Dinamika: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar (DJIPD) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research, theoretical studies, systematic reviews, and innovative practices in the field of elementary and primary education. The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, and graduate students worldwide.
The journal aims to advance scholarly understanding and evidence-based practices that contribute to improving the quality, equity, and sustainability of basic education in local, national, and global contexts.
Focus Areas
DJIPD focuses on contemporary issues, innovations, and research developments in elementary and primary education, including:
1. Educational Philosophy and Foundations
Research examining the philosophical, historical, sociological, cultural, and ethical foundations of education, including:
- Philosophy of education
- Ontology, epistemology, and axiology of education
- Educational values and character development
- Citizenship and democratic education
- Educational equity and social justice
- Comparative and international education
2. Educational Psychology and Child Development
Studies exploring learners’ cognitive, social, emotional, moral, and behavioral development in educational contexts, including:
- Child and adolescent development
- Learning theories and cognitive processes
- Motivation and engagement in learning
- Creativity and critical thinking
- Problem-solving and reasoning skills
- Social-emotional learning and well-being
- Individual differences and diversity
- Inclusive education and special educational needs
3. Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Innovation
Research on pedagogical practices, curriculum development, and instructional innovation in primary education, including:
- STEM and STEAM education
- Mathematics, science, language, social studies, arts, and civic education
- Literacy and numeracy development
- Active, creative, collaborative, and inquiry-based learning
- Project-based and problem-based learning
- Integrative and interdisciplinary learning
- Digital learning and educational technology
- Artificial intelligence in education
- Learning assessment and evaluation
- Curriculum design and implementation
4. Educational Leadership, Management, and Policy
Studies addressing organizational, managerial, and policy dimensions of elementary education, including:
- Educational leadership and school improvement
- Instructional supervision
- Educational governance and administration
- Teacher professional development
- Human resource management in education
- Educational finance and resource management
- Educational policy and reform
- Quality assurance and accreditation
- Community engagement and educational partnerships
5. Emerging Issues in Elementary Education
Research addressing current and future challenges in primary education, including:
- Digital transformation in schools
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and education
- Global citizenship education
- Multicultural and intercultural education
- Educational resilience and crisis response
- Educational innovation and future learning environments
Types of Manuscripts
DJIPD welcomes:
- Original research articles
- Systematic literature reviews
- Meta-analyses
- Conceptual and theoretical papers
- Case studies
- Classroom action research with significant scholarly contribution
- Development and evaluation studies
Publication Information
Dinamika Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar (DJIPD) was established in 2009 and is published biannually in March and September.
The journal is managed by the Department of Elementary Teacher Education (PGSD), Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, in collaboration with the Himpunan Dosen PGSD Indonesia (HDPGSDI).
DJIPD is committed to maintaining high standards of scholarly publishing through a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, adherence to publication ethics, and continuous efforts toward international visibility and impact.
