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Second Call for Book Chapters – Encyclopedia of Higher Education (13 Volumes | Peer-Reviewed)

We are pleased to announce the Second Call for Book Chapters for the Encyclopedia of Higher Education, a comprehensive 13-volume scholarly reference work developed to document, analyze, and reimagine higher education systems worldwide.
The encyclopedia brings together global, comparative, and contextual perspectives on universities, academic systems, reforms, governance models, and pedagogical innovations, with a strong commitment to ensuring that voices from both the Global South and Global North are meaningfully represented.

The project is published by Apple Academic Press and is supported by Maaref University of Applied Sciences. The Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia is Dr. Mustafa Kayyali, who oversees the academic direction, editorial process, and global coordination of contributors and reviewers.

Progress so far: we have received 300 full chapters and nearly 400 abstracts.

Timeline for the Second Call

  • Proposals Submission Deadline: 20 April 2026

  • Notification of Acceptance: 30 April 2026

  • Full Chapter Submission: 20 July 2026

  • Review Results Returned: 30 July 2026

  • Final Acceptance Notification: 10 August 2026

  • Final Chapter Submission: 20 August 2026

This encyclopedia seeks to document and reflect the complexities, challenges, and innovations shaping higher education across regions, ideologies, and institutional types. It provides a unique platform for scholars, policymakers, institutional leaders, and practitioners to share critical insights and contextual knowledge that transcend borders.

13 Volumes

Comprehensively covering global higher education themes

Global Scope

Designed for policy-makers, scholars, and institutions worldwide

Living Project

Continuously updated to reflect evolving trends

✳️ Themes and Topics

Contributors are invited to submit chapters to one of the encyclopedia’s dedicated volumes, covering a wide range of topics including:

Historical and philosophical foundations
Higher education governance
Quality assurance and accreditation
Internationalization and global engagement
University rankings and performance metrics
Teaching, learning, and curriculum development
Ethics, social responsibility, and civic engagement
Higher education policy and reform
Academic work and faculty development
Research, innovation, and knowledge production
Digital transformation and technology
Comparative and regional perspectives
Future trends and global challenges

For full details, please visit the Volumes Overview page.

Open Access Knowledge

The Encyclopedia of Higher Education is ensuring that its rich scholarly content remains available to educators, researchers, students, and policy-makers around the globe, without subscription or paywall barriers.

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Peer-Reviewed Chapters

Each contribution undergoes a rigorous peer-review process, guaranteeing that the encyclopedia maintains the highest standards of academic integrity, credibility, and intellectual contribution across all its volumes.

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Future-Oriented Vision

With its forward-thinking scope, the encyclopedia is designed not just to document current practices, but to anticipate emerging challenges and opportunities shaping the future of higher education worldwide.

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✅ Submission Guidelines

Word Count: 5,000 to 6,000 words

  • Language: English
    Citation Style: APA 7th edition (preferred)
  • References: At least 80% of sources should be from 2021 onward
  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)

Chapters must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.

How to Submit?

Interested authors may submit their chapter abstract, proposal, or full manuscript via one of the following methods:

📧 Email: Send to kayyali@heranking.com

Submissions are reviewed through a double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality and relevance.

💠 Important Notes

No submission or publication fees apply.

All accepted chapters will be published with an ISBN-registered academic publisher and made freely accessible online.

Contributors from all regions and disciplines are welcome.