Research in Higher Education
- Open to studies using a wide range of methods, with a special interest in advanced quantitative research methods.
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Editorial team changes july 2023.
As of July 1, 2023, the Research in Higher Education editorial team has made several transitions
Editorial board changes - 2021
Effective 1 January 2021, the editorial board of Research in Higher Education will undergo several changes.
Editorial board changes 2011
Effective January 1, 2011, several important changes occurred with the journal Research in Higher Education.
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