Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Focus & Scope
Belantika Pendidikan
Jendela Pendidikan Indonesia
 
SINTA 4 Accredited Double-blind peer review Open access 2 issues a year · June & November Published since 2018

Belantika Pendidikan publishes original research at the intersection of educational technology, instructional design, and vocational & professional education — work that advances theory and gives educators, curriculum developers, and policymakers something they can act on.

The journal documents educational innovation in Indonesia and Southeast Asia and carries that developing-country perspective into the international literature: problems specific to transitional education systems, described precisely enough to travel. Every article is reviewed double-blind by experts in the relevant field before publication.

What the journal sets out to do
Publish original research
Empirical, theoretical, and methodological studies on educational technology, instructional systems design, and vocational education and training (VET) — reproducible, contextualised, and generalisable.
Connect research to classroom practice
Evidence that informs curriculum reform, pedagogical innovation, digital learning media, and policy decisions in secondary and higher education.
Work across disciplines
Pedagogy, information technology, linguistics, cognitive science, and workforce development — because complex educational problems rarely sit inside one field.
Open the regional conversation
Best practice in vocational, technical, and professional education in developing economies, Industry 4.0 transformation, and post-pandemic learning.
Map the field
Systematic mapping and bibliometric analysis that show the scholarly community where the gaps and priority agendas are.
Eight thematic areas

Submissions are judged on scientific rigour, methodological soundness, contribution to theory or practice, and relevance to at least one theme below.

Educational Technology & Digital Learning
  • E-learning and blended learning systems: design, development, evaluation
  • Web-based, mobile, and Android instructional media
  • AI tools (ChatGPT, LLMs) in teaching, feedback, and assessment
  • Augmented and virtual reality in classroom instruction
  • Interactive media: Google Sites, Wordwall, Flipbook, PowerPoint
  • LMS and platform integration, including Google Classroom
  • Adaptive learning and intelligent tutoring (fuzzy expert systems)
  • Geospatial and photogrammetric technology in teacher training
Instructional Design & Learning Models
  • Problem-based and inquiry-based learning across subjects
  • Cooperative and collaborative models: STAD, Jigsaw, Learning Together
  • Constructivist instructional design and module development
  • Differentiated instruction and learning-style-responsive pedagogy
  • Project-based learning and 21st-century frameworks
  • Blended and flipped learning implementations
  • CDIO and Four-D model instructional material development
  • Quasi-experimental effectiveness studies of teaching methods
Vocational & Technical Education (VET)
  • School–industry link-and-match programs and graduate absorption
  • Work-based learning, apprenticeship, and internship models
  • Curriculum alignment with national and international competency standards
  • Vocational school production units and job fair management
  • Teacher industry internship and professional competency
  • Revitalisation of vocational education under national policy
  • Multi-case and multi-site studies of VET outcomes
  • Workforce readiness, employability, competency-based education
Curriculum Development & Educational Management
  • Curriculum design and reform: Merdeka Belajar, P5 frameworks
  • Educational leadership, principal effectiveness, transformational management
  • Teacher professional development and pedagogical competency
  • Human resource planning in educational institutions
  • Quality improvement strategies and educational planning
  • Parental involvement and community engagement in school achievement
  • Curriculum relevance between higher education and vocational competencies
Language Education & Applied Linguistics
  • English for Specific Purposes (ESP) materials for vocational settings
  • Oral communication, writing, and speaking skills development
  • Genre analysis of academic and professional discourse
  • Translation pedagogy and website translation in language teaching
  • Technology-mediated language learning: mind mapping, Instagram, Gboard
  • Conceptual metaphor and discourse analysis in education
Assessment & Student Development
  • Authentic and thematic assessment design in primary schools
  • Student motivation, self-regulation, and academic achievement
  • Academic procrastination and psychological factors in performance
  • Character education, work discipline, Pancasila learner profile
  • Teaching readiness and professional identity in pre-service teachers
  • Expressive arts therapy and psychological interventions in education
Multicultural, Values & Philosophy of Education
  • Multicultural education: teacher roles, strategies, classroom practice
  • Religious and values-based teaching: Islamic, local wisdom, Aswaja
  • Cultural significance and student identity in pluralistic classrooms
  • Philosophical and sociological foundations of integrated education
  • Nationalism, civic character, and religious education integration
Research Methodology & Systematic Reviews
  • Bibliometric analysis of research trends (Scopus / WoS data)
  • Systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses
  • Mixed-methods and qualitative designs in educational settings
  • Case study research in schools, vocational institutions, universities
  • Trend mapping: philosophy of education, sport education, family economic education, AR in learning
Article types accepted
Original research article Systematic literature review Bibliometric analysis Multi-site / multi-case study Theoretical & conceptual paper Quasi-experimental study Educational design research Research-based practice report
Before you submit, check these
Every manuscriptReviewed double-blind by at least two expert reviewers.
Development researchReport data on validity, practicality, and effectiveness.
Quasi-experimental studiesReport effect sizes and homogeneity analyses.
Bibliometric studiesDisclose the database, search strategy, and timeframe.
Where the research comes from
Authors worldwide are welcome, and the journal keeps a deliberate commitment to Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Findings from transitional education systems have comparative value for the international community — vocational reform, technology adoption under resource constraints, multilingual classrooms, national curriculum implementation. Studies in other contexts are welcome when they contribute explicitly to a theme above; cross-national and comparative work is especially encouraged.
Who reads it
Researchers and academic educators, instructional designers, curriculum specialists, school and university administrators, language education practitioners, vocational education policymakers, and postgraduate students in education, educational technology, applied linguistics, and neighbouring fields.

 

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Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

Every manuscript submitted to Belantika Pendidikan is reviewed double-blind: authors and reviewers are not told each other's identity at any stage. The editorial team first screens the submission for fit with the journal's focus and scope, for compliance with the author guidelines, and for similarity. Manuscripts that pass screening go to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant area.

The final decision rests with the Editorial Board and is based on the reviewers' recommendations, methodological soundness, originality, and the contribution the work makes to education research and practice. Reviewers are asked to declare any conflict of interest and to decline the assignment where one exists.

Where a manuscript raises ethical concerns — research involving children or other vulnerable participants, sensitive cultural material, or missing ethical clearance — the editors may seek additional expert advice, request documentation, or decline to proceed with review.

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Screening
Scope, guidelines, and a Turnitin (iThenticate) similarity check. Similarity above 30% is desk-rejected.
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Double-blind review by two or more reviewers
Reviewers assess originality, method, evidence, clarity, and contribution, and recommend accept, revise, or reject.
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Revision and decision
Authors respond point by point. The Editorial Board decides at its concluding meeting; a rejected manuscript may not be resubmitted in substantially the same form.
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Production and publication
Copyediting, layout, proof approval by the corresponding author, DOI registration with Crossref, and release in the June or November issue.

 

Publication Frequency

Belantika Pendidikan is published biannually since 2018 [Number 1 (June) & 2 (November)]

 

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

 

Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...

 
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