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About Journal

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling (Journal of Guidance and Counseling Studies) publishes applied research, innovative practices, and theoretical perspectives addressing real-world issues in the field of guidance and counseling across various educational levels and settings. It is committed to advancing professional discourse and evidence-based practices in school counseling, youth development, and educational guidance. This journal is follow the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Journal History

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling (Journal of Guidance and Counseling Studies) was first published in 2016 through the platform https://journal2.um.ac.id/index.php/jkbk. In 2017, the journal was successfully indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), enhancing its international visibility. Since March 2017, it has been accredited as a “Rank 2” (Peringkat 2) scientific journal under the Decree of the Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia (Decree No. 34/E/KPT/2018, dated December 10th, 2018).

In 2019, editorial leadership was passed to Prof. Adi Atmoko as Editor-in-Chief, succeeding Prof. IM. Hambali. Starting in 2021, the journal adjusted its publication frequency from four issues per year to three issues per year (April, August, and December), aiming for a more focused and consistent editorial workflow. In the same year, the journal underwent re-accreditation and successfully maintained its “Rank 2” status.

In 2024, the journal transitioned to a new platform and publication system at https://citeus.um.ac.id/jkbk, which now serves as its official and active publication site.

In 2025, the journal completed another round of national re-accreditation and once again retained its status as a “Rank 2” (Peringkat 2) scientific journal under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia.

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Abstracting and Indexing

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Publication Schedule

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling (Journal of Guidance and Counseling Studies) published regularly three times a year in:

  • April
  • August
  • December

Important Dates:

  • Paper submission date: Anytime
  • Acceptance notification: hopefully in 4–5 weeks from submission date

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Speed/ Acceptance

  • 2-3 weeks average from submission to first editorial decision
  • 2-3 weeks average from editorial acceptance to publication
  • 35% 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

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling (Journal of Guidance and Counseling Studies) is intended for a broad and interdisciplinary readership that includes professionals, researchers, and practitioners dedicated to advancing effective, context-responsive, and evidence-based practices in guidance and counseling.

The journal primarily appeals to:

  • Academics and researchers in guidance and counseling, educational psychology, youth development, and educational sciences who are exploring real-world student issues, innovative counseling approaches, and school-based interventions;
  • School counselors, teacher-counselors, and educational psychologists who are directly involved in providing guidance services at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels;
  • Graduate students and early-career scholars pursuing advanced studies in counseling, educational guidance, developmental psychology, or socio-emotional learning frameworks;
  • Counselor educators and training institutions engaged in curriculum development and professional training programs to prepare the next generation of reflective, competent, and ethical counseling professionals.

In addition, the journal is a relevant resource for:

  • Policymakers and education administrators who develop and evaluate student support systems and national guidance frameworks;
  • Community-based practitioners and NGO workers involved in youth empowerment, behavior change programs, and school-community collaboration;
  • Stakeholders in education and mental health service delivery who are interested in integrating counseling strategies to promote student well-being, resilience, and holistic development across diverse school communities.

By offering a platform for practical insights and empirically grounded innovations, the journal aims to foster academic-practice dialogue and contribute meaningfully to the development of counseling practices that are inclusive, sustainable, and responsive to real-life educational challenges.

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