Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite submissions for a forthcoming special collection of Education Mind dedicated to current research and scholarly discussion in special education, aligned with the theme "Contemporary Debates in Special Education: Global Trends, National Realities". This special collection is dedicated to extending selected high-quality papers presented at the 36th National Special Education Congress (UOEK 2026). The journal is currently abstracted and indexed in EBSCO databases, ERIH PLUS, and other scholarly indexing services.

https://pedapub.com/journals/education-mind/indexing

Special education and inclusive practices are central not only to individual development, but also to the social inclusion, quality of life, and lifelong wellbeing of individuals with special needs. Across schools, universities, and community settings, there is growing interest in how evidence-based practices, inclusive processes, individualized education programs, teacher competencies, and digital transformation can strengthen educational experiences and outcomes.

This special collection seeks to bring together original, high-quality, and internationally relevant contributions that examine special education from a scientific and critical perspective. We welcome studies addressing the following core themes across different age groups and contexts:

Suggested Themes (Including, but not limited to):

Quality of evidence-based practices
Effectiveness of inclusive education processes
Individualized education programs (IEPs)
Transition services and life outcomes
Quality of life and social participation
Special education service models
Teacher competencies
Effects of digital transformation on special education

Types of Submissions

We welcome:

Original research articles (Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies)
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Conceptual or theoretical papers
Action research and case studies

(Note: Submitted manuscripts must include a statement indicating that the paper was presented at the 36th National Special Education Congress).

Submission Information

Submission Deadline: April 30, 2027
Author Guidelines: Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the journal’s author guidelines: https://pedapub.com/submission-guidelines/
Submission Portal: Submissions must be made through the journal’s online submission system. All manuscripts will undergo rigorous peer review in compliance with the journal’s editorial policies.

Publication Conditions

Publication Fees: Free of charge for publication.
Planned Publication of the Special Collection: December 2027

Guest Editors

Prof. Dr. Anna Zamkowska, Casimir Pulaski Radom University, Faculty of Philology and Pedagogy, Department of Pedagogy
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan Hazır, Atatürk University, Kazım Karabekir Faculty of Education, Department of Special Education
Asst. Prof. Dr. Nilüfer Altun, Ordu University, Faculty of Education, Department of Special Education

We warmly invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute to this call and to help advance the national and international dialogue on special education.

We look forward to receiving your submissions.

https://educationmind.net

Our journal will transition to a continuous publication model starting from 2027.

With this change, articles will be published online immediately upon acceptance, following the completion of peer review and editorial processes, without waiting for an issue to be finalized.

What will change?

• Articles will be published without delay after acceptance.
• Annual collections will be used instead of the traditional volume/issue structure.
• Each article will be assigned a unique article number.

What will remain the same?

• The peer review process will continue with the same rigor.
• Article acceptance criteria and editorial standards will be maintained.

This transition aims to accelerate the dissemination of research to the scientific community and shorten citation timelines.

For any questions, please contact our editorial team.