About the Journal

RELIEVE (Electronic Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation) is a pioneering academic publication in Spain, founded in 1994 and dedicated to research and evaluation in education in a broad sense. As an open-access, cost-free electronic journal, it facilitates the dissemination of knowledge within the educational and scientific community.

Published by the Interuniversity Association for Pedagogical Research (AIDIPE) and part of the scientific journal collection of the University of Granada Press, RELIEVE releases two continuous issues per year in Spanish and English. All articles undergo a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring the quality and relevance of the published content.

More than just a publication platform, RELIEVE serves as a means of communication and exchange for the educational and research community. Its goal is to provide access to high-quality research and foster academic debate on educational assessment and the improvement of teaching and learning systems. The journal welcomes empirical studies, theoretical reviews, and methodological contributions addressing contemporary educational challenges, offering a space for critical reflection and knowledge advancement.

By leveraging the advantages of the digital environment, RELIEVE promotes the immediate and global dissemination of knowledge, allowing agile access to its content and encouraging interaction among researchers, educators, and education specialists worldwide.

 Mission and Objectives

RELIEVE’s mission is to promote the dissemination of knowledge in the field of educational research and evaluation, providing a rigorous and accessible platform for publishing original studies, theoretical reviews, and methodological advancements.

Among its main objectives, RELIEVE seeks to publish high-quality research in the field of education, with a particular focus on empirical studies, theoretical reviews, and methodological developments that contribute to knowledge advancement. Additionally, it promotes open access to information, offering its publications freely and without restrictions for researchers, educators, and professionals in the educational sector.

The journal also fosters critical reflection and academic debate on educational evaluation and other key topics in pedagogy and teaching, encouraging the exchange of ideas and perspectives among specialists. Furthermore, it takes advantage of digital opportunities to ensure immediacy, accessibility, and interaction within the academic community.

 History and Relevance

Founded in 1994, RELIEVE became the first electronic journal in Spain with an academic focus. Since its inception, it has maintained a strong commitment to scientific excellence and the dissemination of knowledge in the educational field.

Thanks to its rigorous peer-review process and its open and free-access model, RELIEVE has established itself as a reference publication for researchers and education professionals. Its goal is to serve as an innovative communication channel for the academic community, particularly in the field of educational research and evaluation.

Over the years, the journal has evolved to harness the opportunities offered by the digital environment, enhancing interactivity and the global dissemination of scientific knowledge. With editions in Spanish and English, RELIEVE continues to expand its impact on education at both national and international levels.

 Target Audience

RELIEVE is aimed at researchers, academics, and educators interested in educational research and evaluation. Its content is also relevant to graduate students, education policy makers, and professionals dedicated to learning assessment and educational quality. Additionally, the journal is of interest to organizations and institutions linked to education. Through its open-access model, RELIEVE fosters the dissemination of knowledge and exchange among various actors in the educational field.

 Funding

RELIEVE is sponsored by the following institutions:

This support allows the journal to offer open and free access, eliminating any processing or submission fees for authors.

 Indexing and Recognition

RELIEVE is included in relevant databases and indexing systems to ensure the visibility, accessibility, and academic recognition of the published works, promoting their international dissemination in fields such as didactics, educational psychology, school organization, and teacher training. Indexing.

 Ownership and Governance

The journal RELIEVE (Electronic Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation) is owned by the Interuniversity Association for Pedagogical Research (AIDIPE), and its publication is managed by the University of Granada Press (Editorial Universidad de Granada – EUG), the institution responsible for its administration, production, and dissemination.

Any modifications to its governance or co-publishing agreements with other institutions must be addressed within the framework of the University of Granada Press and carried out under its supervision, ensuring the continuity of the journal’s high standards of quality and academic rigor.