About the Journal

STEAM Journal for Elementary School Education (SJESE) is an international, open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal published by the Elementary School Education Program, PSDKU, State University of Surabaya (UNESA), Indonesia. Established to foster academic and professional discourse, SJESE is published biannually in April and October, with the aim of advancing innovation in elementary school education through a strong emphasis on the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).

SJESE is dedicated to disseminating both theoretical and practical insights that support the development of STEAM-based pedagogical approaches and learning models at the elementary school level. The journal accepts original research articles, literature reviews, case studies, and conceptual papers that reflect academic rigor, methodological soundness, and educational relevance.

Open Access Policy
SJESE is an open-access journal, which means all articles are freely available online immediately upon publication. This ensures greater global dissemination and visibility of authors’ work without subscription barriers. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Copyright Notice
Authors retain copyright of their work. However, by submitting their articles to SJESE, authors grant the journal the right of first publication and the non-exclusive right to reproduce and distribute their articles, with proper attribution and citation.

Focus and Scope
SJESE focuses on research and scholarly work that enhances the body of knowledge in the following areas:

  • Integration of STEAM in elementary education
  • Innovative teaching strategies and practices
  • Curriculum development and instructional design
  • Assessment and evaluation in STEAM learning
  • Educational technology in elementary classrooms
  • Teacher training and professional development in STEAM

Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to SJESE undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by reputable scholars and experts in the field. Each submission is reviewed for originality, quality, methodological soundness, relevance, and clarity before acceptance for publication.

Sponsorship Disclosure
SJESE is independently published by the Elementary School Education Program, PSDKU UNESA, and does not receive funding from any commercial entity. There are no submission or publication fees.

Archiving Policy
To ensure digital preservation and long-term access, SJESE is part of the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) archival systems. This guarantees permanent archiving of the journal content.

Privacy Statement
The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

Journal History
SJESE was first launched to meet the growing need for a high-quality academic platform focused on elementary school STEAM education, in line with Indonesia's educational transformation goals and global innovation trends. It aspires to be a key resource for researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners in the field.