Advances in Adult and Development Education (AADE) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research, theory, and practice in adult learning, lifelong education, and developmental education across the lifespan. The journal serves as a platform for educators, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore contemporary issues shaping adult and continuing education in diverse cultural, social, and institutional contexts.
Focus and Scope
AADE publishes high-quality empirical, theoretical, and practice-based articles that contribute meaningfully to the field. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
1.Adult learning theories and andragogical models
2. Workforce, professional, and continuing education
3. Community-based and nonformal learning
4. Adult literacy and numeracy development
5. Lifelong learning and human development
6. Post-secondary developmental education
7. Digital learning innovations for adult learners
8. Policy analyses in adult and developmental education
9. Equity, inclusion, and access for adult learners
We welcome qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and action research, as well as critical analyses, conceptual papers, and comprehensive reviews.
Open Access Policy
AADE is committed to the principle that knowledge should be freely accessible. All articles are published under open access, allowing readers to read, download, copy, distribute, print, or link to the full texts without financial, legal, or technical barriers. The journal does not charge subscription fees. Article Processing Charges (APCs), if applicable, will always be transparently stated on the journal’s website.
Copyright Notice
Authors retain full copyright of their work. Upon publication, articles are released under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license unless otherwise specified. This permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Peer Review Process
AADE uses a double-blind peer review process. Submissions are initially screened by the editorial team for relevance and quality before being sent to at least two expert reviewers. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on scholarly merit, methodological rigor, originality, and contribution to the field.
Sponsorship and Funding Disclosure
AADE is an independent publication. Any institutional support, partnerships, or sponsorships will be transparently acknowledged within individual articles and on the journal’s website. Sponsors do not influence editorial decisions, review processes, or publication outcomes.
Privacy Statement
We at Advances in Adult and Development Education respect the privacy of our authors, reviewers, readers, and website users. The following principles guide how we collect, use, and protect personal information:
Data Collection & Use: We collect only the personal data necessary for journal operations — for example, names, affiliation, email addresses, and other contact information from authors and reviewers for submission, review, and publication correspondence. For readers and site visitors, we may collect minimal data (e.g., cookies, usage analytics) to improve user experience and site performance.
Confidentiality & Peer Review: Information submitted to the journal — including manuscripts, reviewer identities (where peer-review is double-blind), reviewer reports, and editorial decisions — is kept confidential. We do not share identifiable reviewer or author information outside the editorial and production process without explicit consent.
Storage & Security: Personal and submission-related data is stored securely, with appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. Access is restricted to authorized editorial and administrative staff.
Third-Party Sharing: We do not share personal data with third parties except where required for journal publishing operations (e.g., typesetting services, indexing agencies), and only under confidentiality agreements or where required by law.
Rights of Individuals: Authors, reviewers, and users have rights regarding their personal data — including the right to request access, correction, or deletion (where applicable).
Open Access & Usage: Published articles are made available according to the journal’s open-access policy. While article content is intended for sharing and reuse under the journal’s licensing terms, personal or identifying data about authors or reviewers (beyond what they consent to share) is not made publicly available.
- Policy Updates: The journal reserves the right to update this privacy statement. Any changes will be posted publicly. Continued use of the journal’s submission or website services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policies.
