Focus and Scope

FOCUS AND SCOPE
Jurnal Inovasi dan Riset Pendidikan Dasar

1. Journal Focus

Jurnal Inovasi dan Riset Pendidikan Dasar (JIRPD) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by PT. Intelektiva Global Nusantara.

JIRPD focuses on publishing original research and scholarly review articles that contribute to the advancement of educational theory, methodology, policy, and practice in elementary education, particularly within primary school settings and the educational development of primary school-aged children.

The journal prioritizes scholarly contributions that address clearly defined educational problems, demonstrate a sound theoretical foundation, employ rigorous and transparent methodologies, and provide meaningful implications for improving teaching, learning, and educational quality at the primary education level.

Publication Frequency

JIRPD is published three times annually, in January, May, and September.

2. Manuscript Categories

Original Research Articles

Original empirical studies in elementary education employing quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, experimental, quasi-experimental, classroom action research, research and development, case study, or other relevant and methodologically sound research designs.

Review Articles

Scholarly reviews that critically examine, synthesize, and evaluate existing literature in elementary education, including systematic reviews, scoping reviews, bibliometric analyses, integrative reviews, and critical reviews supported by clearly explained review procedures and identifiable scholarly contributions.

3. Areas of Scope

JIRPD welcomes manuscripts addressing the following areas, provided that they demonstrate a substantive connection to elementary education:

Teaching, Learning, and Instructional Design

Teaching strategies, instructional approaches, pedagogical models, classroom interaction, active learning, and meaningful learning experiences in primary education.

Educational Psychology and Child Development

Cognitive and socio-emotional development, learning motivation, self-regulation, learner characteristics, and the well-being of primary school-aged children.

Elementary Education Curriculum

Curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, adaptation, innovation, and competency-based learning in primary education.

Teacher Education and Professional Development

Primary school teacher competencies, preservice teacher preparation, continuing professional development, instructional supervision, and reflective teaching practices.

Innovation in Elementary Education

Innovative instructional approaches, problem-based learning, project-based learning, collaborative learning, and interdisciplinary educational practices.

Educational Technology and Learning Media

Digital learning media, interactive multimedia, artificial intelligence-assisted learning, gamification, and educational technologies designed for primary school learners.

Literacy, Numeracy, and Subject-Specific Learning

Language education, mathematics education, science education, social studies, civic education, foundational competencies, and the development of higher-order thinking skills.

Educational Assessment and Evaluation

Assessment instrument development, diagnostic assessment, formative and summative assessment, learning evaluation, and measurement of primary school student achievement.

Inclusive and Multicultural Education

Inclusive instructional practices, special educational needs, multicultural education, equity, diversity, and equal opportunities for learning.

Character and Social-Emotional Education

Character education, values education, citizenship, school culture, social competence, and holistic student development.

Elementary School Policy and Management

School governance, educational leadership, school-based management, primary education policy, and institutional quality improvement.

School, Family, and Community Partnerships

Parental involvement, school-community relationships, learning environments, and collaborative approaches supporting primary school student development.

4. Article Characteristics and Expectations

Manuscripts submitted to JIRPD are expected to:

  • Demonstrate a clear and substantive focus on elementary education.
  • Address relevant educational problems with academic or practical significance.
  • Identify originality, novelty, or a meaningful contribution to existing scholarship.
  • Provide a sound theoretical foundation supported by relevant scholarly references.
  • Employ research methods appropriate to the study objectives.
  • Present findings and discussions supported by appropriate evidence.
  • Explain implications for teaching, learning, teacher development, educational policy, or primary education practice.
  • Comply with research ethics, publication ethics, and journal submission requirements.

5. Manuscripts Outside the Journal Scope

JIRPD generally does not prioritize manuscripts without a substantive connection to elementary education, opinion pieces lacking sufficient scholarly analysis, descriptive activity reports without a research contribution, or technological studies that do not demonstrate relevance to primary school teaching, learning, or educational practice.

Manuscripts that fall outside the journal's defined scope or fail to meet essential academic standards may be declined during initial editorial screening.

6. Academic Orientation and Scholarly Contribution

JIRPD welcomes submissions from academics, researchers, graduate students, primary school teachers, educational practitioners, and policymakers at national and international levels.

The journal encourages innovative, contextually grounded, and evidence-based research addressing contemporary challenges in elementary education while maintaining methodological rigor, critical analysis, and meaningful scholarly contribution.

7. Submission Information

Authors must follow the journal's current Author Guidelines regarding manuscript structure, citation style, academic writing requirements, mandatory submission documents, and publication ethics.

JIRPD does not require authors to follow a rigid journal-specific article layout template. However, all submissions must meet the journal's scholarly standards and include the required submission documents: Cover Letter, Title Page, and Anonymous Manuscript.

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Scope Statement

JIRPD is committed to publishing original, relevant, methodologically rigorous, and ethically responsible scholarship that advances educational knowledge, instructional innovation, teacher professionalism, and the quality of elementary education.