Focus and Scope
Focus and Scope
Journal of Student Inquiry and Interdisciplinary Research (JSIIR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published by Yayasan Cakra Education Sains. The journal provides an international platform for students, young researchers, educators, academics, and practitioners to disseminate high-quality research and scholarly works emphasizing inquiry-based learning, innovation, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary approaches.
JSIIR welcomes original research articles, systematic literature reviews, scoping reviews, narrative reviews, conceptual papers, case studies, and short communications from a broad spectrum of disciplines. The journal particularly encourages studies that integrate theories, methods, data, or perspectives from different academic fields to address scientific, educational, technological, social, economic, health, and environmental challenges.
The journal is committed to supporting the development of student research capacity while maintaining academic rigor, research ethics, methodological transparency, and meaningful scholarly contribution. Collaborative research involving students, supervisors, educators, professional practitioners, and interdisciplinary research teams is particularly welcomed.
Scope of the Journal
1. Education and Pedagogy
- Teaching and learning
- Curriculum and instruction
- Educational technology
- Learning models and strategies
- Assessment and evaluation
- Teacher education and professional development
- Educational management and leadership
- Guidance and counseling
- Inclusive and special education
- Vocational and technical education
- Higher education
- Early childhood education
- Digital learning and e-learning
- Student development and academic achievement
- Educational psychology
- Literacy and numeracy
- Character and values education
- Artificial intelligence in education
2. Marine Science, Fisheries, and Maritime Studies
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Fisheries Science
- Aquaculture
- Marine and Fisheries Product Technology
- Coastal and Marine Resource Management
- Maritime and Shipping Studies
- Marine Engineering and Ship Technology
- Navigation and Maritime Safety
- Maritime Law, Policy, and Governance
- Maritime Security and Marine Sustainability
- Socio-Economic and Community Studies
- Digital and Emerging Technologies
3. Tourism and Hospitality
- Tourism studies
- Tourism management
- Sustainable tourism
- Ecotourism
- Cultural and heritage tourism
- Community-based tourism
- Rural tourism
- Halal tourism
- Tourism destination development
- Destination management and marketing
- Tourism policy and planning
- Tourist behavior and experience
- Digital tourism and smart tourism
- Tourism entrepreneurship
- Hospitality management
- Hotel management
- Resort management
- Food and beverage management
- Restaurant management
- Hospitality service quality
- Customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Hospitality marketing
- Human resource management in hospitality
- Tourism and hospitality innovation
4. Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Food Sciences
- Agricultural sciences
- Agronomy
- Agrotechnology
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural economics
- Agricultural extension
- Soil science
- Plant science
- Plant protection
- Horticulture
- Animal science
- Fisheries and aquaculture
- Forestry
- Agricultural biotechnology
- Agricultural technology
- Smart farming
- Precision agriculture
- Food science and technology
- Food security
- Food safety
- Post-harvest technology
- Sustainable agriculture
- Organic agriculture
- Agricultural entrepreneurship
- Rural agricultural development
5. Engineering and Applied Technology
- Civil engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Electronic engineering
- Industrial engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Environmental engineering
- Materials engineering
- Manufacturing engineering
- Architecture and built environment
- Construction technology
- Energy engineering
- Renewable energy
- Automotive technology
- Mechatronics
- Robotics and automation
- Control systems
- Engineering design
- Smart systems
- Sustainable engineering
- Engineering education
- Applied technology and technological innovation
6. Computer Science, Information Technology, and Digital Innovation
- Computer science
- Information technology
- Information systems
- Software engineering
- Artificial intelligence
- Machine learning
- Data science
- Big data analytics
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Cloud computing
- Cybersecurity
- Computer networks
- Mobile applications
- Web technology
- Human–computer interaction
- Digital transformation
- Geographic information systems
- Multimedia technology
- Blockchain
- Intelligent systems
- Digital innovation
7. Law and Legal Studies
- Constitutional law
- Administrative law
- Civil law
- Criminal law
- Business and commercial law
- International law
- Human rights law
