About the Journal

About the Journal

Bale Journal of Education is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge and research in all areas of education. The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, teachers, lecturers, and education practitioners worldwide. Manuscripts submitted to this journal may be written in English or Indonesian, reflecting both global and local scholarly engagement; however, all articles are required to include an abstract in English to ensure wider international visibility and accessibility.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal must be original, not previously published, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Each submission undergoes a rigorous peer-review and editorial process to ensure high academic standards, originality, and relevance.

The journal adopts an open-access policy to support the global exchange of knowledge and to ensure that published research is freely accessible to the public.

Bale Journal of Education is published twice a year, in:

  • June
  • December

In addition to general educational studies, the journal places a strong emphasis on ethno-education, ethnoscience in education, and local wisdom-based learning. It encourages scholarly works that explore the integration of indigenous knowledge, cultural values, and local contexts into educational practices to promote meaningful, contextual, and culturally responsive learning.

Focus and Scope

The focus and scope of Bale Journal of Education include, but are not limited to:

  • Early Childhood Education (Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini / PAUD)
  • Primary Education (Pendidikan Dasar / Sekolah Dasar)
  • Secondary Education
  • Higher Education and Educational Policy
  • Science Education (Physics, Chemistry, Biology Education)
  • Social Science Education
  • Religious and Islamic Education
  • Mathematics Education
  • Language and Literacy Education
  • Educational Technology and Digital Learning
  • Curriculum Development and Instructional Design
  • Educational Innovation and Learning Models
  • STEM and Integrated Education
  • Assessment and Evaluation in Education
  • Teacher Professional Development

Additional Emphasis Areas:

  • Ethno-education (Pendidikan berbasis budaya)
  • Ethnoscience in Education (Etnosains dalam pembelajaran)
  • Local Wisdom-Based Education (Pendidikan berbasis kearifan lokal)
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning
  • Indigenous Knowledge Integration in Education