Journal profile
Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education
ISSN 2615-8639 · Unit Riset dan Publikasi Ilmiah FTK UIN Raden Intan Lampung · Indonesia
Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 5 weeks (community reports); 59 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education is published by Unit Riset dan Publikasi Ilmiah FTK UIN Raden Intan Lampung. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Educational Methods and Outcomes, Mathematics Education and Pedagogy and STEM Education, together about 52% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The focus of IJSME is to integrate cultural perspectives into science and mathematics education, creating a platform that bridges local wisdom with contemporary educational practices. While centered on the Indonesian educational context, IJSME also welcomes contributions from international scholars whose research aligns with these themes, fostering a global exchange of innovative ideas and practices. Scope of IJSME: 1. Ethnomathematics and Ethnoscience: Studies that explore how local wisdom and cultural practices can enrich science and mathematics education, linking students’ cultural identities with academic learning. 2. Innovative Learning Media and Technology: Research focused on developing and applying digital and hands-on tools to deepen conceptual understanding, with an emphasis on culturally relevant and sustainable learning resources. 3. Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Models: Frameworks and methodologies that incorporate students' cultural backgrounds to enhance engagement, inclusivity, and responsiveness in learning environments. 4. Culturally Insightful Assessment and Evaluation: Research on creating fair and inclusive assessment tools that accurately reflect the diverse cultural backgrounds and abilities of students in science and mathematics. Additionally, IJSME accepts articles on unique and specific topics within science and mathematics education, enriching the field with diverse cultural insights and interdisciplinary approaches.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Rahma DianiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 23, Japan 1, South Korea 1, Greece 1, Malaysia 1 (27 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Educational Methods and OutcomesSocial Sciences19.9%
- Mathematics Education and PedagogyMathematics16.8%
- STEM EducationSocial Sciences15.3%
- Mathematics Education and Teaching TechniquesSocial Sciences8.9%
- Science Education and PedagogySocial Sciences8.1%
- Innovative Education Methods and ToolsDecision Sciences3.4%
- Education and Critical Thinking DevelopmentSocial Sciences3.3%
- Multimedia Learning SystemsComputer Science3.3%
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
SINTA, Google Scholar, DimensionPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- 19OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 49OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.84OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 354 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 39 | 163 |
| 2025 | 59 | 59 | 163 |
| 2024 | 45 | 45 | 313 |
| 2023 | 37 | 37 | 529 |
| 2022 | 31 | 31 | 395 |
| 2021 | 30 | 30 | 226 |
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 5 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 5 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 2,500,000 | No | CC BY-SA | |
| OpenAlex | IDR 300,000 | — | — | |
| LetPub | IDR 300,000 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Reference style
- IEEE
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics
- Publication ethics
Revenue Sources, Advertising, and Direct Marketing Model summary
Revenue Sources, Advertising, and Direct Marketing
Source ↗Publisher website ·
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
- Unit Riset dan Publikasi Ilmiah FTK UIN Raden Intan Lampung
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- Indonesian
- ISSN
- 2615-8639
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 9, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education
How long does peer review take at Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education?
Authors report an average review time of about 5 weeks. 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 Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Reference style: IEEE; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required. 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 Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education based?
Of the 27 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (23), Japan (1) and South Korea (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education open access, and what is the APC?
Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .