Field	Details
Journal Title	Journal of Advances in Physics Education
Alternative title	JAPE
Frequency	2 issues per year (May and November)
DOI	https://doi.org/10.23960/jape by Crossref
Online ISSN	3109-0702
Editor-in-Chief	Dr. Fatkhur Rohman, M.Pd.
Publisher	Master of Physics Education Study Programme, Jurusan Ilmu Pendidikan Fakultas keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Lampung
Indexation	DOAJ, Google Scholar, Garuda

 

Journal of Advances in Physics Education is a leading scientific publication committed to advancing academic thinking in the field of physics. This journal is identified with electronic ISSN number 3109-0702. The journal is published two times a year, in May, and November. Each edition contains about 15 and a minimum 5, providing an opportunity for contributors and readers to continue to get the latest information in the field of physics.

A. Manuscript Submission Flow

Authors wishing to submit a manuscript must consider the following points. The manuscript will be returned to the author if it does not meet the requirements.

1. Manuscripts or articles have never been published before and are not in the process of being considered for publication in other journals;
2. Manuscript files in Microsoft Word;
3. Manuscripts are by the Journal of Advances in Physics Education Template;
4. Create an account as an author;
5. Authors submit articles;
6. Editors receive articles from authors and conduct peer review;
7. Articles that meet the requirements by the policies of the journal manager will be examined and assessed for eligibility by reviewers;
8. Manuscript articles that have gone through the assessment stage by reviewers will be forwarded to authors for improvement;
9. Articles that the suggestions of reviewers have improved will be published.

B. Focus and Scope

Journal of Advances in Physics Education 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.

1. Physics Education Across Primary, Secondary, and University 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.
• An integrative, contextual, and competence-based approach to organizing physics content.
• Interdisciplinary studies examining the relationship between physics and other disciplines within the context of learning and curriculum development.

3. Assessment and Evaluation in Physics Education:

• Recent innovations in assessment methods for evaluating pupils’ abilities in physics education include formative assessment, portfolios, self-assessment, and project-based assessment.
• The development of assessment tools, such as diagnostic tests, conceptual tests, and rubrics, aims to measure 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), learning management systems (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. Interdisciplinary Studies in Physics Education:

• The relationship between physics and other disciplines in the context of learning.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration for physics curriculum development.

7.Pure Physics Research and Educational Implications:

• Comprehensive investigations in experimental physics are conducted to rigorously test physical theories and laws.
• Findings from pure physics research can be integrated into instructional materials or physics learning modules across multiple educational levels.

C. Peer Review Process 

1. Submission of Paper
   Manuscripts are submitted through the journal's Online Journal System (OJS). For added flexibility, email submissions are temporarily permitted.
2. Editorial Office Assessment
   The editor evaluates the manuscript for alignment with the journal's focus and scope, compliance with author guidelines, and adherence to minimum quality standards. Manuscripts passing this assessment are then screened for similarity using Turnitin.
3. Appraisal by the Editor-in-Chief
   The Editor-in-Chief evaluates the manuscript's originality, significance, and relevance to physics education. Manuscripts not meeting these criteria may be rejected without further review.
4. Invitation to Reviewers
   The handling editor selects and invites qualified reviewers based on their expertise, alignment with the research, and absence of conflicts of interest. In the single-blind review process, reviewers know the authors' identities, while authors do not know the reviewers' identities.
5. Response to Invitations
   Invited reviewers evaluate their availability and expertise before accepting or declining the invitation. Those who decline may recommend alternative reviewers.
6. Review is Conducted
   Reviewers conduct a thorough evaluation of the manuscript, provide detailed feedback, and recommend acceptance, major or minor revision, or rejection.
7. Journal Evaluates the Reviews
   The editor and Editor-in-Chief review all reports submitted by reviewers. If substantial discrepancies are identified, an additional reviewer may be consulted.
8. The Decision is Communicated
   The editorial team communicates the decision and anonymous reviewer comments to the author. Reviewers are also informed of the final outcome.
9. Final Steps
   Accepted manuscripts advance to copy-editing. For revisions, authors are required to resubmit the revised manuscript along with responses to reviewer comments. Revised manuscripts may be re-evaluated by reviewers or the handling editor. Upon final approval, the paper is accepted and published online as an open-access PDF.

