Koers

Aims & Scope

Koers is an influential, frequently cited, accredited peer reviewed and Open Access journal published since 1935.

Koers promotes the development of Christian scholarship/science in all fields of science and publishes original (mainly reflective) research contributions with an integrated worldview as foundation.

We provide a platform for authors to engage constructively and critically with Christian scholarly/scientific points of view in all fields of science.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Arts and Humanities, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 513.00 ZAR. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Teachers' perceptions of education support structures in the implementation of inclusive education in South Africa

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Norma, Lloyd, Petra, Mirna

• Decolonizing the school curriculum for equity and social justice in South Africa

  Citation: 24

  Authors: L

• The potential of spiritual leadership in workplace spirituality

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Marilyn

• Continuing professional development for teachers in South Africa and social learning systems: conflicting conceptual frameworks of learning

  Citation: 21

  Authors: G.M.

• Learner discipline in South African public schools – a qualitative study

  Citation: 17

  Authors: J.P.

• Challenges for rural school leaders in a developing context: A case study on leadership practices of effective rural principals

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Pierre

• Early Education of orphans and vulnerable children: A crucial aspect for social justice and African development

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Jace

• Leadership and power

  Citation: 14

  Authors: V.

• A vision of and for love: Towards a Christian post-postmodern worldview

  Citation: 13

  Authors: James H.

• Finding the academic self: Identity development of academics as doctoral students

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Salomé