Focus and Scope

Journal Focus

Journal of Advances in Physics Education (JAPE) is a scientific journal that publishes research articles, theoretical studies, and innovative practices in physics education. The focus of this journal is to provide a platform for physics education researchers, educators, and practitioners to share empirical findings, practical experiences, and innovative ideas.

Journal SCOPE
1. Physics Education Across Educational Levels
  • Research examining the teaching and learning of physics at primary, lower secondary, upper secondary, and university levels.
  • Analysis of students’ difficulties in comprehending specific physics concepts and associated conceptual challenges.
  • Investigation of pedagogical interventions designed to address misconceptions in physics and enhance conceptual understanding.
  • Studies exploring the conceptualization and comprehension of physics across all educational levels.
2. Organization of the Physics Curriculum and Content
  • The processes involved in developing and evaluating physics curricula across different educational levels.
  • Integrative, contextual, and competence-based approaches to structuring and organizing physics content.
  • Interdisciplinary studies exploring the relationship between physics and other disciplines within the context of learning, pedagogy, and curriculum development.
3. Assessment and Evaluation in Physics Education
  • Recent innovations in assessment methods for evaluating pupils’ abilities in physics education (formative assessment, portfolios, self-assessment, and project-based assessment).
  • The development of assessment tools, such as diagnostic tests, conceptual tests, and rubrics, aimed at measuring mastery of concepts and skills in physics education.
4. Pedagogical Methods and Strategies
  • The development of new learning models, strategies, or approaches for teaching physics concepts.
  • A comparative analysis of the effectiveness of traditional and contemporary methods in physics education.
  • Investigation of innovative pedagogical methods, including inquiry-based, problem-based, STEM/STEAM, project-based, and case-based learning.
5. ICT and Multi-Media in Physics Education
  • Development and evaluation of technology-based learning resources, such as simulations, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), LMS, and interactive animations.
  • Application of digital technology in experiment-based physics education, including virtual and hybrid laboratories.
  • Integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), digital sensors, and real-time data analysis in physics education.
6. Physics Research with Educational Implications 
  • Findings from pure or applied physics research that are explicitly translated into instructional materials, learning modules, or innovative pedagogical practices. (Note: Pure physics investigations without clear educational, curricular, or instructional applications fall outside the scope of this journal).