The Compass
The Compass Journal

2007

Established

About the Journal: The Compass

The Compass is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scholarship and practice in Education in Universal Human Values. Published by the Bahá’í Academy, Panchgani (A Recognized Institution of Shivaji University), the journal provides a platform for educators, researchers, and practitioners committed to value education, moral capability development, and social transformation.

Established in 2007, the journal has maintained a consistent publication record and has reached its latest volume in 2025 which reflects its sustained commitment to academic excellence in ethical publishing and academic integrity.

Each issue features well-researched insightful articles authored by eminent educationists, researchers and scholars from India and abroad, addressing pressing educational challenges through the lens of human values, ethics and holistic development.

Quality Assurance

Editorial & Review Process

Peer Review

Double-blind review system ensuring impartiality and transparency and impartial academic assessment.

International Review Board

A panel of 24 distinguished reviewers from three countries, representing diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.

Advisory Oversight

Guided by an Editorial Board comprising senior academicians and experts in moral and value education and research.

Ethical Standards

The journal upholds rigorous ethical publishing practices, adhering to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines, with clear policies on plagiarism, originality, and responsible authorship

Journal Profile

Journal at a Glance

The Compass is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal committed to promoting research and scholarly dialogue in Education in Universal Human Values. Since its establishment in 2007, the journal has consistently published quality research guided by academic excellence, ethical publishing, and international review standards.

Established 2007
Latest Volume 2025
Publication Frequency Annual
ISSN 0973-9483
Reviewers 24 Experts
Publication Ethics COPE Guidelines

Aim and Scope

The journal provides a platform for scholarly dialogue and the dissemination of conceptual, empirical, theoretical, and reflective research in the field of Education in Universal Human Values and related interdisciplinary areas. The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and innovative educational practices that contribute to the understanding, development, and application of universal human values in education, society, and professional life.

Areas of Interest

The journal welcomes manuscripts in, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Universal Human Values & Value Education
Moral & Character Education
Ethics & Professional Ethics
Teacher Education & Faculty Development
Educational Leadership & Leadership for Change
Personality Development & Youth Leadership
Teaching–Learning Methodologies and Educational Innovation
Experiential, Cooperative & Service Learning
Peace Education & Conflict Resolution and Social Cohesion
Gender Equality, Inclusion & Diversity
Human Rights & Citizenship Education and World Citizenship
Sustainable Development & Human Values
Community Development & Social Transformation
Students–Teachers Relationships and Educational Psychology
Human Values in Higher Education
Human Values in Science, Technology, Medicine, Law, Business & Public Administration
Media, Culture, Performing Arts, Cinema, and Human Values
Digital Learning, E-Content Development, and Educational Technology
Scientific Temper & Human Values
Qualitative and Quantitative Research on Universal Human Values
Policy, Practice & Innovation in Value-Based Education

Keywords

Education in Universal Human Values Value Education Ethics Teacher Education Educational Leadership Active Learning Social Cohesion Sustainable Development Community Development Human Development

Relevance and Impact

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Supports National & Global Frameworks

Encourages research aligned with NEP 2020 and UNESCO's Futures of Education framework for inclusive and future-ready learning.

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Trusted Academic Platform

Provides a credible platform for researchers, faculty members, practitioners and policymakers working in value-based and holistic education.

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Promoting Human-Centred Education

Advances ethical, inclusive and transformative education while strengthening the Bahá'í Academy's leadership in Universal Human Values.

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Enhancing the Academy's Visibility

Enhances the Academy's visibility as a leader in Value and transformative education.