About the Journal

Focus and Scope

JIPSINDO is published by the Department of Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Social Sciences and Political Sciences, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta in collaboration with the Association of Indonesian Bachelor of Social Sciences Education (HISPISI) twice a year in March and September. JIPSINDO welcomes and acknowledges original research papers about Social Sciences education written by researchers, academicians, professionals, and practitioners from all over the world. Journal scope focuses on research about Social Science education, including: curriculum, social training and teaching, instructional media, and evaluation. The paper, which contains research on environmental education, moral education, and cultural and local wisdom education, will also be the focus of this journal.

Peer Review Process

The submitted manuscript was first reviewed by an editor. It will be evaluated in the office, whether it is suitable for JIPSINDO's focus and scope or has a major methodological flaw and similarity score using Turnitin. The manuscript will be sent to at least two reviewers (single blind peer review). Reviewers' comments are then sent to the editor.
The suggested decision will be evaluated in an editorial board meeting based on the reviewer's recommendation from among several possibilities: rejected, requires major revision, needs minor revision, or accepted. Afterward, the editor will send the final decision to the corresponding author.

Publication Frequency

JIPSINDO is a biannually open-access peer-reviewed journal published in March and September every year

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.

Sources of Support

Journal History

JIPSINDO, Jurnal Pendidikan Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial Indonesia, was first published on March 1, 2014, as a platform for publication and dissemination of research and development of social sciences (Social Studies), both theoretical and implementation in elementary school levels and universities. JIPSINDO is accredited by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture with  ISSN  2355-0139 (printed) and ISSN 2615-7594 (online). JIPSINDO is acknowledged and indexed by the Science and Technology Index in category 3 (SINTA 3) with Certificate Number 34/E/KPT/2018.