About the Journal

The Journal of Education for Pure Science (JEPS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published quarterly by the College of Education for Pure Science, University of Thi-Qar, Iraq. The journal has been published since 2010 and is funded by the University of Thi-Qar. JEPS publishes high-quality original research articles and review papers from both local and international researchers in various disciplines of pure science. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure originality, relevance, clarity, and scientific quality. The journal maintains strict editorial and refereeing policies to publish only high-quality research.

All published articles are freely accessible online, ensuring wide dissemination of research findings. 

Publication Information

  • Publication Frequency: Quarterly (four issues per year)

  • First Online Publication: 2016

  • Language: English

  • P-ISSN: 2710-4281

  • E-ISSN: 2710-429X

Aim and Scope

The journal aims to publish high-quality research in the field of pure sciences. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

  • Mathematics

  • Computer Science

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

  • Biology

Submission Policy

Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English. Authors whose native language is not English are strongly encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited before submission.

Submitted manuscripts must not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

All submissions must follow the journal template and guidelines.

Copyright and Open Access Policy

All articles published in the Journal of Education for Pure Science (JEPS) are open access and distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Under this license, users are free to:

  • Share (copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format)

  • Adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially)

Provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the source.

Authors retain the copyright of their work without restrictions.

Plagiarism Policy

The journal uses Turnitin plagiarism detection software to ensure the originality of submitted manuscripts. Any manuscript found to contain plagiarism or unethical practices will be rejected. Plagiarism is defined as the use of another person’s ideas, processes, results, or words without proper acknowledgment.

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process.

Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on reviewers’ comments. The average review period is approximately 2–4 weeks.

Author Guidelines (Summary)

Manuscripts should be prepared using the journal template and must follow the required format.

Structure of Manuscript:

  • Title

  • Abstract (maximum 250 words)

  • Keywords (3–6)

  • Introduction

  • Materials and Methods

  • Results and Discussion

  • Conclusion

  • References

All references must follow APA (7th edition) style and include DOI where available.

Figures and tables must be clearly labeled and submitted in high resolution (minimum 300 dpi).

Call for Reviewers

The journal welcomes qualified academics to join its reviewer board.

Requirements:

  • Hold a Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant discipline

  • Have a strong publication record

  • Be proficient in academic English

  • Be able to meet review deadlines

This is a voluntary position with no financial compensation.

Interested candidates may send their CV to:
jceps@utq.edu.iq

Publication Fees

The publication fee is 100,000 Iraqi Dinar. This fee covers manuscript processing and plagiarism checking.