On second conference day, Thursday, October 14th, the panel "Emerging research areas: the vision of journal editors" will be held by chair Assoc. Prof. Igor Balaban, Ph.D. from Faculty of Organization and Informatics, starting 12:00 (till 13:00). Besides the moderator, professor Igor Balaban, panellists are: Wim Van Petegem from the KU Leuven (Belgium), Josep M. Duart from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (Spain), Denise Whitelock from The Open University (UK) and Alen Lovrencic from the Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb (Croatia).
You can follow the panel discussion at this link: https://zoom.us/j/96909782915
PANEL DESCRIPTION
Four editors-in-chief from different journals will share in this session their vision about the new emerging research topics on educational technology. This is an opportunity to have access to the editors-in-chiefs’ mindsets related to the emerging research topics, and an opportunity to know better some important journals in the field of information science and especially in the field of e-learning. The participants will have the opportunity to discuss with the editors the ideas presented during the panel.
The panel is primarily designed for young researchers and PhD students, but the participation of experienced researchers will be highly appreciated.
PANEL QUESTIONS
- From Editors’ experiences, what are the most common rejection reasons in journals?
- What are the emerging research topics identified within the scope of the journals?
- What tips should authors follow to raise the possibility that their paper will be accepted for publishing?
Moderator:
Igor Balaban, vice-dean for science, projects and international cooperation, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varaždin
GUEST EDITORS
Prof. Wim Van Petegem, PhD
Editor-in-chief of the European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning (EURODL), an electronic, multi-media, and open access journal.
It publishes the accounts of research, development and teaching for Europe in its most inclusive definition, exploring the potential of electronic publishing. EURODL presents scholarly work and solid information about open, distance and e-learning, education through telematics, multimedia, on-line learning and co-operation. More information about the Journal can be found here: https://sciendo.com/journal/EURODL
Prof. Josep M. Duart, PhD
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain. Editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education (ETHE).
This journal aims to: facilitate the dissemination of critical scholarly works and exchange of information from a variety of cultural perspectives for researchers, professionals and practitioners in the technology enhanced and digital learning fields in higher education; contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge regarding the human and personal approach to the use of technology in higher education; and inform readers about the latest developments in the application of digital technologies in higher education learning, training, research and management. More information about the Journal: https://educationaltechnologyjournal.springeropen.com
Prof. Denise Whitelock B.Sc. M.Ed Ph.D
The Open University, UK. Editor-in-chief of the Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning, a leading international journal in the field of open, flexible and distance learning.
It publishes theoretical and evidence-based scholarly articles reflecting developments in open, distance and e-learning, shorter practical articles describing the implementation of forms of open, flexible and distance learning likely to interest our international readership and book reviews. More information about the Journal can be found here: https://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?journalCode=copl20.
Prof. Alen Lovrenčić, PhD
Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Information and Organizational Sciences (JIOS).
This journal is a semi-annual international scientific peer-reviewed journal and publishes original scientific papers from the field of information and organizational sciences, as well as relevant contributions from related scientific disciplines. More information about the Journal can be found here: https://jios.foi.hr/index.php/jios/about
