JOURNAL HISTORY

CREATE: Contemporary Research in Education and Teaching is a scholarly journal established to provide an academic platform for the dissemination of research, critical analysis, and innovative practices in education and teaching. The journal aims to facilitate scholarly communication among researchers, lecturers, teachers, education practitioners, and other stakeholders who are committed to advancing educational knowledge and improving teaching and learning practices. Through the publication of research-based contributions, CREATE seeks to connect theoretical perspectives with educational practice and encourage dialogue on contemporary issues in education at local, national, and international levels.

The journal's development has involved the establishment of its online publishing platform, the publication of its inaugural issue, the expansion of its scholarly visibility, and the initiation of formal journal identification procedures. The following milestones document the journal's early development based on the information recorded by the editorial team.

1. Establishment of the Online Journal Platform — 11 September 2026

On 11 September 2026, CREATE: Contemporary Research in Education and Teaching was established on the Open Journal Systems (OJS) publishing platform and associated with the journal website of Institut Agama Islam Negeri Sorong. The establishment of the online platform marked an initial step in organizing the journal's editorial and publication infrastructure. OJS provides a digital environment for managing journal submissions, editorial workflows, peer review, publication, and access to published content.

2. Publication of the First Issue — Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2026

On 15 September 2026, CREATE published its inaugural issue, Volume 1, Issue 1. This first publication represented an important milestone in the journal's development, marking the beginning of its role as a platform for disseminating scholarly work in education and teaching. The inaugural issue established the initial publication record of CREATE and provided a foundation for the journal's subsequent editorial development and publication activities.

3. Google Scholar Indexing — 20 September 2026

On 20 September 2026, the journal recorded its inclusion in Google Scholar. This development was an important step toward improving the discoverability of the journal's scholarly publications and facilitating access to its research outputs through academic search services. Greater discoverability can help readers and researchers identify relevant publications and follow the development of scholarship in education and teaching. The journal continues to value accurate metadata, accessible publication records, and responsible dissemination of scholarly work.

4. ISSN Registration Milestone — 14 October 2026

On 14 October 2026, CREATE recorded progress in the registration process for its International Standard Serial Number (ISSN). The ISSN is an international identifier used to distinguish serial publications and support the accurate identification of journals in catalogues, databases, and scholarly communication systems. This milestone formed part of the journal's efforts to strengthen its publication administration and establish a consistent bibliographic identity.

5. ISSN Validity from Volume 1, Issue 2 — November 2026

Based on the journal's publication record, the ISSN is stated to be applicable beginning with Volume 1, Issue 2, scheduled for November 2026. This issue represents the next stage in the journal's publication history following its inaugural issue. The journal will maintain consistent bibliographic information across its website, issue records, article metadata, and publication documentation to support accurate identification and retrieval of its content.

CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT

As CREATE: Contemporary Research in Education and Teaching continues to develop, the editorial team is committed to maintaining transparent editorial procedures, responsible publication practices, appropriate peer review, accurate publication metadata, and accessible scholarly content. The journal's history will be updated periodically to document significant milestones in its publication activities, editorial development, indexing and abstracting status, and other verified developments. These records are intended to provide readers, authors, reviewers, and institutional stakeholders with a clear account of the journal's progress.