Focus and Scope

Aims and Scope

Aims

Ajari: Journal of Educational Science aims to advance the theory and practice of education by providing a scholarly platform for the dissemination of high-quality original research, conceptual studies, and policy analyses, fostering critical inquiry into the challenges and opportunities facing education systems in Indonesia and beyond, strengthening the connection between educational scholarship and practice, and specifically encouraging contributions that engage with education across its full diversity, spanning general, vocational, and religious streams and all levels from early childhood through higher education, while welcoming researchers from both general and Islamic higher education institutions, so that through rigorous peer review and a commitment to publication integrity, the journal contributes credible, evidence-based knowledge that supports the continuous improvement of educational theory, policy, and practice.

Scope

The scope of Ajari: Journal of Educational Science is organized into four focus areas:

Educational Studies and Curriculum

Early childhood education
Primary and secondary education
Higher education studies
Curriculum development and design
Islamic religious education (Pendidikan Agama Islam) and character/moral education
Special and inclusive education
Vocational and technical education
Non-formal and community-based education
Guidance and counseling
Language and literacy education
Science and mathematics education
Social studies education
Physical and health education
Teacher professional development
Educational psychology

Educational Management and Policy

School and institutional leadership
Educational policy and governance
Madrasah and pesantren management
Higher education administration
Educational economics and financing
Human resource management in education
Quality assurance and accreditation
Educational planning and evaluation
School-community partnerships
Comparative and international education

Educational Technology and Innovation

E-learning and blended learning
Digital and multimedia learning resources
Learning management systems
Artificial intelligence in education
Educational assessment and measurement technology
Instructional design and learning media
Distance and open education
Gamification in learning
Learning analytics
Innovation in teaching methods

Educational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation

Educational research methodology (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods)
Program and policy evaluation
Learning outcome assessment
Standardized testing and measurement
Action research in education
Meta-analysis and systematic review in education
Educational statistics
Institutional and program accreditation studies
Formative and summative assessment practices
Validity and reliability studies in educational instruments

Ajari welcomes interdisciplinary manuscripts that establish a clear connection with educational theory, curriculum, policy, management, technology, research methodology, assessment, evaluation, or educational practice. All submissions must demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's aims and scope.