Aims & Scope

⚡ Quick Summary: O'dora Journal of Educational Studies is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes scholarly works in education, educational psychology, primary school teacher education, teaching and learning, curriculum studies, educational technology, and social humanities perspectives in education.

A. ABOUT THE JOURNAL

O'dora Journal of Educational Studies (OJES), published by PT. Gammabeta Edu and Tech in cooperation with FKIP Universitas Halmahera, is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to publishing high-quality scholarly works in the field of education and related disciplines.

The name "O'dora" is inspired by one of the values rooted in the cultural philosophy of Hibualamo, which reflects love, care, humanity, and togetherness. This philosophy symbolizes the journal's commitment to promoting education as a human-centered process that nurtures knowledge, character, social awareness, and meaningful learning.

The journal serves as an academic platform for lecturers, researchers, teachers, education practitioners, students, and policy makers to disseminate innovative research, conceptual ideas, and scholarly works that contribute to the advancement of educational theory, policy, and practice.

Mission: To promote high-quality educational research that integrates theory, practice, psychological perspectives, cultural values, and social-humanities issues in order to support meaningful, inclusive, and transformative education.

B. AIMS

O'dora Journal of Educational Studies aims to publish original and high-quality scholarly works that contribute to the development of educational sciences and related interdisciplinary studies.

The journal aims to:

Disseminate research findings, theoretical studies, and innovative practices in education and learning;
Promote interdisciplinary studies connecting education, psychology, culture, technology, and social humanities;
Support the development of primary school teacher education and elementary education studies;
Encourage evidence-based educational practices and classroom-based research;
Strengthen academic dialogue among researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers;
Contribute to the improvement of educational quality at local, national, and international levels.

C. FOCUS AND SCOPE

O'dora Journal of Educational Studies welcomes original research articles, literature reviews, conceptual papers, and classroom-based studies in the field of education and related disciplines.

Educational Studies

Educational theory, educational practice, pedagogy, learning innovation, and educational development.

Educational Psychology

Learner development, motivation, learning behavior, cognitive development, character formation, and student well-being.

Primary School Teacher Education

Elementary education, primary school teaching, teacher preparation, teacher competence, and professional development.

Teaching and Learning

Learning strategies, instructional models, classroom interaction, student engagement, and learning outcomes.

Curriculum and Assessment

Curriculum development, curriculum implementation, learning assessment, evaluation, and educational measurement.

Character and Values Education

Character education, moral education, civic values, local wisdom, cultural values, and humanity-based education.

Inclusive Education

Special needs education, inclusive classrooms, diversity in education, equity, accessibility, and child-friendly learning.

Educational Technology

Digital learning, learning media, technology-enhanced instruction, online learning, and educational innovation.

Classroom-Based Research

Classroom action research, lesson study, reflective teaching, learning improvement, and school-based innovation.

Social Humanities in Education

Sociology of education, culture and education, social issues in schooling, educational policy, and community-based education.

Literacy and Numeracy

Basic literacy, numeracy, reading development, mathematical literacy, and foundational learning in primary education.

Educational Policy and Management

Educational leadership, school management, policy analysis, educational governance, and institutional development.

Note: OJES welcomes interdisciplinary approaches that connect educational theory, classroom practice, psychological perspectives, local wisdom, cultural values, and social-humanities issues. Manuscripts should demonstrate originality, academic relevance, and clear contribution to educational studies.

D. TYPES OF PUBLICATIONS

Original Research Articles Literature Reviews Conceptual Papers Classroom Action Research Case Studies

E. TARGET AUDIENCE

Academics Researchers Lecturers Teachers Education Practitioners Primary School Teachers Students Policy Makers

F. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

We invite you to submit your educational research!

O'dora Journal of Educational Studies welcomes submissions from academics, researchers, teachers, education practitioners, and students. Share your research findings, educational innovations, classroom practices, and scholarly ideas with a wider academic community.

Submit Your Manuscript

G. CONTACT INFORMATION

Editorial Office
O'dora Journal of Educational Studies
PT. Gammabeta Edu and Tech in cooperation with FKIP Universitas Halmahera
Indonesia

Website: https://gammabeta.id/ojs/index.php/ojes

For questions about the scope or suitability of your manuscript, please contact the editorial office through the journal website.