International Maarif Journal

February 02, 2026 Maarif Magazine's 21st issue is titled "Education as a Struggle for Existence".

This issue, shaped by contributions from authors in countries such as Palestine, Sudan, Mali, and Ukraine, addresses education not merely as an institutional structure, but as a practice of resilience and re-emergence. Each article offers new insights into the universal dimensions of education, beyond local experiences, and opens up discussions on innovative, inclusive, and sustainable solution models developed during times of crisis. With this issue, our journal aims to provide an academic lens into the fragile aspects of education on a global scale, while simultaneously creating a shared space for reflection on a future where access to knowledge, hope, and solidarity can be made possible....

November 18, 2025 The Family in The Education System IMJ 20

In the 20th issue of Maarif Magazine, we invite you to rethink the family in the education ecosystem; with this issue, we aspire to contribute to the literatüre and open new doors for practice.ALL HAPPY FAMILIES Hundreds of scientific studies conducted in different geographies, different systems, and over different decades point to the same conclusion: The family is the most significant determinant of a child's academic success. The home climate, the family's sociocultural capital, and their attitude toward education have a far greater impact than the physical conditions of school buildings, curriculum design, teaching methods, or educational technologies. Any approach that views education solely as a process of imparting knowledge overlooks the foundation that the family silently builds. Therefore, when considering how to provide our children with a better education, we must not neglect to consider the family. We must remember that the fundamental function of the family is the sense of belonging and security it provides. A person who does not feel safe will be terribly lonely and vulnerable to all kinds of abuse. A family environment in which a person can flourish freely cannot be achieved solely through rigid rules and the imitation of rigid behavioral patterns. To the extent that we act with awareness of our responsibilities to the world and to each other, We can create a living space that respects human dignity, protects privacy, and does not neglect aesthetic sensitivity and basic needs. When a child finds a space within their family where they can feel safe, respected, and find meaning, school can build a world based on that sense of belonging. In this issue of the International Education Journal, we consider the family as the fundamental foundation of education. This issue, which includes theoretical discussions alongside field applications, historical backgrounds as well as contemporary issues, serves as an invitation to seek that essence that makes "all happy families" similar in the famous opening line of Anna Karenina....

February 27, 2025 IMJ 18 4th Istanbul Education Summit

The fourth annual Istanbul Education Summit was held on December 6-7, 2024, with the theme of “Education for an Equal and More Just Society and a Sustainable Future.” We present our 18th issue as a special issue of the “IV. Istanbul Education Summit” to our readers. We hope to contribute to the discussions in the areas that determine the summit theme with this issue, in which we compile the opinions of educators at an international level....

December 02, 2024 Internationalisation of Education IMJ17

Internationalisation of education is a multidimensional phenomenon that includes aspects of education, training, identity construction, people, culture, interaction, economy, development, diplomacy, and strategy. In this issue, we aim to contribute to the studies in this field by addressing the internationalisation of education in all its aspects....