Journal profile
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research
ISSN 2722-9688 · eISSN 2722-9696 · Yayasan Keluarga Guru Mandiri · Indonesia
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 24 weeks (community reports); 106 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research is published by Yayasan Keluarga Guru Mandiri. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Educational Methods and Outcomes, STEM Education and Multicultural Education and Local Wisdom, together about 29.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research focuses on the interconnections between culture, society, and local wisdom within diverse global contexts, particularly in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. It provides a scholarly platform for empirical and theoretical research into how cultural heritage, traditions, and local knowledge systems shape and are shaped by social dynamics, environmental interactions, and artistic expressions. The journal encourages interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the complexities of cultural continuity and transformation in contemporary societies. The journal welcomes original research articles, case studies, and critical reviews that address a scope of topics, including, but not limited to: Cultural Heritage and Preservation: Studies on the documentation, revitalization, and safeguarding of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, including traditions, rituals, languages, and indigenous knowledge systems.Social Change and Adaptation: Ethnographic and sociological analyses of how communities adapt to social, economic, and environmental changes, focusing on the role of cultural values and local wisdom in fostering resilience and inclusivity.Language, Art, and Representation: Research on the role of language, performing arts, visual arts, and other cultural expressions in reflecting, shaping, and challenging societal norms, ideologies, and identities. This includes ethno-linguistic studies, critical discourse analysis, and explorations of artistic contributions to well-being.Local Wisdom and Sustainable Development: Research on the application and contribution of local ecological knowledge, traditional governance systems, and community-based practices to sustainable development, environmental conservation, and the competitiveness of local economies.Cultural Determinism and Inclusivity: Investigations of how cultural frameworks influence social structures and practices, particularly about inclusivity, social cohesion, and the interaction between cultural groups.Ethnolinguistics and Sociolinguistics: Studies on language variation, language change, and the relationship between language and cultural identity, particularly within specific ethnic or community contexts.Symbolism and Meaning-Making: Analyses of the symbolic meanings in cultural practices, artifacts, and nomenclatures and their significance for local communities. The journal is particularly interested in contributions that offer authentic theoretical
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Parmin ParminPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 20, Malaysia 3, Thailand 3, Japan 1, South Korea 1 (33 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Educational Methods and OutcomesSocial Sciences12.1%
- STEM EducationSocial Sciences10.3%
- Multicultural Education and Local WisdomSocial Sciences7.6%
- Education and Character DevelopmentSocial Sciences6.2%
- Science Education and PedagogySocial Sciences5.5%
- Educational Curriculum and Learning MethodsSocial Sciences5.5%
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities4.4%
- Problem and Project Based LearningSocial Sciences4.2%
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, Dimensions, Garuda, SINTAPublisher 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
- 21OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 56OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.98OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 447 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60 | 60 | 253 |
| 2025 | 106 | 106 | 339 |
| 2024 | 84 | 84 | 437 |
| 2023 | 84 | 84 | 556 |
| 2022 | 88 | 88 | 287 |
| 2021 | 13 | 13 | 108 |
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 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 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 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | IDR 500,000 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 110 / IDR 1,500,000 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–200 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship 1. Authorship and Accountability
AI cannot be an Author: AI tools and AI-assisted technologies (e.g., Large Language Models, Generative AI) do not meet the criteria for authorship as they cannot take responsibility for the content, integrity, or originality of the work. Therefore, AI tools or software cannot be listed as authors on any submitted manuscript.Authors' Full Responsibility: Authors remain fully responsible and account…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 2. Transparency and Disclosure
Mandatory Disclosure: Authors are required to disclose the use of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the preparation of their manuscript. This disclosure must be explicit, specific, and transparent.What to Disclose: The disclosure should include:The name of the AI tool(s) used: e.g., ChatGPT (OpenAI), Bard (Google), Grammarly, GPT-4, Midjourney, etc.The specific purpose(s) for which the AI tool wa…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Our Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement are based on COPEs Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors. As such, this journal follows the COPE Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors and the Code of Conduct for Journal Publishers.A selection of key points is included below, but you should always refer to the three documents listed above for full detai…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Copyright assigned to journal upon acceptance Model summary
The copyright of the received article once accepted for publication shall be assigned to the journal as the publisher of the journal. The intended copyright includes the right to publish the article in various forms (including reprints). The journal maintains the publishing rights to the published articles. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 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. This journal is open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to users or / institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to full text artic…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
The submitted manuscript is first reviewed by an editor. It will be evaluated in the office, whether it is suitable for Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research focus and scope or has a major methodological flaw and similiarity score by using Turnitin. The manuscript will be sent to at least two anonymous reviewers (Double Blind Review). Reviewers' comments are then sent to the c…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Policy of Screening for Plagiarism
Privacy statement Model summary
All manuscripts must be free from plagiarism contents. All authors are suggested to use plagiarism detection software to do the similarity checking. Editors check the plagiarism detection of articles in this journal by using a Turnitin software.
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
- Yayasan Keluarga Guru Mandiri
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2722-9688
- Electronic ISSN
- 2722-9696
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research
How long does peer review take at Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research?
Authors report an average review time of about 24 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 Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–200 words; Keywords: 3–5; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: APA; 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 Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research based?
Of the 33 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (20), Malaysia (3) and Thailand (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .