IMAR Education Est. 2024
Education

IMAR Journal of Education

International Multidisciplinary Academic Research — Education Series

ISSN (Print): XXXX-XXXX
ISSN (Online): XXXX-XXXX
Frequency: Biannual (June & December)
Language: English & Indonesian
Open Access Double-Blind Peer Review DOI: Crossref CC BY 4.0

Aims & Scope

IMAR Journal of Education publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, and community service (pengabdian) reports covering all aspects of education — from early childhood to higher education. The journal welcomes both quantitative and qualitative studies from researchers, lecturers, and practitioners worldwide.

We are particularly interested in studies that address the intersection of pedagogy and technology, inclusive education practices, and research that speaks to the evolving landscape of Indonesian and Southeast Asian education systems.

Pedagogy & Curriculum Educational Technology Higher Education STEM Education Special Needs Education Educational Policy Teacher Professional Development E-Learning & Blended Learning Early Childhood Education Community Service (PKM)

Review Process

1

Initial Screening

1–3 business days — Plagiarism check (<20% Turnitin), scope fit, format compliance

2

Double-Blind Peer Review

14–21 days — Minimum 2 independent reviewers assigned by the Editor-in-Chief

3

Author Revision

7–14 days — Authors respond to reviewer comments and resubmit revised manuscript

4

Final Decision & Layout

3–5 days — Copyediting, layout formatting, DOI assignment via Crossref

5

Online Publication

Upon acceptance — Published on OJS subdomain with DOI, PDF, and metadata

Publication Ethics

IMAR Journal of Education follows the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct in research and publication.

  • All submissions are screened for plagiarism using Turnitin (<20% similarity threshold)
  • Fabrication or falsification of data will result in immediate rejection and retraction
  • All authors must disclose any conflicts of interest
  • Informed consent must be obtained for studies involving human subjects

Volume 1, Issue 1 (June 2024)

Inaugural Issue — 8 Articles Published

Download Full Issue (PDF)
pp. 1–12 Research Article

Implementasi Blended Learning Berbasis Platform Digital pada Mahasiswa Semester Awal Perguruan Tinggi di Indonesia

Siti Rahayu, Budi Santoso, Rina Wulandari

DOI: https://doi.org/10.XXXXX/imare.v1i1.001

pp. 13–24 Research Article

The Effect of Project-Based Learning on Students' Critical Thinking Skills in Higher Education Context

Dewi Pratiwi, Ahmad Fauzan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.XXXXX/imare.v1i1.002

pp. 25–36 Community Service Report

Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru SD melalui Pelatihan Pembelajaran Berbasis HOTS di Kabupaten Bandung

Hendra Kusuma, Yanti Purnama, Desi Anggraini

DOI: https://doi.org/10.XXXXX/imare.v1i1.003

Archives

Volume 1 (2024) 2 Issues — 8 Articles

Editor-in-Chief

AK

Prof. Dr. Ahmad Kurniawan, M.Pd.

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung

Expertise: Curriculum Development, Educational Technology

Managing Editors

SR

Dr. Sarah Rahman, M.Ed.

Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Expertise: Higher Education Policy, Instructional Design

MP

Dr. Muhammad Prayogi, M.Si.

Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta

Expertise: STEM Education, Research Methodology

International Reviewers

JL

Dr. James Lin, Ph.D.

University of Melbourne, Australia

Expertise: Comparative Education, E-Learning Systems

NA

Dr. Nadia Al-Hassan, Ph.D.

Qatar University, Doha

Expertise: Early Childhood Education, Inclusive Learning

Submission Requirements

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts via the OJS system at education.imarjournal.org. All submissions must comply with the following requirements:

  • Word count: 4,000–8,000 words (excluding references and abstract)
  • Abstract: 150–250 words in English, followed by 3–6 keywords
  • File format: Microsoft Word (.docx) using the IMAR template
  • Referencing style: APA 7th Edition
  • Plagiarism: Maximum 20% similarity (Turnitin)
  • Language: English or Indonesian (with English abstract)

Manuscript Structure

SectionDetails
TitleMax. 15 words, informative and specific
Author(s) & AffiliationFull name, institution, country, ORCID (recommended)
AbstractBackground, objective, method, result, conclusion — 150-250 words
Keywords3–6 terms, avoid repeating title words
IntroductionBackground, gap analysis, research objective
MethodResearch design, sample, instrument, data analysis
Results & DiscussionFindings, interpretation, comparison with prior studies
ConclusionSummary, implications, limitations, future research
ReferencesAPA 7th, min. 20 references, 80% from journals

Article Processing Charge (APC)

IMAR Journal of Education operates as an open-access journal. Authors of accepted manuscripts are charged a processing fee to cover editorial and publishing costs.

Domestic Authors (Indonesia) IDR 350.000
International Authors USD 30
Waiver Policy Available for authors from low-income countries. Contact the editorial office.