Focus and Scope
PAEDAGOGIA: Focus and Scope
1. Focus
PAEDAGOGIA is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research and scholarship on pedagogical practice across diverse educational contexts. The journal focuses on how teaching and learning are designed, enacted, experienced, and evaluated, with particular attention to the pedagogical processes and conditions that shape meaningful learning.
PAEDAGOGIA aims to deepen understanding of the relationship between pedagogical approaches, classroom interactions, instructional decisions, and student learning. It welcomes research that examines not only the effectiveness of pedagogical practices but also the underlying processes, contextual factors, and theoretical perspectives that explain how and why particular practices support learning.
The journal seeks to bridge pedagogical theory and educational practice by publishing rigorous empirical, theoretical, and evidence-based studies that contribute to the advancement of teaching and learning. It particularly values research that offers substantive insights into pedagogical design, instructional implementation, learner engagement, and the development of knowledge and competencies.
Through this focus, PAEDAGOGIA seeks to foster international scholarly dialogue and support the development of reflective, evidence-informed, inclusive, and contextually responsive pedagogical practices.
2. Scope
PAEDAGOGIA welcomes original research that advances understanding of pedagogical practice and its implications for teaching and learning across educational stages and subject disciplines.
The journal's scope includes the following areas:
1. Pedagogical Approaches and Instructional Design
Research on the design, development, and implementation of pedagogical approaches and instructional strategies, including inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning, project-based learning, collaborative learning, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary pedagogies.
The journal prioritises studies that examine the pedagogical principles, instructional processes, and learning mechanisms underlying these approaches.
2. Classroom Practice and Teaching–Learning Interactions
Research investigating classroom practices, teacher–student interactions, student engagement, classroom discourse, instructional decision-making, and the dynamics of teaching and learning.
Studies examining how pedagogical practices are enacted, adapted, and experienced in different classroom contexts are particularly welcome.
3. Assessment and Feedback in Pedagogical Practice
Research on formative and summative assessment, feedback practices, assessment for learning, classroom assessment strategies, and the integration of assessment into instructional design.
The journal welcomes studies exploring how assessment and feedback inform teaching decisions, support learner development, and enhance the quality of learning processes.
4. Pedagogical Innovation and Technology-Enhanced Teaching
Research on innovative pedagogical practices involving digital technologies, artificial intelligence, educational media, simulations, and technology-enhanced learning environments.
Submissions should demonstrate a substantive pedagogical contribution by examining how these innovations influence instructional processes, learner experiences, or learning outcomes, rather than focusing solely on technological development.
5. Inclusive and Contextually Responsive Pedagogy
Research on pedagogical practices that respond to learner diversity, educational needs, cultural contexts, and differences in learning experiences.
Topics include culturally responsive pedagogy, differentiated instruction, inclusive teaching, and pedagogical approaches that integrate local knowledge and authentic real-world contexts into learning.
6. Pedagogical Practice and Student Learning Outcomes
Research examining the relationships between pedagogical practices and the development of students' conceptual understanding, critical thinking, problem-solving, scientific reasoning, creativity, and other relevant learning competencies.
The journal encourages studies that investigate the processes and conditions through which pedagogical practices influence learning, rather than reporting learning outcomes without adequate analysis of the pedagogical mechanisms involved.
3. Research and Submission Expectations
PAEDAGOGIA welcomes quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research, as well as systematic reviews and theoretically grounded conceptual studies, provided that they make a clear contribution to understanding pedagogical practice.
All submissions are expected to:
Address a clearly defined pedagogical problem or research question grounded in relevant literature.
Demonstrate originality and a substantive contribution to pedagogical knowledge.
Provide a rigorous and transparent account of the research design and analytical procedures.
Situate findings within relevant pedagogical theories and contemporary international scholarship.
Explain the implications of the findings for pedagogical understanding and teaching practice beyond the immediate research setting, where appropriate.
Studies conducted in a single classroom, school, institution, or country are welcome when they offer insights that inform broader pedagogical discussions.
