About the Journal

Aims and scope

The Journal of Educational Research, Science and Technology (JERST) aims to be a premier platform for scholarly discourse and dissemination of research in the intersecting fields of education, science, and technology. The journal seeks to publish high-quality, original research articles that explore theoretical and practical aspects of these disciplines, promoting innovative approaches and evidence-based practices. 

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

1. Educational Research: Research focusing on educational theories, methodologies, policies, and practices across various educational levels (from early childhood to higher education), including curriculum development, instructional strategies, assessment, and educational psychology.

2. Science Education: Research on effective methods for teaching and learning science, including physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, and interdisciplinary approaches. Contributions may also cover science curriculum design, pedagogical innovations, and the integration of technology in science education.

3. Educational Technology: Exploration of the role and impact of technology in education, including educational software, online learning environments, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and innovative uses of digital tools in teaching and learning processes.

4. STEM Education: Research on integrated approaches to teaching and learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with a focus on problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration among students.

5. Innovative Pedagogies: Examination of novel teaching methods, instructional strategies, and educational interventions designed to enhance learning outcomes and promote academic success in diverse educational settings.

6. Teacher Education: Research on pre-service and in-service teacher training programs, professional development initiatives, and the preparation of educators to meet the challenges of contemporary educational landscapes.

7. Educational Management: Research on leadership and educational administration, human resource management, educational finance management, school management, educational policies and reforms, and school-community relations, aiming to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of education.

The journal welcomes empirical studies, theoretical contributions, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and methodological papers that contribute to advancing knowledge and understanding in educational research, science education, and educational technology. Interdisciplinary perspectives and international collaborations are encouraged to enrich discussions and broaden the impact of published research.

Peer-review Policy

Peer-review is a system used to assess the quality of a manuscript before publication. Independent researchers in relevant research fields assess submitted manuscripts for originality, validity, and significance to help editors determine whether or not the manuscript should be published in this journal.

The Journal of Educational Research, Science and Technology (JERST) operates a double-blind peer-review system. Reviewers do not know the authors' names or affiliations, and reviewer reports provided to authors are anonymous.

The benefit of double-blind peer review is that it allows reviewers to judge a manuscript based on its content alone, and they are not unconsciously biased by knowing who the author is.

Submitted manuscripts will generally be reviewed by two or more experts who will be asked to evaluate whether the manuscript is scientifically sound and coherent, whether the manuscript is a duplicate of an already published work, and whether the manuscript is clear enough to be published or not. The Editors will make decisions based on these reports and, if necessary, consult with Editorial Board members.

Indexing Service

The full text of all articles is stored in digital archives worldwide to ensure long-term digital preservation.

We work closely with the relevant indexing services, currently indexed Google Scholar, DOAJ, Crossref, and Dimensions, to ensure that articles published in the Journal of Educational Research, Science and Technology (JERST) will be available in their databases when needed.

Open Access Policy & Licensing (Creative Commons)

All articles published by the Journal of Educational Research, Science and Technology (JERST) are freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication, without subscription charges or registration barriers. This is on the principle that making research publications freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge

As authors of articles published in the Journal of Educational Research, Science and Technology (JERST), you are the copyright holders of your article and have granted to any third party, in advance and in perpetuity, the right to use and reproduce or disseminate your article. This means that you, as the author, have a significant say in how your work is used and disseminated. We are continuously working with our author communities to select the best choice of license, the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), which respects your rights and ensures the broadest possible dissemination of your work.

Copyright

Authors of articles published in the Journal of Educational Research, Science and Technology (JERST) retain the copyright of their articles and are free to reproduce and disseminate their work.

Publication Frequency

The Journal of Educational Research, Science and Technology (JERST) is published three times a year, in March, July and November.

Archiving

The Journal of Educational Research, Science and Technology (JERST) utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives for the journal's preservation and restoration.

Plagiarism

Each manuscript published first is a plagiarism-checking process with Plagiarism Checker X, Turnitin, or Ithenticate. The text will be processed when plagiarism scans show results below 25%.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Authors who publish open access in the Journal of Educational Research, Science and Technology (JERST) are required to pay an article processing charge (APC). The APC price will be determined from the date on which the article is accepted for publication.

The current APC is: $15

The $15 fee covers the standard ten (10) page manuscript. An extra $1 per page will be charged for every additional page. The editor will provide instructions for money transfer via bank transfer with the notification of acceptance for the accepted paper. We can provide this free of charge if the author's paper is sent from at least two countries (outside Indonesia).

APC covers the range of publishing services we provide. This includes provision of online tools for Editors and authors, article production and hosting, liaison with abstracting and indexing services, and customer services. The APC, payable when your manuscript is editorially accepted and before publication, is charged to you, your funder, institution, or employer.  

If you find yourself in a situation where you are unable to cover the author fees, we have a process in place to help. A waiver or partial waiver of author fees may be decided by the editor in case of lack of funding, excessive length of the submitted manuscript, or other reasonable reasons provided by the author during the submission. To request a waiver, simply declare your request in the comments in the editor's box during your submission. This process is designed to ensure that authors are aware of their financial options and can make informed decisions about their publication. Please note that a waiver will likely be denied unless it is requested at this stage, and it will have no effect on the review result.