Journal History

JOURNAL HISTORY

SEARCH: Science Education Research Journal documents its development through key milestones in publication, journal identification, indexing, and publication capacity. The following chronology records the journal’s history based on the information provided by the journal.

1. Initial Publication — October 2022

SEARCH: Science Education Research Journal was first published in October 2022, marking the beginning of its contribution to scholarly communication in science education research.

2. Assignment of Print ISSN — December 2023

In December 2023, the journal obtained its print International Standard Serial Number (ISSN), supporting the formal identification of its print publication format.

3. Assignment of Electronic ISSN — December 2023

The journal also obtained its electronic ISSN in December 2023, establishing a separate serial identifier for its online publication format.

4. Inclusion in GARUDA — June 2024

In June 2024, SEARCH: Science Education Research Journal was indexed in GARUDA (Garba Rujukan Digital), Indonesia’s scholarly reference and indexing portal. This milestone increased the journal’s discoverability within the Indonesian academic publishing ecosystem.

5. Inclusion in SINTA — April 2026

In April 2026, the journal was indexed in SINTA (Science and Technology Index), Indonesia’s research information and journal indexing system. This milestone represents a further step in the journal’s development and visibility.

6. Expansion of Publication Capacity — April 2026

Beginning with the April 2026 issue, SEARCH: Science Education Research Journal expanded its publication capacity to 25 articles per issue. This change reflects the journal’s publication development; editorial selection and publication remain subject to the journal’s peer-review procedures, editorial policies, and quality standards.