Journal profile
International Journal on Research in STEM Education
ISSN 2721-3242 · eISSN 2721-2904 · Research Synergy Foundation · Indonesia
International Journal on Research in STEM Education: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 10 weeks (community reports); 21 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal on Research in STEM Education is published by Research Synergy Foundation. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Science Education and Pedagogy, STEM Education and Educational Methods and Outcomes, together about 37.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
STEM Education Research IJRSE publishes research that advances knowledge, theory, and practice in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, with an emphasis on scholarly contribution and international relevance. The journal welcomes empirical and scholarly contributions addressing STEM disciplines individually, across disciplines, or through integrated STEM approaches in diverse educational contexts. Multidisciplinary perspectives are welcomed where they provide meaningful contributions to understanding and advancing STEM education. Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development The journal welcomes research on teaching, learning, curriculum, assessment, and professional development across STEM education. Areas of interest include innovative pedagogies, curriculum design and implementation, student engagement and motivation, learning outcomes, teacher preparation, professional development, and the advancement of teaching competencies in disciplinary and integrated STEM contexts. Particular attention is given to the evolving role of emerging technologies and their educational applications in STEM education, including artificial intelligence (AI), learning analytics, adaptive and personalised learning, virtual and simulated learning environments, and other technology-enhanced approaches. The journal encourages research examining how these developments can enhance teaching and learning, curriculum innovation, assessment, teacher professional learning, and the development of future-oriented STEM competencies. Research, Innovation, Policy, and Practice IJRSE welcomes research that connects scholarly evidence, educational innovation, policy, and practice in STEM education. This includes studies addressing emerging educational challenges, equity and inclusion, educational quality, institutional transformation, and the implementation and scaling of STEM education across diverse institutional, cultural, and educational contexts. The journal particularly values research that moves beyond reporting context-specific findings by demonstrating scholarly contribution, broader relevance, and implications for the advancement of STEM education internationally.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Udan KusmawanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 9, Australia 1, Malaysia 1, Saudi Arabia 1, Nigeria 1 (13 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Science Education and PedagogySocial Sciences16.9%
- STEM EducationSocial Sciences11.4%
- Educational Methods and OutcomesSocial Sciences9.6%
- Mathematics Education and Teaching TechniquesSocial Sciences4.6%
- Problem and Project Based LearningSocial Sciences4.6%
- Mathematics Education and PedagogyMathematics4.6%
- Artificial Intelligence in EducationComputer Science4.1%
- Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive LearningComputer Science3.7%
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
ScopusPublisher website
Other: Dimensions, Google Scholar, ROAD, Crossref, Garuda, SINTA
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
- 9OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.7OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 138 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 23 | 55 |
| 2025 | 21 | 21 | 95 |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 50 |
| 2023 | 19 | 19 | 94 |
| 2022 | 20 | 20 | 30 |
| 2021 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
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 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| 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
- ≤ 250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- editorialThe International Journal of Research in STEM Education (IJRSE) accepts manuscripts under the following categories. Authors should select the appropriate manusc…main text ≤ 5,000 words
- meta-analysisThe International Journal of Research in STEM Education (IJRSE) accepts manuscripts under the following categories. Authors should select the appropriate manusc…main text ≤ 5,000 words
- original researchThe International Journal of Research in STEM Education (IJRSE) accepts manuscripts under the following categories. Authors should select the appropriate manusc…Length not stated
- perspectiveThe International Journal of Research in STEM Education (IJRSE) accepts manuscripts under the following categories. Authors should select the appropriate manusc…Length not stated
- research articleThe International Journal of Research in STEM Education (IJRSE) accepts manuscripts under the following categories. Authors should select the appropriate manusc…main text ≤ 7,000 words
- reviewThe International Journal of Research in STEM Education (IJRSE) accepts manuscripts under the following categories. Authors should select the appropriate manusc…Length not stated
- systematic reviewThe International Journal of Research in STEM Education (IJRSE) accepts manuscripts under the following categories. Authors should select the appropriate manusc…main text ≤ 5,000 words
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
- Research Synergy Foundation
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2721-3242
- Electronic ISSN
- 2721-2904
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 8, Issue 1-1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal on Research in STEM Education
How long does peer review take at International Journal on Research in STEM Education?
Authors report an average review time of about 10 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 International Journal on Research in STEM Education?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; 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 International Journal on Research in STEM Education based?
Of the 13 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (9), Australia (1) and Malaysia (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal on Research in STEM Education?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal on Research in STEM Education is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Scopus; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is International Journal on Research in STEM Education open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal on Research in STEM Education is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .