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About This Journal

Buletin Konseling Inovatif serves as a multidisciplinary platform for studies in psychology, counseling, and character education. Its scope includes areas such as student mental well-being, innovative approaches to counseling, values and character formation, the influence of family and educational settings, the use of educational technology, and teaching competencies. Although the journal emphasizes research originating from Indonesia, it also invites contributions from international scholars that provide comparative perspectives or globally relevant findings. This journal is follow the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Journal History

Buletin Konseling Inovatif was first published in 2021 with a biannual publication frequency. Starting in 2023, the journal increased its publication frequency to three issues per year. In 2023, the journal was nationally accredited at Sinta Level 3, and in 2024, it achieved an upgraded accreditation status of Sinta Level 2.

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Publication Schedule

Buletin Konseling Inovatif published regularly three times a year in:

  • February
  • June
  • October

Important Dates:

  • Paper submission date: Anytime
  • Acceptance notification: hopefully in 5–6 weeks from submission date

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Speed/ Acceptance

  • 10 days average from submission to first editorial decision
  • 60 days average from editorial acceptance to publication
  • 45% acceptance rate

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Language

The publication language of the journal is English.

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Digital Archiving

The journal is digitally preserved through the Internet Archive, ensuring long-term accessibility of its published content.

Each article is also assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) from CrossRef, providing a permanent and reliable means of citation and retrieval.

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The journal does not accept adverts from third parties.

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Revenue Sources

This journal is financially supported through institutional support and author fees. We ensure that the availability of institutional funding or the payment of author fees, or even waiver status, does not influence editorial decision-making in any way. All submissions undergo a rigorous and impartial peer-review process to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity

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Direct Marketing

This journal conducts direct marketing activities in a targeted and professional manner. Occasionally, we publish Call for Papers announcements on the journal’s website and/or send them via email to relevant researchers and scholars. All information provided about the journal and publisher is accurate, truthful, and not misleading. We ensure that our outreach efforts remain appropriate and unobtrusive, respecting recipients' preferences and professional engagement.

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Target Readership

Buletin Konseling Inovatif is intended for a broad community of academics, professionals, and practitioners working in psychology, counseling, education, and character development. The journal is particularly relevant for researchers and scholars investigating student mental health, innovative counseling practices, values and character education, and the influence of family and school environments on learning and well-being.

Educators, teacher trainers, and specialists in educational technology and pedagogy will benefit from studies addressing teaching competence, digital tools for learning, and integrative approaches that support holistic student development. The journal also serves practicing counselors, school psychologists, and education professionals who are directly engaged in supporting students’ mental health, personal growth, and academic success.

Policymakers and institutional leaders concerned with educational reform, curriculum design, and mental health initiatives in schools and universities will find the journal valuable for evidence-based strategies that strengthen both learning outcomes and character education. Graduate students and early-career researchers in psychology, counseling, and education are also encouraged to draw on the journal’s theoretical and empirical contributions.

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