PAEDAGOGIA does not prioritise manuscripts that focus exclusively on educational technology development, teaching material production, or the description of instructional activities without substantive investigation of pedagogical processes and their contribution to teaching and learning.
Section Policies
Articles
 Open Submissions |
Indexed |
Peer Reviewed |
Front Matter
 Open Submissions |
Indexed |
Peer Reviewed |
Back Matter
| Open Submissions |
Indexed |
Peer Reviewed |
Literature Review
| Open Submissions |
Indexed |
Peer Reviewed |
Peer Review Process
PAEDAGOGIA applies a rigorous peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, methodological soundness, and relevance of published articles. The process consists of several stages, from initial editorial screening to the final publication decision, as outlined below.
PAEDAGOGIA uses a single-blind peer review system, in which reviewers remain anonymous to authors, while reviewers are informed of the authors' identities. Each manuscript that passes the initial editorial screening is normally evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise.
1. Manuscript Submission
Authors submit their manuscripts through the PAEDAGOGIA online journal system (OJS 2). The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that the manuscript and all required supplementary documents are complete and comply with the journal's Author Guidelines.
Upon submission, the manuscript is recorded in the OJS system and assigned to the editorial team for initial assessment.
2. Initial Editorial Screening
The Editor-in-Chief or a designated editor conducts an initial assessment to determine whether the manuscript meets the journal's basic requirements.
The screening covers:
Relevance to PAEDAGOGIA's focus and scope, particularly pedagogical practice.
Compliance with the journal's author guidelines and manuscript template.
Originality and similarity screening, including the journal's plagiarism policy.
Basic academic quality, research relevance, and methodological appropriateness.
Completeness of required declarations and supporting documents.
Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's requirements may be rejected at this stage or returned to the authors for technical corrections before further consideration.
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening proceed to reviewer assignment.
3. Reviewer Assignment
The Editor-in-Chief or a designated editor assigns a minimum of two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript's subject and methodology.
Reviewers are selected based on their academic qualifications, research experience, publication record, and relevant subject-matter expertise.
PAEDAGOGIA collaborates with qualified reviewers from various universities and research institutions, including leading universities in Indonesia.
The editorial team seeks to avoid conflicts of interest when selecting reviewers. Reviewers must declare any potential conflicts that could compromise the impartiality of their evaluation.
4. Peer Review and Evaluation
Reviewers evaluate the manuscript independently using the journal's review guidelines and review form.
The evaluation considers the following criteria:
Originality and contribution: Whether the manuscript presents original research or meaningful scholarly contributions to pedagogical practice.
Relevance and significance: Whether the research addresses relevant issues within the journal's focus and scope.
Methodological soundness: Whether the research design, methods, data collection, and analysis are appropriate and adequately described.
Results and interpretation: Whether the findings are clearly presented, adequately supported by evidence, and interpreted appropriately.
Conclusions: Whether the conclusions are consistent with the research findings and objectives.
Literature and references: Whether relevant and current scholarly literature is appropriately incorporated and cited.
Presentation and organization: Whether the manuscript is logically structured and written clearly enough to communicate the research.
Reviewers provide constructive comments and recommendations to assist the editor in making an informed editorial decision and to help authors improve their manuscripts.
Language correction is not the primary responsibility of reviewers. However, reviewers may identify language problems that affect clarity or scholarly communication. Further language editing may be conducted during the copyediting stage.
5. Editorial Decision after Peer Review
After receiving the reviewers' reports, the Editor-in-Chief or handling editor evaluates the recommendations and determines the appropriate editorial decision.
The possible decisions are:
Accept: The manuscript is accepted for publication, subject to any necessary editorial and production requirements.
Minor Revision: The authors are required to make limited revisions addressing the reviewers' comments.
Major Revision: The authors are required to undertake substantial revisions and provide a detailed response to the reviewers' comments.
Reject: The manuscript does not meet the journal's publication standards or is unsuitable for publication.
