Journal History

Journal Establishment and Background

Innovate: Innovation in Teaching and Learning was established in 2025 in response to the growing need for a scholarly platform that emphasizes innovation in teaching and learning. This journal was initiated and published by CV. JK Riset Publishing Group as part of its commitment to strengthening academic literacy and promoting adaptive educational practices aligned with the demands of the times.

The name “Innovate” reflects the journal’s spirit of encouraging continuous renewal in the field of education. With a focus on innovation, creativity, and the use of technology, this journal aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice in learning. Innovate aspires to be a key reference for educators, researchers, students, and educational practitioners interested in developing relevant, practical, and transformative instructional strategies.

Key Milestones

  • 2025: Officially launched and published its first issue with the theme Innovation in Instructional Design
  • 2025: Adopted a double-blind peer review system and implemented an OJS-based editorial workflow
  • 2026: Built a national and international network of collaborative reviewers
  • 2026: Targeted SINTA accreditation and indexation in international academic platforms
  • 2026–2027: Introduced new sections such as teaching best practices, educational technology, and interdisciplinary innovation studies

Editorial Board and Review Process

The editorial board of Innovate consists of scholars and researchers from various universities, particularly in the fields of education, educational technology, instructional management, and related disciplines. All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a rigorous double-blind peer review by at least two qualified reviewers. This process is designed to ensure the quality, novelty, and scientific relevance of each article published.

Focus and Scope

Innovate: Innovation in Teaching and Learning focuses on the publication of scholarly works that explore a variety of innovations in instructional processes across all levels of education. The journal emphasizes new approaches, creative strategies, and the use of technology in education to enhance effectiveness, engagement, and learning outcomes.

Core topics of interest include:

  • Innovation in curriculum design and teaching methodologies
  • Digital transformation in education and learning technologies
  • Adaptive, collaborative, and project-based learning models
  • Development of technology-based learning media and resources
  • Value-based, character-oriented, and culturally rooted learning
  • Strategies for increasing student engagement
  • Innovative evaluation methods and authentic assessment
  • Professional development of educators in innovative contexts
  • Lifelong learning and community-based education
  • Interdisciplinary studies relevant to innovation in teaching

This focus is aligned with the journal’s mission to serve as a platform for scholarly publication that promotes more relevant, creative, and impactful learning practices in an era of rapid transformation.

Future Direction

Innovate aims to become a nationally and internationally indexed scientific journal with high publication standards. Its strategic goals include:

  • Achieving SINTA accreditation (minimum Rank 3) within the first two years
  • Indexing in Google Scholar, CrossRef, DOAJ, and other reputable databases
  • Establishing academic collaborations with international journals and institutions
  • Publishing thematic issues and organizing scholarly forums

Through these strategic directions, Innovate is committed to positioning itself as an academic space that fosters research-based, innovative, and impactful educational practices.