- Environmental law
- Labor law
- Agrarian and land law
- Customary law
- Islamic law
- Family law
- Economic law
- Consumer protection law
- Cyber law and digital regulation
- Intellectual property law
- Health law
- Legal policy
- Legal sociology
- Legal philosophy
- Comparative law
- Law enforcement and access to justice
- Law, technology, and society
8. Religious and Theological Studies
- Religious studies
- Theology
- Islamic studies
- Qur'anic studies
- Hadith studies
- Islamic thought and philosophy
- Islamic education
- Islamic law and jurisprudence
- Comparative religion
- Religion and society
- Religion and culture
- Religion and education
- Religion and science
- Religion and technology
- Religion and environment
- Religion and economics
- Religion and social change
- Religious moderation
- Interreligious and intercultural studies
- Ethics and morality
- Religious communication
- Religious institutions and communities
- Contemporary religious issues
9. Health and Life Sciences
- Public health
- Medicine and biomedical sciences
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Pharmacy
- Nutrition
- Health promotion
- Epidemiology
- Environmental health
- Occupational health and safety
- Mental health
- Maternal and child health
- Reproductive health
- Community health
- Healthcare management
- Medical laboratory sciences
- Biology and life sciences
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Health technology
- Digital health
- Disease prevention and health behavior
10. Natural, Environmental, and Sustainability Sciences
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Earth sciences
- Environmental science
- Ecology
- Biodiversity and conservation
- Natural resource management
- Climate change
- Pollution and environmental management
- Disaster risk reduction
- Renewable resources
- Circular economy
- Sustainable development
- Sustainable cities and communities
- Environmental technology
- Climate resilience
11. Arts, Culture, and Creative Industries
- Fine arts
- Performing arts
- Music
- Dance
- Theatre
- Visual communication design
- Graphic design
- Product design
- Fashion
- Photography
- Film and digital media
- Traditional arts
- Cultural heritage
- Creative industries
- Digital creative content
- Art education
- Arts, culture, and society
12. Interdisciplinary and Emerging Studies
- Interdisciplinary student research
- Multidisciplinary research
- Transdisciplinary studies
- Science, technology, and society
- Education and digital transformation
- Law, religion, and society
- Tourism, culture, and sustainability
- Agriculture and digital technology
- Engineering and environmental sustainability
- Health, technology, and society
- Business, technology, and entrepreneurship
- Religion, ethics, and technological development
- Artificial intelligence and society
- Climate change and sustainable development
- Community-based innovation
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Local knowledge and global challenges
- Cross-disciplinary solutions to contemporary problems
Types of Articles
JSIIR accepts the following manuscript categories:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Systematic and Scoping Reviews
- Conceptual Papers
- Case Studies
- Short Communications
- Research and Development Studies
- Applied Research
- Student Research Projects
- Interdisciplinary Research
- Community-Based Research
Target Authors
The journal welcomes submissions from:
- Undergraduate students
- Master’s students
- Doctoral students
- Early-career researchers
- Academics and practitioners
- Collaborative research teams involving students and supervisors
Aims of the Journal
The Journal of Student Inquiry and Interdisciplinary Research (JSIIR) aims to:
- Provide an accessible scholarly publication platform for students, emerging researchers, academics, and interdisciplinary research communities.
- Promote high-quality student-led and student–faculty collaborative research.
- Strengthen scientific inquiry, critical thinking, research literacy, and academic writing among students and young researchers.
- Encourage interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaboration across the sciences, social sciences, humanities, technology, and professional fields.
- Facilitate the dissemination of innovative research addressing contemporary educational, technological, environmental, cultural, legal, religious, and health-related challenges.
- Connect academic research with professional practice, industry, communities, and sustainable development.
- Promote responsible, ethical, evidence-based, and socially relevant scientific research.
- Support the development and dissemination of knowledge with meaningful theoretical, methodological, technological, professional, and societal contributions.
JSIIR emphasizes student inquiry, methodological rigor, interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, ethical research, and the meaningful application of knowledge to address contemporary academic and real-world challenges.
