Focus and Scope

Focus and Scope

JPK (Jurnal Pendidikan Khusus) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes primary research and scholarly reviews on the education of children and individuals with special needs and disabilities, from mild to severe.

Focus

JPK is a multidisciplinary forum for academics, researchers, teachers, therapists, and other professionals in special and inclusive education. It favours work that improves learning, participation, and quality of life for learners with special needs.

Scope

Issues in education and services for individuals/learners with special needs:

Visual, hearing, and physical impairmentIntellectual disabilitiesAutism spectrum disorderADHDSpecific learning disabilitiesEmotional and behavioral disordersGifted-talented and twice-exceptional learnersMultiple disabilities

including:

1
Special and inclusive education
policy, frameworks, school practice, teacher preparation, and school culture
2
Assessment, identification, and early intervention
3
Curriculum adaptation, individualized educational programs, and instructional strategies
4
Assistive technology and accessible learning media
5
Rehabilitation, therapy, and related services
6
Transition to work and independent living
7
Disability rights and social participation
as they relate to education
8
Family and community partnership and collaboration

Article types

Research articles (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods)Intervention studies (including single-subject designs)Integrative and systematic reviewsCritical commentariesSpecial thematic issues

See the Author Guidelines for details.

Journal at a glance

Language
Indonesian and English
Frequency
Two issues per year, in May and November
ISSN
1858-0998 (print) | 2580-6475 (online)
DOI prefix
10.21831
Publisher
Department of Special Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, in collaboration with Asosiasi Profesional Ortopedagogik Indonesia (APOI)