The editor's decision is based on the reviewers' reports, the manuscript's academic merit, and the journal's editorial policies. The editor retains responsibility for the final decision and is not automatically bound by the reviewers' recommendations.
If the reviewers provide conflicting recommendations, the editor may seek an additional review from a third independent reviewer before making a decision.
The editorial decision and relevant reviewer comments are communicated to the corresponding author through OJS 2 or the journal's official communication channels.
6. Manuscript Revision and Resubmission
When revision is requested, authors must revise the manuscript in accordance with the editor's decision and reviewers' comments.
Authors are expected to submit:
A revised manuscript incorporating the requested changes.
A point-by-point response to the reviewers' and editor's comments, explaining how each comment has been addressed or providing a reasoned justification where a suggestion has not been adopted.
The revised manuscript and response document must be submitted through OJS 2 within the revision deadline specified by the editor.
Failure to submit the revision within the specified period, without prior communication or an approved extension, may result in the manuscript being considered withdrawn or closed by the editorial team.
7. Re-review and Further Revision
The editor evaluates the revised manuscript and the authors' responses to determine whether the requested revisions have been adequately addressed.
Depending on the extent of the revisions, the manuscript may be:
Returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation.
Evaluated directly by the handling editor.
Sent to an additional reviewer when further expert assessment is necessary.
Reviewers may recommend acceptance, further revision, or rejection based on the revised manuscript.
Further rounds of revision may be conducted when necessary. The number of review rounds depends on the quality of the revision and whether the manuscript meets the journal's publication standards.
8. Final Editorial Decision
Following the completion of peer review and any required revisions, the Editor-in-Chief or authorized editor makes the final decision to accept or reject the manuscript.
The corresponding author is informed of the final decision through OJS 2 or the journal's official communication channels.
Acceptance is granted only when the editor is satisfied that the manuscript meets the journal's scholarly, ethical, and editorial requirements.
A manuscript that has undergone revision is not automatically accepted; the final decision remains the responsibility of the editor.
9. Copyediting and Publication Preparation
After acceptance, the manuscript proceeds to copyediting and publication preparation.
The editorial team checks the manuscript's language, formatting, references, figures, tables, and compliance with the journal's publication requirements.
Authors may be asked to review the copyedited manuscript or proof to ensure that no errors have been introduced during the production process.
Copyediting and proofreading do not replace the peer review process and are not intended to introduce substantial changes to the research findings or conclusions without editorial approval.
The article is then prepared for publication in the appropriate issue of PAEDAGOGIA and made available through the journal's OJS platform.
10. Review Timeline
The duration of the peer review process depends on reviewer availability, the complexity of the manuscript, the time required for author revisions, and the number of review rounds.
PAEDAGOGIA seeks to conduct the review process as efficiently as possible while maintaining the quality and integrity of editorial evaluation.
Authors can monitor the status of their manuscripts through their OJS accounts. The editorial team may contact authors or reviewers when necessary to facilitate the timely completion of the review process
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.
Archiving
This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...
Publication Ethics
Corrections, Retractions, and Article Removal Policy
PAEDAGOGIA is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record. Published articles constitute a permanent academic record and should remain accessible and unaltered wherever possible
When errors, research misconduct, or ethical concerns are identified after publication, the journal will take appropriate action to correct the scholarly record in accordance with publication ethics and established scholarly publishing practices.
This policy applies to all articles published in PAEDAGOGIA, including articles published online through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.
1. Reporting Errors and Concerns
Authors, readers, reviewers, and other parties may report errors or concerns regarding published articles by contacting the Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Office through the contact information provided on the PAEDAGOGIA journal website.
The corresponding author is normally responsible for submitting correction requests on behalf of all co-authors.
Correction requests should include:
The title and DOI or URL of the published article.
A clear description of the error or concern.
The proposed correction and its location in the article.
Supporting evidence or relevant documentation.
Confirmation that all authors agree to the proposed correction, where applicable.
The Editor-in-Chief or a designated editor will assess the request and may consult the editorial board, reviewers, or relevant experts when necessary.
2. Article Corrections
PAEDAGOGIA may publish a correction notice when an error or omission is identified in a published article and the correction does not invalidate the main findings or conclusions.
2.1. Corrigendum
A Corrigendum is issued when an error originates from the authors, including errors in the text, tables, figures, author affiliations, or other article content.
The authors should submit a formal correction request to the Editorial Office. The correction will be reviewed and approved by the Editor-in-Chief or a designated editor before publication.
All authors must agree to the correction, particularly when the correction involves authorship or substantive content.
2.2. Erratum
An Erratum is issued when an error is introduced during the journal's editorial, copyediting, typesetting, or publication process.
The Editorial Office will assess the error and prepare an appropriate correction notice.
2.3. Publication of Correction Notices
Correction notices will clearly identify the original article and describe the correction made.
In OJS 2, the correction notice will be published as a separate journal item or document, as appropriate, and linked to the original article through its article page, DOI, or available journal metadata.
The original article will normally remain accessible, with a clear reference to the correction notice. The journal will maintain transparency regarding the nature and date of the correction.
3. Expression of Concern
PAEDAGOGIA may issue an Expression of Concern when substantial questions arise regarding the reliability, integrity, or ethical compliance of a published article, but the available evidence is insufficient to justify an immediate correction or retraction.
An Expression of Concern may be considered when:
An investigation into alleged research or publication misconduct is ongoing.
Evidence concerning the reliability of the research is inconclusive.
An investigation cannot be completed within a reasonable period.
There are unresolved concerns that may materially affect readers' interpretation of the article.
The notice will explain the nature of the concern without making unsupported allegations.
The Expression of Concern will be published as a separate notice and linked to the original article. If the investigation is resolved, PAEDAGOGIA may publish a subsequent correction, retraction, or other editorial notice explaining the outcome.
4. Article Retraction
Retraction is an editorial action intended to correct the scholarly record when a published article is found to be unreliable or seriously violates publication ethics.
PAEDAGOGIA may consider retracting an article in cases involving, but not limited to:
Fabrication or falsification of research data, results, or images.
Plagiarism or substantial unattributed overlap with previously published work.
Duplicate or redundant publication without appropriate disclosure or justification.
Serious errors in research design, analysis, or interpretation that invalidate the main findings or conclusions.
Research conducted in violation of applicable ethical requirements.
Unauthorized use of data, materials, or intellectual property.
Proven manipulation of the peer review or editorial process.
Serious authorship misconduct, including fabricated authorship or authorship obtained through improper means.
Undisclosed conflicts of interest that materially affect the interpretation or reliability of the research.
Other serious violations of PAEDAGOGIA's publication ethics policies.
Retraction may be initiated by the authors, the Editor-in-Chief, or the editorial board. The journal may request explanations and supporting evidence from the authors and other relevant parties before making a decision.
The decision to retract an article rests with the Editor-in-Chief, following an assessment of the available evidence and, where appropriate, consultation with the editorial board or relevant experts.
An author disagreement does not automatically prevent the journal from retracting an article when sufficient evidence supports retraction.
5. Retraction Procedure
When a retraction is approved, PAEDAGOGIA will take the following steps:
Prepare a formal retraction notice identifying the original article, including its title, authors, publication details, and DOI or URL.
Explain the reason for retraction clearly and objectively, distinguishing established facts from unresolved concerns.
Publish the retraction notice as a separate item, where possible, with its own publication metadata.
Link the retraction notice to the original article and ensure that readers can access both records.
Clearly indicate the retracted status on the original article's OJS landing page and, where technically feasible, in the article PDF.
The original article will normally remain accessible to preserve the scholarly record. The PDF should be marked as “RETRACTED” where technically feasible, and the retraction notice should be prominently linked to the original publication.
Retraction notices should not be used to remove the historical record of publication or to conceal the reason for retraction.
6. Article Withdrawal and Removal
PAEDAGOGIA distinguishes between the withdrawal of manuscripts before publication and the removal of articles that have already been published.
6.1. Manuscripts Before Publication
Authors may request withdrawal of a manuscript before publication by submitting a formal request to the Editorial Office through the journal's official communication channels.
The request must provide a clear reason for withdrawal and confirmation from all authors, where applicable.
The Editor-in-Chief will review the request and determine the appropriate action in OJS 2. Manuscripts already undergoing review or accepted for publication must not be submitted to another journal until the withdrawal has been formally confirmed.
6.2. Published Articles
Removal of a published article from the journal website is an exceptional measure and will only be considered when required by legal obligations or other serious circumstances.
Such circumstances may include:
A court order or other binding legal requirement.
A serious violation of privacy or legal rights that cannot be adequately addressed through correction or retraction.
Other exceptional circumstances in which continued public access to the article would create serious legal or ethical risks.
When removal is necessary, PAEDAGOGIA will retain the article's bibliographic metadata, including its title, authors, and publication information, wherever legally permissible.
The article's online content may be replaced with a notice stating that the article has been removed and explaining the reason to the extent permitted by law.
Removal will not be used merely to resolve authorship disputes, disagreements with editorial decisions, or requests to conceal legitimate research findings.
7. Editorial Responsibility and Record Preservation
The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for ensuring that corrections, expressions of concern, retractions, and removals are handled fairly, transparently, and consistently with PAEDAGOGIA's publication ethics policies.
The Editorial Office will maintain relevant correspondence, supporting documentation, editorial decisions, and publication notices in accordance with the journal's record-keeping practices and the capabilities of OJS 2.
All editorial actions will be communicated to the relevant parties and documented in the journal's editorial records.
PAEDAGOGIA aims to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record while ensuring that readers, authors, and the academic community are appropriately informed of significant changes to published research
Generative AI Policy
1. Policy Overview
PAEDAGOGIA recognizes that generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies may support scholarly research, manuscript preparation, and academic communication. The journal permits the responsible use of these technologies, provided that human authors retain full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical compliance of their work.
AI tools must not replace researchers' critical thinking, scholarly judgment, methodological expertise, or intellectual contributions. Their use must comply with the principles of transparency, accountability, confidentiality, and research integrity.
This policy applies to authors, reviewers, editors, and other contributors involved in the preparation, evaluation, and publication of manuscripts submitted to PAEDAGOGIA.
2. Use of AI in Manuscript Preparation
Authors may use generative AI and AI-assisted technologies to support manuscript preparation, including:
Improving language, grammar, spelling, readability, and academic writing style.
Organizing manuscript content and improving clarity and coherence.
Supporting literature exploration, research idea development, and preliminary synthesis.
Assisting with the preparation of outlines and summaries.
The use of AI must remain under meaningful human supervision. Authors are responsible for verifying all AI-generated or AI-assisted content, including factual claims, interpretations, citations, and references.
Authors must ensure that:
All sources and references are genuine, accurate, and appropriately cited.
The manuscript reflects the authors' own scholarly contributions, analysis, and interpretation.
AI-generated content does not introduce fabricated data, unsupported claims, plagiarism, or misleading conclusions.
The use of AI does not violate data privacy, confidentiality, intellectual property rights, or third-party rights.
AI tools must not be listed as authors or co-authors. Authorship is restricted to individuals who meet the journal's authorship requirements and can take responsibility for the work.
3. Disclosure of AI Use
Authors must disclose the use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies when these tools have contributed substantively to manuscript preparation, including the generation or substantial rewriting of text, the organization of manuscript content, or the development of scholarly arguments.
The disclosure must be included in a separate section entitled Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies in Manuscript Preparation, placed before the References.
The statement should identify the AI tool, its purpose, and the authors' responsibility for reviewing the output.
Suggested declaration:
During the preparation of this manuscript, the author(s) used [name of AI tool/service] for [specific purpose]. The author(s) reviewed and edited the AI-assisted content as necessary and take full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and final content of the published article.
Basic spelling, grammar, and punctuation checks that do not substantially alter the content do not require disclosure.
