationship to Cognitive Flexibility among University Students
Nafez Ahmad Abed Bukaiei and Adnan Mahmoud Hassan Odeh
Article Language: Arabic
The Effectiveness of a Digital Game-Based Learning Environment in Developing Problem- Solving Skills among Primary School Students
Ayda Abdulkareem Aleidan
Article Language: Arabic
Typicality of Inferences Resulting from Limited Psychometric Models and Statistical Techniques Used: A Review of Education Studies Published in Arab Journals (2016–2024)
Mohammed A. A. Abulela and Mustafa Ali Khalaf
Article Language: Arabic
The Machiavellian Personality and its Relationship with Research Self-Efficacy among Graduate Students
Zuhair Abdul Hamid El-Nawajha
Article Language: Arabic
Article Language: Arabic
Article Language: Arabic
Understanding the Forest School Experience: A Conceptual Exploration of Benefits and Barriers
Ziad F. Dabaja
Article Language: English