About the Journal

Jambura Pendidikan IPA (JPIPA) – P-ISSN: xxxx-xxxx | E-ISSN: xxxx-xxxx – is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by the Department of Science Education, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Indonesia. As an academic platform, JPIPA is committed to disseminating high-quality research and promoting the advancement of knowledge in the field of science education at national and international levels.

JPIPA adopts an open-access policy, ensuring that all published articles are freely available online without subscription fees. This principle supports global knowledge exchange, increases research visibility, and encourages wider academic collaboration. The journal publishes two regular issues per year, in February and August, and may publish special issues on emerging themes in science education when necessary.

The journal welcomes contributions from academics, researchers, teachers, practitioners, and graduate students. Every manuscript submitted to JPIPA undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer-review process by qualified reviewers to ensure scientific quality, originality, clarity, and relevance. Beginning with Vol. 1, No. 1 (February 2025), JPIPA accepts and publishes manuscripts exclusively in English to enhance international readership and academic impact.

Scope of the Journal

JPIPA publishes empirical research articles, literature reviews, conceptual papers, and critical perspectives related to science education. The journal’s scope covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Science Learning and Instructional Innovation
    Approaches, models, strategies, digital learning tools, inquiry-based learning, PBL, STEM/STEAM, and assessment in science education.

  • Issues and Trends in Science Education
    Curriculum development, challenges in science teaching, 21st-century competencies, and emerging educational technologies.

  • Science Learning in Everyday Life
    Informal learning environments, community-based science education, socio-scientific issues, and cultural contexts of learning.

  • Science Teacher Education and Professional Development
    Teacher competencies, pedagogical knowledge, mentorship, reflective practice, and continuous professional development (CPD).

  • Science Education Policy and Reform
    Policy analysis, implementation of national curriculum standards, educational governance, and quality assurance in science education.

  • Science Studies and Science Literacy
    Research on scientific thinking, argumentation, socio-scientific reasoning, and public understanding of science.

  • Commentaries, Criticism, and Responses
    Critical insights into current debates, methodological discussions, and responses to previously published articles.

Indexing, DOI, and Ethical Standards

JPIPA is registered with Crossref and assigns a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to every published article under the prefix:
10.34312/jpia (or the correct prefix once finalized).

The journal is available in both print and online formats and adheres strictly to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. JPIPA upholds the highest ethical standards and does not tolerate any form of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, data falsification, duplicate publication, and unethical research practices.

Collaboration

This journal collaborates with the Asosiasi Pendidikan IPA Indonesia (APIPAI) / Indonesian Science Education Society, strengthening its network of reviewers, authors, and editorial advisors across Indonesia and beyond.