D. Open Access Policy 

1. Definition of Open Access

2. Policy Details

• Free and Immediate Access: All research articles, conceptual papers, and case studies published in the journal are available for free and immediate download to users worldwide upon publication. No embargo period is applied.
• Author Copyright and Licensing:
  • Authors publishing with the journal retain the copyright of their work.
  • All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license. This license permits others to:
    • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
    • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even for commercial use.
  • Under the following terms:
    • Attribution (BY): Users must give appropriate credit to the author(s) and the journal as the original source of publication, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.
    • ShareAlike (SA): If users remix, transform, or build upon the material, they must distribute their contributions under the same license as the original.
  • The licensing terms are clearly indicated on each published article.
• User Rights and Permitted Reuse:
  • Under the CC BY-SA license, users are granted extensive reuse rights, including commercial use, provided that the license terms of attribution and share-alike are respected. This approach promotes broad dissemination and utilization of research findings.
• Benefits of Open Access:
  • For Authors: Open access increases visibility, readership, and citation of published work, enables wider global impact, fosters greater public engagement, and supports compliance with open access mandates from many funding agencies.
  • For the Research Community and Society: Open access accelerates the pace of research and innovation, ensures equitable access to knowledge regardless of geographic location or institutional affiliation, enhances opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, and increases the return on public investment in research.
• Compliance with Funder Mandates:
  • The journal's Open Access model, author copyright retention, and CC BY-SA licensing are designed to comply with the open access policies of many research funding bodies and institutions worldwide. Authors are encouraged to review their specific funder requirements.
• Archiving for Long-Term Accessibility:
  • The journal is committed to the long-term preservation of its published content. Articles are archived through the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) to ensure continued access for future generations.

• Directly copying text, phrases, or substantial portions of another's work without using quotation marks and appropriate citation.
• Paraphrasing another's work too closely without providing adequate attribution.
• Using figures, tables, data, or research results from other sources without proper acknowledgment or permission.
• Presenting ideas, theories, or interpretations from others as one's own original thought.
• Self-plagiarism, also known as redundant or overlapping publication, means reusing significant portions of one's own previously published work without appropriate citation or justification.

2. Policy

• Screening: All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a rigorous plagiarism check prior to peer review.
• Tool: The journal uses Turnitin, an industry-standard plagiarism-detection tool, to screen submitted manuscripts for text similarity.
• Similarity Index: Manuscripts with an overall similarity index exceeding 20% in Turnitin reports will undergo further scrutiny. The journal recognizes that similarity indices require careful interpretation.
• Exclusions from Similarity Check: The plagiarism detection software will exclude references, bibliographies, and properly formatted direct quotations-enclosed in quotation marks and appropriately cited-from the similarity calculation.
• Consequences of Plagiarism: 
  • Pre-publication: If plagiarism is detected in a submitted manuscript before publication, the manuscript will be rejected. The corresponding author will be notified, and if the plagiarism is extensive or severe, the authors' institutions may also be informed.
  • Post-publication: If plagiarism is discovered in a published article, the journal will investigate the matter thoroughly. If plagiarism is confirmed, the article will be retracted. A retraction notice will be published, and the authors' institutions will be notified.
• The journal reserves the right to take additional action as deemed appropriate, depending on the severity of the plagiarism.

3. Technicalities to Achieve and Materialize the Policies 

• Upon receiving a new manuscript, the editorial office will use Turnitin to generate a similarity report.
• Editorial staff will carefully review the similarity report. A high similarity index does not automatically indicate plagiarism. Human oversight is essential. Editors will assess whether identified similarities constitute plagiarism or are legitimate, such as common phrases, standard methodological descriptions, or properly cited material.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their submissions and for correctly citing all sources. Authors must also obtain permission to use any copyrighted material.
• Handling Suspected Cases: If plagiarism is suspected at any stage, the journal will follow its established ethical procedures to address such allegations. Authors will be given the opportunity to respond to the allegations.
• The journal is committed to transparency in its plagiarism-checking process. Authors with questions about the plagiarism check are encouraged to contact the editorial office.
• Continuous Improvement: The journal will regularly review and update its plagiarism policy and procedures to align with best practices and evolving publication ethics standards.

F. Copyright Notice 

Journal of Advances in Physics Education is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. 

The author is the copyright holder of any paper/article published in Journal of Advances in Physics Education. Readers can download, use and adapt the article’s contents as long as they cite the article (citation) by mentioning the title, author, and name of this journal.

G. Article Processing Charge (APC) 

The Journal of Advances in Physics Education is committed to maintaining an Open Access publishing model, ensuring that all peer-reviewed research articles are freely and permanently accessible to the global academic community. To sustain this mission and cover the operational expenses associated with manuscript processing, editorial management, production, and digital dissemination, the journal applies the following publication fee structure:

1. Manuscript Submission Fee
There is no charge for submitting a manuscript to the journal. The initial submission and editorial screening processes are provided free of charge to all authors.

2. Article Processing Charge (APC)
Following the acceptance of a manuscript for publication, the corresponding author or their sponsoring institution/funding agency will be required to settle an Article Processing Charge (APC). This fee is essential to support the comprehensive services we provide throughout the publication lifecycle.

The APC rates are as follows:

• Indonesian Authors: IDR 400,000

• International Authors: USD 30.00

This charge directly contributes to the following services:

• Assignment and registration of a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for each published article.

• Rigorous similarity screening and plagiarism prevention using the Turnitin software.

• Professional copyediting, typesetting, layout design, and final production of the article.

• Ongoing maintenance of the journal’s online server, long-term digital archiving, and data preservation.