Journal profile
Child Education Journal
ISSN 2685-189X · eISSN 2685-1903 · Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya · Indonesia
Child Education Journal: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 6 weeks (community reports); acceptance rate 19% (journal website); 24 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Child Education Journal is published by Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Child Development and Education, Early Childhood Education and Development and Education Systems and Policies, together about 35.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education and Developmental and Educational Psychology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
CEJ (Childhood Education Journal) provides a high-impact, multidisciplinary forum bridging specialized sciences with innovative pedagogical practices. Our scope includes: Strategic Scopus Q1 Pillars CEJ prioritizes unique global contributions connecting tradition, science, and ethics: Neuro-Islamic Pedagogy Synthesizing brain science with religious habituation (Tahfidz dini) for cognitive excellence. Early Moderation Preventing radicalism through tolerant SEL kurikulum in early learning environments. Digital Resilience Ethical AI/VR integration to build digital resiliensi and well-being for the next generation. 1. Neuro-Islamic Pedagogy Synaptic plasticity in religious habituation (Tahfidz). Neurobiological cognitive growth in early learners. Sensory-motor brain-based learning mechanisms. 2. Educational Technology Adaptive AI-driven instructional systems. Immersive VR and AR learning simulations. Digital literacy and critical thinking development. 3. Visual Design (DKV) UI/UX for educational tools and app interfaces. Visual storytelling for character habituation. Iconography and semiotics in early childhood media. 4. Sharia Finance & MSMEs Early financial literacy and business ethics. Sharia banking principles in school financial units. Sustainability of educational-linked MSMEs (UMKM). 5. Chemical & Material Safety Safety analysis of instructional media materials. Non-toxic material development for school equipment. Health management of educational school environments. 6. Industrial Engineering School ergonomics and child-safe furniture design. Safety management systems (K3) for institutions. Educational workflow optimization and efficiency. 7. STEM & Science Innovations Innovative Math and Biology teaching models. Ethnoscience integration in the curriculum. Scientific literacy in primary educational settings. 8. Sociology & Communication Digital parenting frameworks and family sociology. Impact of mass media on childhood social behavior. Communication dynamics in multicultural classrooms. 9. Religious Moderation Pedagogy for radicalism prevention (Tawassut). Interfaith tolerance through inclusive SEL models. Historical analysis of identity in religious education. 10. Leadership & Management Strategic instructional leadership in school settings. Information system management for institutions. National and global PAUD policy comparative analysis. 11. Physical Ed & Sport Motoric skill acquisition and sportsmanship. Emotional self-regulation through physical
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Fifi Khoirul FitriyahPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 5%); most named Indonesia 15, Mainland China 1, United States 1, Australia 1, Türkiye 1 (20 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Child Development and EducationSocial Sciences15.3%
- Early Childhood Education and DevelopmentSocial Sciences14.8%
- Education Systems and PoliciesBusiness, Management and Accounting5.5%
- Education and Character DevelopmentSocial Sciences5.1%
- English Language Learning and TeachingComputer Science5.1%
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities4.7%
- Language Acquisition and EducationPsychology4.7%
- Language Development and DisordersPsychology4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 12OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 13OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.53OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 145 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 12 | 43 |
| 2025 | 24 | 24 | 61 |
| 2024 | 21 | 21 | 97 |
| 2023 | 19 | 19 | 123 |
| 2022 | 20 | 20 | 109 |
| 2021 | 21 | 21 | 56 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 19%Publisher website ·
- Submission to publication
- 156 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 6 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | IDR 500,000 | No | CC BY-SA | |
| LetPub | IDR 500,000 | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 200–250 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2685-189X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2685-1903
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Child Education Journal
How long does peer review take at Child Education Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 6 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 19%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Child Education Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–250 words; Keywords: 3–5; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words; Reference style: APA. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Child Education Journal based?
Of the 20 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (15), Mainland China (1) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Child Education Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Child Education Journal is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Child Education Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Child Education Journal is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .