Journal of Action Research in Education

Aims & Scope ISSN: 3026-8841

Journal of Action Research in Education is an international peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to rapid, high-integrity publication of empirical inquiries and methodological innovations.

Key Research Objectives

• Fosters practitioner inquiry, teacher-researcher collaboration, and cyclical classroom action research (CAR).
• Highlights targeted pedagogical interventions that diagnose and remediate learning bottlenecks in diverse classrooms.
• Investigates differentiated learning styles, formative assessment mechanics, and inclusive classroom practices.
• Emphasizes reflective teacher professional growth, mixed-method classroom data, and reproducible instructional innovations.

Thematic Pillars & Scopes

Journal Announcements

Author Guidelines & Submission Criteria

1. Blind Manuscript Template (.DOCX) 2. Author Details Form (.DOCX)

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts formatted strictly in accordance with Journal of Action Research in Education editorial guidelines. All submissions undergo double-anonymous peer review.

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.

4. Mandatory Appendices (Datasets, Analytical Scripts & Empirical Integrity)

5. Submission Preparation Checklist

Editorial Board & Governance GIA Publishing Group

The Editorial Board of Journal of Action Research in 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).

Editorial Board Members

Volumes & Issues Volume 1 (2026)

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Current Issue Open access

Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026)

Publication Date: 05 November 2026 • Articles: 3 Papers • ISSN: 3026-8841

Inaugural issue of Journal of Action Research in Education, presenting peer-reviewed empirical studies, methodological models, and educational evaluations. Click below to view the issue's Table of Contents.

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Table of Contents • Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026)

3 Articles

Open access • Research Article • Article 1 • Published: 05 November 2026 • pp. 1–8

Development of Interactive Learning Media Based on a Snakes and Ladders Lottery Card Educational Game to Improve Students’ Conceptual Understanding in Physics

Ulfiya K. Madanun, Ielda Paramita

DOI: 10.59653/jarse.v1i01.01

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Open access • Research Article • Article 2 • Published: 05 November 2026 • pp. 9–14

The Effect of a ChatGPT-Assisted Guided Inquiry Learning Model on Students’ Understanding of Physics Concepts

Faidahtun Nahdah, Amiruddin Kade, Unggul Wahyono, Rudi Santoso

DOI: 10.59653/jarse.v1i01.02

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Open access • Research Article • Article 3 • Published: 05 November 2026 • pp. 15–20

Ethnoscience-Based Augmented Reality Learning Media and Students’ Scientific Literacy

Siti Aisyah Al Humaerah, Sahrul Saehana, Nurgan Tadeko, Muh Syarif Abd, Gustina

DOI: 10.59653/jarse.v1i01.03

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About Journal of Action Research in Education

Journal of Action Research in Education is an international scholarly publication of Global Innovation & Academic Press (GIA Press).

1. Open Access & Fee Policy (Diamond Open Access)

Journal of Action Research in 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

Content published in Journal of Action Research in Education is preserved digitally through scheduled off-site backups, PKP Preservation Network (PN), and national deposit repositories to ensure permanent scholarly accessibility.

7. Institutional Affiliations & Academic Collaboration

Journal of Action Research in Education is published by Global Innovation & Academic Press (GIA Press) in official academic partnership and institutional affiliation with:

Higher Education Partner

Pendidikan Fisika, FKIP Universitas Tadulako

Faculty of Teacher Training & Education, Palu, Indonesia

Professional Society Partner

PPII Wilayah Sulawesi Tengah

Perkumpulan Pendidik IPA Indonesia (Central Sulawesi)

Contact & Support

For questions regarding manuscript submissions, editorial queries, indexing, or ethical inquiries, please reach out to the editorial team.