About the Journal

DOI: https://doi.org/10.70376/jerp

Journal of Educational Research and Practice (JERP) is a peer-reviewed open-access journal published by Yayasan Centre for Studying and Milieu Development of Indonesia (CESMiD) in formal collaboration with Perkumpulan Dosen Tarbiyah Islam Indonesia (PDTII). The journal publishes educational research that advances social justice, community empowerment, critical awareness, and sustainable development. JERP emphasizes context-responsive and practice-oriented scholarship that bridges research, policy, and community realities, particularly in the Global South.

Publication Details

 

Aims and Scope Statement

Journal of Educational Research and Practice (JERP) is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication that advances educational scholarship and practice in four key areas: education for social justice, defined as the equitable distribution of resources and opportunities; education for community empowerment, which enables individuals and groups to influence decisions and policies; education in critical awareness, involving the analysis and questioning of norms, power structures, and assumptions; and education for sustainable development, which seeks to meet present needs without compromising those of future generations.

JERP adopts an interdisciplinary approach and conceptualizes education as a transformative discipline. The journal seeks to bridge rigorous academic inquiry with lived social realities. Education is regarded as a structured and inclusive process that reduces inequality, nurtures community agency, and fosters practices responsive to specific contexts and societies. This perspective amplifies the voices and experiences of individuals in diverse and underserved settings.

JERP prioritizes studies that are theoretically informed, methodologically rigorous, and attentive to diverse perspectives. Such studies facilitate the integration of educational research, practice, and policy. The journal’s focus areas include education for social justice, community empowerment, critical awareness, and sustainable development. JERP welcomes empirically grounded work that offers broad analytical or comparative insights and encourages submissions from all regions, with particular emphasis on the Global South and Southeast Asia.

The journal publishes original research articles, conceptual papers, systematic reviews, case studies, and practice-based reports in the following areas, among others:

  • Education for social justice, equity, and inclusion
  • Community-based and participatory education
  • Critical pedagogy and transformative learning
  • Teacher development and professional practice
  • Curriculum, assessment, and pedagogical innovation
  • Educational policy, governance, and reform
  • Educational technology and digital inclusion
  • Non-formal, informal, inclusive, and lifelong learning

JERP welcomes submissions that focus on or help marginalized and underrepresented communities. The journal values research that uses local knowledge and supports educational practices that make a real positive difference. Submissions should show strong analysis and clear methods. They should talk about equity, community, or social impact, and explain the theory or methods used in the research. Authors should make sure these points are clear in their papers.

Submissions that only describe things, do not have strong analysis, or do not talk about equity, community, or social impact may not be accepted by the journal. Authors should include a statement in their papers. This statement should explain how the submission fits the journal’s goals and meets the requirements for analysis and theory.

 

Frequency

JERP is published three times a year, in March, July, and November. This schedule helps share high-quality research and knowledge in education regularly.

 

Objectives

JERP fosters knowledge exchange among academics, practitioners, and policymakers by providing a critical, collaborative platform that connects educational research with social realities. The journal advances scholarship in social justice, community empowerment, and critical awareness, and promotes context-responsive, culturally grounded educational practices.

JERP prioritizes studies bridging local and global perspectives. It values work addressing educational inequalities, marginalized communities, and the transformative role of education in underserved contexts. This focus deepens understanding of education as a socially embedded, transformative field.

 

Audience

JERP is intended for an international audience of scholars, educators, practitioners, and policymakers engaged in education and related fields. The journal targets researchers in critical and applied educational studies. It also targets educators and practitioners seeking relevant, socially impactful teaching and learning approaches. Policymakers and stakeholders need evidence-based insights to shape equitable and responsive educational policies. JERP especially appeals to those engaged with Global South contexts, community-based education, and issues of equity and inclusion.

 

Submission Guidelines

Submissions must be theoretically rigorous and methodologically sound. Each manuscript should clearly articulate its relevance to social justice, community engagement, or educational transformation. Authors must explicitly state how their work integrates research, practice, or policy and describe the unique contribution of this integration.

JERP welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, systematic reviews, case studies, and practice-based reports. All submissions undergo double-blind peer review to assess academic quality, relevance, and alignment with the journal’s scope. The journal does not accept manuscripts that are merely descriptive, lack analysis, or fail to address equity, community, or social impact.

 

Accessibility

JERP is an open-access journal. Its online platform ensures global accessibility and enables published work to reach academic and professional communities worldwide. JERP amplifies contextually grounded knowledge, particularly from the Global South and Southeast Asia, and contributes to global discussions. By linking local insights with broader debates, JERP advances impactful, socially engaged research.

 

 

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