Aims & Scope ISSN: 2988-1021
Journal of Science Research & Education is an international peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to rapid, high-integrity publication of empirical inquiries and methodological innovations.
Key Research Objectives
- Publishes rigorous evaluations of applied natural sciences, engineering didactics, and modern laboratory methods.
- Provides an international platform for researchers, educators, and curriculum developers across STEM fields.
- Features peer-reviewed experimental surveys, computational pedagogy, and didactic modeling.
- Offers critical evaluations of educational technologies, simulated lab platforms, and artificial intelligence in STEM instruction.
Latest Research Articles
View all articles →Integrating Generative AI and Adaptive Learning Frameworks in STEM Teacher Professional Development
This investigation evaluates the empirical outcomes of deploying an adaptive generative AI mentoring platform across primary and secondary school science departments. Findings demonstrate measurable gains in pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) and prompt design competency, with significant reductions in curriculum planning friction.
Evaluation of Nano-Composite Solar Absorber Layers for High-Efficiency Thermodynamic Water Filtration in Tropical Climates
We synthesize a multi-walled carbon nanotube / titanium dioxide (MWCNT/TiO2) photo-thermal absorber layer for gravity-fed solar desalination units. Spectroscopic analysis revealed 94.2% solar-to-vapor thermal conversion efficiency under standard AM 1.5G irradiation.
Inquiry-Based Learning and Virtual Laboratory Simulations: A Longitudinal Study of Secondary School Chemistry Competency
A two-year comparative cohort design (N=1,420) measuring conceptual retention in chemical equilibrium using interactive virtual laboratories. Results indicate statistically significant reductions in alternative misconceptions (p < 0.001).
Journal Announcements
GIA Press Editor of Distinction Awards 2026
Honoring outstanding peer reviewers and subject editors who demonstrated exemplary academic rigour and constructive mentorship during the 2025-2026 review cycles.
JSRE is Now Fully Open Access (CC BY 4.0)
We are pleased to affirm that all articles published in the Journal of Science Research & Education are immediately and permanently free for all global scholars without subscription walls.
Author Guidelines & Submission Criteria
Double-Blind Peer Review & Two-File Submission Policy
To ensure rigorous academic objectivity and unbiased peer review, Journal of Science Research & Education strictly enforces a double-blind peer review system. Authors must upload TWO separate documents upon submission:
- File 1 — Blind Manuscript: Contains Title, Abstract, Keywords, Main Body, Tables, Figures, References, and Mandatory Appendices. Must NOT contain author names, affiliations, emails, or self-identifying acknowledgments.
- File 2 — Author Details & Title Page Form: Contains full author names, institutional affiliations, corresponding author details, ORCIDs, biographical statements, conflict of interest, and funding declarations.
Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts formatted strictly in accordance with Journal of Science Research & Education editorial guidelines. All submissions undergo double-anonymous peer review.
| Language | English only (clear, academic language; proofread prior to submission) |
|---|---|
| Word Count | 4,000 – 7,000 words including tables, references, and appendices |
| Manuscript Format | Microsoft Word (.docx) strictly following the official Blind Manuscript template |
| Citation & Reference Style | APA 7th Edition with active DOI links wherever available |
| Review Process | Double-anonymous peer review by at least two independent expert reviewers |
| Article Processing Charge (APC) | Free / No Fees (Diamond Open Access supported by GIA Press) |
1. Expected Scientific Contribution
Manuscripts must address an identifiable research question or gap, supported by transparent methodology and rigorous empirical data.
2. Title, Abstract & Keywords
- Title: Specific, informative, and searchable; accurately reflect the scientific investigation.
- Abstract (150–250 words): Structured or narrative abstract stating background, objective, research design/sample, key findings, and practical implications.
- Keywords: 3 to 5 specific, internationally searchable keywords separated by semicolons.
3. Standard Manuscript Sections
Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Declarations, References, and Appendices.
- Introduction: Contextualize the problem, review contemporary high-impact literature (2020–2026), and formulate research objectives.
- Methods: Setting, participants/sample, instruments, intervention protocols, and statistical or analytical procedures.
- Results: Present empirical findings with high-resolution tables and vector charts; address each research question directly.
- Discussion: Interpret findings in relation to existing literature, acknowledge methodological limitations, and outline actionable recommendations.
- Conclusion: Concise synthesis of core findings and their scientific or educational significance.
- Declarations: Funding details, conflict of interest statements, ethical clearances, and data availability statement.
- References: APA 7th Edition style with persistent DOIs for all cited literature.
4. Mandatory Appendices (Datasets, Analytical Scripts & Empirical Integrity)
To ensure high academic quality and eliminate superficial, fraudulent, or predatory submissions, all manuscripts submitted to Journal of Science Research & Education must incorporate verifiable supplementary evidence in structured Appendices. Submissions lacking substantive empirical verification or required data appendices will be immediately desk-rejected without peer review.
Appendix A: Raw Research Dataset & Open Data Statement
Authors must provide access to primary empirical datasets. This includes tabulated observation matrices, participant response datasets, sensor/spectrometer readings, or an active DOI linking to an open-access repository (e.g., Zenodo, Dryad, OSF, Figshare, Mendeley Data). De-identified data must be furnished to allow editorial replication.
Appendix B: Data Analysis Protocols & Computational Scripts
Include complete analytical syntax, calculation procedures, or software scripts used in data synthesis (e.g., R syntax, Python notebooks, SPSS syntax, Stata logs, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) fit indices, effect size calculations, or qualitative thematic coding schemes).
Appendix C: Research Instruments & Supplementary Materials
Provide the complete measurement scales, diagnostic test items, interview protocols, questionnaire rubrics, intervention scenarios, laboratory setup diagrams, or institutional ethical approval letters utilized in the investigation.
