Aims and Scope
The VARIDIKA Journal is an international electronic journal that aims to be a center for the dissemination of significant and innovative scholarly studies in the field of education that can be utilized by the research community both at the national and international levels. The journal welcomes research & review articles focusing on the following topics (but not limited):
1. Digital Technology in Education
Digital technology is essential in teaching and learning mathematics to understand the basic concept and the way of problem-solving technique, especially in the 21st century (NCTM, 2008). However, the application of digital technology in classroom activities is a challenge for education practitioners. For this reason, Jurnal Varidika has the intention to publish research related to the application of digital technology in the learning process, such as the application of social media, digital games (e.g., Wordwall), graphing calculators, virtual reality (VR), dynamic mathematics software, augmented reality (AR), Internet of Things (IoT), Android/iOS-based applications, or other technology devices and software.
2. Character and Culture-Based Education, including Ethnomathematics and Local Wisdom
Character-based education focuses on building the foundational values that shape learners' identity and
decision-making, while culture-based education situates teaching and learning within the values, norms,
and practices of a community (Grządziel, 2024). A distinctive strand within this field is ethnomathematics—the exploration of mathematical concepts embedded in cultural artifacts and heritage, such as textile motifs,
traditional crafts, and historical architecture—which offers learners a culturally grounded entry point
into abstract mathematical ideas while simultaneously documenting and preserving local knowledge.
For this reason, Jurnal Varidika focuses on publishing scholarly studies related to character building in
education, ethnomathematics explorations of local and indigenous cultural products, local-wisdom-based instruction, and any study that strengthens learners' character while integrating culture into the
learning process.
3. Environmental and Sustainability Education
Rising global concern over climate change and environmental degradation has placed environmental and sustainability literacy firmly on the education research agenda. Cultivating environmentally responsible citizens requires both a solid understanding of learners' current literacy levels and effective, often technology-supported, pedagogical approaches for building that literacy at scale. For this reason, Jurnal Varidika focuses on publishing research addressing environmental and sustainability literacy—including low-carbon literacy and climate change education—as well as studies examining the integration of digital technologies (e.g., virtual reality, augmented reality, and web-based tools) into environmental education.
4. Cognitive and Affective Processes in Learning (Educational Psychology)
Learning outcomes are shaped not only by instructional design but also by learners' underlying cognitive processes—such as attention, perception, and information processing—and by psychological and affective attributes, including emotional and spiritual intelligence and self-regulation. Understanding how these internal factors interact with instructional and assessment conditions helps educators design learning experiences and support systems that are better matched to how students actually think, feel, and self-regulate. For this reason, Jurnal Varidika focuses on publishing studies that examine cognitive processes and psychological or affective constructs influencing students' learning behavior, motivation, and achievement across general, higher, and vocational education contexts.
5. Teacher Professional Development and Professional Beliefs
Teachers' professional beliefs, competencies, and capacity for continuous development are central determinants of instructional quality, and these beliefs are increasingly tested by rapid technological and social change in the education sector. Examining how educators form, sustain, and reconstruct their professional beliefs—and how institutions can support this process—contributes directly to improving teaching quality across education systems. For this reason, Jurnal Varidika focuses on publishing scholarly studies on teachers' professional beliefs, competencies, and professional development strategies, including how educators adapt their practice and professional identity in evolving educational contexts.
