About the Journal

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA is a  peer reviewed and open access scientific journal published firstly by the Graduate School of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. However, since early 2020, the journal then managed and published by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. Recently this journal is managed in collaboration with the Physical Society Indonesia (PSI). the journal publishes articles in English, covering a wide range of research topics in Science Education, Physics Education, Chemistry Education, and Biology Education. These topics include instructional design and strategies, learning media, and assessment at both secondary school and university levels. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. The journal accepts original research, meta-analyses, and systematic literature reviews. Indexed in several abstracting services, Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA ensures broad visibility. Adhering to COPE principles, Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA is committed to maintaining high academic standards and providing free access to its content. 

Focus 

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA (JIPI) aims to be a reputable platform for advancing scholarship in science education, with a particular emphasis on physics education, chemistry education, and biology education. The journal is dedicated to publishing innovative and high-quality research that contributes to the theory, practice, and policy of science education across diverse educational contexts. JIPI focuses on empirical research, theoretical analyses, and research & development studies that address curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and technology integration in science education.

The journal particularly emphasizes research at the secondary school and higher education levels, as well as pre-service and in-service teacher education, with a special interest in studies that incorporate local wisdom and contextual challenges to improve global science education practices.

Scope

JIPI publishes significant contributions in the field of science education (IPA), covering the following areas:

• Curriculum design and development in physics, chemistry, and biology education.

• Teaching strategies, learning models, and innovative pedagogies for science education.

• Instructional materials and resources, including digital learning, e-learning platforms, and virtual laboratories.

• Assessment and evaluation methods in science education.

• Integration of local wisdom and cultural contexts in science learning.

• Educational technology applications for enhancing science teaching and learning.

• Teacher professional development, both pre-service and in-service, in science-related fields.

• Comparative and policy studies in science education at national or international levels.

• Systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses offering new perspectives in science education.

• Research and development (R&D) studies that produce innovative educational products, models, or practices.

Article Types
JIPI accepts various types of scholarly contributions, including:

• Original empirical research with strong theoretical and practical implications.

• Theoretical and conceptual articles advancing science education frameworks.

• Systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses synthesizing current knowledge.

• Comparative and critical policy analyses in science education.

• Research and development studies presenting novel approaches, models, or tools.

Peer Review Process

1. Editors first review the submitted manuscript, called the initial review the editors. It will be desk evaluated whether the submitted manuscript is suitable for the Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA based on focus and scope, similarity score by using Anti-Plagiarism Software, methodological flaw, readability of the articles, and adhering to the submitted paper template.

2. Furthermore, the manuscript will be sent to at least two anonymous reviewers (Double-Blind Peer-Review).

3. The anonymous reviewers' comments are then sent to the corresponding author for necessary actions and responses. Afterward, the editorial team meeting suggested the final decision on the revised manuscript by the authors.

4. Finally, the Editor will send the final decision to the corresponding author.

5. The accepted manuscript then continued to the copyediting and layout editing process to prepare the camera-ready paper

Publication Frequency

The journal is published twice a year, April and October.

Open Access Policy

This journal is an open-access journal that provides immediate, worldwide, barrier-free access to the full text of all published articles without charge readers or their institutions for access. Readers have the right to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of all articles in the Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA (JIPI). 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.

Sponsors

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA is managed in collaboration with:

• Physical Society of Indonesia (PSI)

Journal History

1. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA was firstly published in 2015.
2. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA has attained printed ISSN of 2406-9205 under the decree No. 005.064/Jl.3.2/SK.ISSN/2014.10 (started from Vol. 1 No. 2, October 2014).
3. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA has attained electronic ISSN of 2477-4820 under the decree No. 0005.24774820/JI.3.1/SK.ISSN/2015.12 on 3 December 2015 (prevailed from Vol. 1 No. 2, October 2015)
4. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA applies new header on its manuscript started from Vol. 2 No. 1, 2016.
5. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA is managed and published by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Since 2020.
6. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA applies new header on its manuscript started from Vol. 9 No. 1, 2023
7. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA applies new cover on its manuscript started from Vol. 9 No. 1, 2023.
8. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA applies new template on its manuscript started from Desember 2024.
9. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA is accredited Sinta 2 from Volume 10 Number 1, Year 2024 to Volume 14 Number 2, Year 2028.