5. Submission Preparation Checklist
6. Desk-Reject Criteria (Notice to Authors)
Manuscripts lacking verifiable datasets, missing mandatory appendices, failing double-blind anonymization, containing unacknowledged generative AI text, exceeding similarity thresholds (>20%), or outside disciplinary scope will be returned immediately without peer review.
Online Manuscript Submission Portal • JSRE
Submit your double-blind submission package directly through the official PKP Open Journal Systems (OJS) portal of Journal of Science Research and Education. Please upload both the Blind Manuscript and the Author Details Form.
Editorial Board & Governance GIA Publishing Group
The Editorial Board of Journal of Science Research & Education provides scientific leadership, upholds rigorous double-anonymous review standards, and ensures ethical publication practices in full alignment with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Prof. Dr. Jusman Mansyur, M.Si.
Professor of Physics Education and Cognitive Science. Chair of Scientific Integrity & Editorial Oversight. Directs strategic vision, final manuscript decisions, and indexing compliance across international academic registries.
Editorial Board Members
Dr. Nurgan Tadeko, M.Pd.
Dr. Dian Fitrasari, Ph.D.
Andi Ulfah Khuzaimah, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Rizki Ilmianih, S.Pd., M.Sc.
Call for International Subject Specialists (Advisory Board)
In accordance with DOAJ diversity standards, Journal of Science Research & Education welcomes expressions of interest from active international researchers wishing to serve as Section Editors or Reviewers.
Inquire about joining the Editorial Board →Current Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026) Inaugural Edition
Integrating Generative AI and Adaptive Learning Frameworks in STEM Teacher Professional Development
This investigation evaluates the empirical outcomes of deploying an adaptive generative AI mentoring platform across primary and secondary school science departments. Findings demonstrate measurable gains in pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) and prompt design competency, with significant reductions in curriculum planning friction.
Evaluation of Nano-Composite Solar Absorber Layers for High-Efficiency Thermodynamic Water Filtration in Tropical Climates
We synthesize a multi-walled carbon nanotube / titanium dioxide (MWCNT/TiO2) photo-thermal absorber layer for gravity-fed solar desalination units. Spectroscopic analysis revealed 94.2% solar-to-vapor thermal conversion efficiency under standard AM 1.5G irradiation.
Inquiry-Based Learning and Virtual Laboratory Simulations: A Longitudinal Study of Secondary School Chemistry Competency
A two-year comparative cohort design (N=1,420) measuring conceptual retention in chemical equilibrium using interactive virtual laboratories. Results indicate statistically significant reductions in alternative misconceptions (p < 0.001).
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Classifiers for Remote Sensing Land-Use Classification in Equatorial Watershed Ecosystems
Assessing Random Forest, XGBoost, and Sentinel-2 multispectral transformer networks for tropical forest canopy degradation mapping. Ensemble classifiers attained 96.4% overall classification accuracy across complex cloud-covered terrain.
Diagnostic Formative Probes and Peer Instruction Cycles in Undergraduate Electromagnetism Lecture Halls
Implementing concept questions with wireless response polling across introductory physics courses. Normalized conceptual learning gains on the Force Concept Inventory (FCI) rose from <g> = 0.23 to <g> = 0.58.
Spectroscopic Characterization of Bioactive Secondary Metabolites from Endophytic Fungi in Sulawesi Mangrove Forests
Isolation and structural elucidation of polyketide derivatives from marine-derived Aspergillus isolates exhibiting antimicrobial properties against multi-drug resistant bacterial strains.
Machine Learning Applications in Soil Quality Assessment: Predictive Modeling of Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation
Utilizing ensemble gradient boosting (XGBoost) and random forest classifiers on multi-spectral satellite imagery and ground soil samples to forecast cadmium and lead bioaccumulation indices in agricultural river basins.
Comparative Analysis of Problem-Based Learning versus Virtual Reality Laboratories in Undergraduate Molecular Biology
A longitudinal evaluation across three academic cohorts evaluating spatial comprehension and laboratory troubleshooting skills. Students utilizing immersive VR simulations demonstrated higher procedural retention rates.
Computational Modeling of Thermoelectric Nanomaterials for Waste Heat Energy Harvesting in Tropical Microgrids
Investigating bismuth telluride heterostructures via density functional theory (DFT) to optimize Seebeck coefficients. Computational outcomes demonstrate an 18% improvement in figure of merit (ZT) under simulated equatorial operating ambient.
About Journal of Science Research & Education
Journal of Science Research & Education is an international scholarly publication of Global Innovation & Academic Press (GIA Press).
1. Open Access & Fee Policy (Diamond Open Access)
Journal of Science Research & Education operates under the Diamond Open Access model. There are no submission fees, no editorial processing charges, and no Article Processing Charges (APCs) for authors. All articles are published open access and made freely accessible worldwide immediately upon publication without subscriptions or paywalls.
2. Double-Anonymous Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial check for scope, originality, and formatting, followed by rigorous double-anonymous review by at least two independent expert peer reviewers. The reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other throughout the evaluation process.
3. Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement
The journal adheres strictly to the Core Practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Plagiarism, data fabrication, redundant publication, and citation manipulation are strictly prohibited. All submissions are automatically screened for similarity using Turnitin / iThenticate prior to reviewer assignment.
4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
In accordance with COPE and DOAJ standards, generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Authors must transparently disclose any substantive use of AI technologies in the manuscript method or declarations section, specifying the tool used and the purpose of usage.
5. Copyright, Licensing & Self-Archiving
Authors retain copyright in their work and grant the publisher a non-exclusive license to publish. All articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Authors may deposit preprints, accepted manuscripts, and the published version in any repository immediately (Green Open Access).
6. Digital Preservation
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