About the Journal

The Journal of International Students (JIS) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal focused on international and global education (Print ISSN 2162-3104; Online ISSN 2166-3750). The journal is registered in the State of Maryland, United States, and is published by STAR Scholars Press.

JIS operates with full editorial independence. All editorial decisions are made solely by the Editor-in-Chief and the editorial board based on scholarly merit, peer review, and academic standards. The publisher does not influence the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts.

The journal follows a rolling publication model, publishing multiple issues annually as articles become ready for publication. Each issue includes a minimum of 10 rigorously peer-reviewed articles. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.

JIS is a multilingual and multidisciplinary publication that engages with critical debates in international and global education. We welcome submissions from researchers, educators, and policymakers worldwide across fields including international and comparative education, higher education, public policy, economics, global studies, sociology, linguistics, cross-cultural psychology, counseling, social work, and related disciplines.

Scope and Focus

JIS prioritizes scholarship that advances knowledge in under-researched contexts, particularly in regions, countries, and populations that remain underrepresented in global research. The journal encourages work that centers diverse perspectives, including those of women, people of color, and communities from the Global South. We also value interdisciplinary and collaborative scholarship that bridges geographic, cultural, and methodological boundaries.

Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Artificial intelligence and technology in international education
  • Global competence and intercultural communication
  • Cross-cultural mental health and student well-being
  • Decolonization, indigenization, and belonging in education
  • Employability, mobility, and global career pathways
  • Ethical internationalization and inclusive practices
  • Immigration policy, student support, and human rights
  • Language, identity, and cross-cultural experiences
  • Global student, academic, and scientific mobility
  • STEM education and culturally responsive pedagogy
  • Sustainability, climate change, and global education
  • Racial equity, justice, and systemic reform
  • Transnational identities and global communities
  • Virtual mobility, exchange, and online learning
  • Technology-enabled language learning and immersion
  • Digital environments, social media, and cybersecurity

Types of Submissions

JIS publishes Research Articles and Research Briefs employing rigorous quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods designs.

We prioritize:

  • Strong theoretical and conceptual frameworks
  • Robust data collection and analytical rigor
  • Innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches

Quantitative studies may include advanced designs such as longitudinal, multilevel, network, and spatial analyses. Qualitative research should be grounded in theory and include clear methodological positioning, with attention to researcher reflexivity and positionality.

Submissions that are primarily descriptive, limited in analytical depth, or lacking a strong theoretical contribution are unlikely to be considered.

Publish With Us

JIS is committed to publishing high-impact scholarship for a global audience:

  • Rigorous Peer Review: All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process
  • Global Reach: Authors from over 45 countries contribute to the journal
  • Timely Decisions: Initial decisions are typically provided within 90 days
  • Online First Publication: Accepted articles are published promptly after acceptance
  • Wide Visibility: Open-access publishing enhances discoverability and citation