This chapter provides a description of ZDM Mathematics Education, one of the oldest journals in mathematics education. Although ZDM Mathematics Education was founded in Germany, it was oriented internationally since its beginning. The historical development of ZDM Mathematics Education and its characteristics are described, namely the exclusive publishing of thematic issues by invited guest editors, who invite the contributors of the papers. This feature dis- tinguishes ZDM Mathematics Education from many other journals in mathematics education. Despite the invitation-only submission basis, all papers undergo a rig- orous peer-review process. The review criteria, the reviewing processes, and the editorial decision process are described, which are currently common to the major mathematics education journals. The journal’s foci and orientation have evolved significantly since its founding in 1969, with a strong inclusion of empirical research oriented towards a broad international audience, but adhering to its roots by emphasising subject-based themes. ?
This chapter provides a description of ZDM Mathematics Education, one of the oldest journals in mathematics education. Although ZDM Mathematics Education was founded in Germany, it was oriented internationally since its beginning. The historical development of ZDM Mathematics Education and its characteristics are described, namely the exclusive publishing of thematic issues by invited guest editors, who invite the contributors of the papers. This feature dis- tinguishes ZDM Mathematics Education from many other journals in mathematics education. Despite the invitation-only submission basis, all papers undergo a rig- orous peer-review process. The review criteria, the reviewing processes, and the editorial decision process are described, which are currently common to the major mathematics education journals. The journal’s foci and orientation have evolved significantly since its founding in 1969, with a strong inclusion of empirical research oriented towards a broad international audience, but adhering to its roots by emphasising subject-based themes.