About This Journal
Jurnal Pendidikan Sains (JPS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by the Graduate School of Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia. The journal publishes original research and scholarly articles that contribute to the advancement of science education, including Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Physics Education, Mathematics Education, Basic Science Education, and Vocational Education.
JPS addresses emerging issues, research developments, and pedagogical innovations in science education. It promotes scientific thinking, inquiry-based learning, evidence-informed teaching, and reflective educational practices to improve the quality of science learning across different educational levels and contexts.
The journal is committed to responsible scholarly publishing and follows the ethical principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Its scholarly mission also supports Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4): Quality Education, particularly through research that advances inclusive, equitable, and effective science education.
Jurnal Pendidikan Sains was first published in 2013 by the Graduate School of Universitas Negeri Malang. Initially established as a platform for disseminating scholarly research within Indonesia, the journal has progressively expanded its academic reach to engage international authors, researchers, and readers. JPS is discoverable through scholarly services including DOAJ, Google Scholar, and other bibliographic databases. This development reflects its continuing commitment to scholarly quality, academic collaboration, and international visibility.
Jurnal Pendidikan Sains is published four times a year:
| March | June | September | December |
Manuscript Submission: Open throughout the year.
Acceptance Notification: Approximately 6–8 weeks after submission, depending on peer-review outcomes and revisions.
| Submission to First Editorial Decision | 10–15 days (average) |
| Editorial Acceptance to Publication | 6–8 weeks (average) |
| Estimated Acceptance Rate | 45% |
Processing times may vary according to manuscript quality, reviewer availability, revision requirements, and production schedules.
JPS accepts manuscripts written in either English or Bahasa Indonesia. Authors are required to provide abstracts in both languages to enhance accessibility and discoverability among national and international readers. Manuscripts should be written in clear, accurate, and academically appropriate language.
Jurnal Pendidikan Sains supports the long-term accessibility and preservation of scholarly publications through digital archiving mechanisms, including the Internet Archive and institutional repositories. The journal also identifies CLOCKSS as part of its digital preservation arrangements.
Published articles are assigned unique Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), registered through Crossref, supporting persistent identification, reliable citation, and scholarly content discovery.
JPS does not accept third-party commercial advertisements. Its editorial and publication activities remain focused on academic integrity, scholarly quality, and the independent dissemination of scientific knowledge. Advertising interests do not influence editorial decisions or published content.
Jurnal Pendidikan Sains is financially supported through institutional funding and Article Processing Charges (APC). The APC is IDR 500,000 per accepted article.
Editorial Independence: All editorial decisions are based exclusively on scholarly merit, originality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal's scope. Payment or funding status does not influence manuscript evaluation or acceptance decisions.
JPS conducts targeted and professional academic outreach through official email communications, Calls for Papers, journal website announcements, and relevant scholarly networks. All promotional activities are conducted transparently and ethically, with respect for academic standards, recipient privacy, and responsible scholarly communication. The journal does not engage in misleading or unsolicited promotional practices.
Jurnal Pendidikan Sains serves a broad academic and professional readership, including:
- Researchers and scholars in science education and pedagogy
- School teachers and curriculum developers at all educational levels
- University lecturers and students in teacher education institutions
- Educational policymakers and science curriculum reform specialists
- Educational consultants and instructional designers
The journal also provides a scholarly reference for individuals and institutions committed to improving the quality of science teaching and learning in formal and informal educational settings.