Where AI tools are used as part of the research design, data collection, data analysis, or research methodology, their use must be described in sufficient detail in the Methods section to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
4. Use of AI in Figures, Images, and Research Data
The use of AI tools in figures, images, and other visual materials must preserve the accuracy and integrity of the research.
4.1. Explanatory Figures
AI tools may be used to assist in creating explanatory illustrations, conceptual diagrams, flowcharts, and instructional schematics relevant to pedagogical practice.
Authors must ensure that such materials accurately represent the concepts and processes discussed in the manuscript. AI assistance must be disclosed in the figure caption and in the general AI declaration, including the tool used and the nature of its contribution.
4.2. Research Data and Visualizations
AI tools must not be used to fabricate, manipulate, or misrepresent research data, findings, or visual evidence.
Data visualizations generated with AI assistance must be directly derived from the underlying research data and produced through reproducible analytical or computational procedures. Relevant tools and procedures must be reported in the Methods section.
Authors must retain the original data and supporting documentation and provide them for editorial assessment when requested.
AI tools must not be used to create, alter, or enhance primary research images in ways that misrepresent the original observations or experimental results.
4.3. Graphical Abstracts and Cover Art
AI-generated graphical abstracts and cover artwork must accurately represent the research and comply with applicable copyright and intellectual property requirements.
Authors must obtain the journal's prior approval before submitting AI-generated cover art. Any third-party materials must be appropriately attributed, and necessary permissions must be obtained.
5. Use of AI in the Peer Review Process
PAEDAGOGIA upholds the confidentiality, independence, and integrity of the peer review process.
Reviewers must not upload, share, or otherwise disclose submitted manuscripts, unpublished research, reviewer reports, or confidential editorial communications to public or third-party AI tools.
AI tools must not replace reviewers' independent scholarly judgment or their responsibility to evaluate the originality, methodological rigor, relevance, and contribution of submitted manuscripts.
Reviewers may use AI-assisted technologies for limited supporting purposes, such as improving the language or structure of their review reports, provided that:
Manuscript confidentiality and authors' intellectual property rights are fully protected.
No confidential manuscript content is disclosed to the AI tool.
The reviewer independently verifies all AI-assisted output.
The reviewer retains full responsibility for the content and recommendations in the review report.
Reviewers must disclose substantive AI use in their review reports, identifying the tool and its purpose. Basic spelling and grammar checks do not require disclosure.
Suggested declaration:
During the preparation of this review report, I used [name of AI tool/service] for [specific purpose]. I reviewed and edited the AI-assisted content as necessary and take full responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and final content of this report.
6. Use of AI by Editors
Editors must maintain confidentiality, impartiality, and editorial independence when handling manuscripts.
Editors must not upload submitted manuscripts, unpublished research, reviewer reports, or confidential editorial communications to public or unauthorized AI tools.
AI-assisted technologies may be used for limited administrative or supportive editorial tasks, provided that confidentiality is maintained and editorial decisions remain under human control.
Editorial decisions concerning manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection must be made by the responsible editor based on scholarly merit, peer review, the journal's scope, and publication ethics. AI tools must not make editorial decisions independently.
Editors are responsible for ensuring that the use of AI does not compromise the fairness, confidentiality, or integrity of the editorial process.
7. Compliance and Editorial Action
PAEDAGOGIA reserves the right to investigate suspected misuse of AI technologies, including undisclosed substantive AI use, fabricated references, fabricated or manipulated data, plagiarism, and breaches of confidentiality or intellectual property rights.
Where concerns arise, the journal may request clarification, original research data, supporting documentation, or other relevant materials from the authors.
Depending on the nature and severity of the violation, editorial actions may include:
Requesting clarification or correction of the manuscript.
Returning the manuscript for revision.
Rejecting the manuscript.
Retracting a published article when serious misconduct is established.
All cases will be assessed individually in accordance with PAEDAGOGIA's publication ethics policies and applicable standards of scholarly publishing.
