Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia have 29 journals managed by the faculties and respective centres with the support of UPSI Press (Penerbit UPSI). UPSI moves actively in increasing high-impact journals in science, social sciences and education, to ensure current results and findings are published in the 29 No. 1 Education Journals.

Journals

  • Malaysian Journal of Music

    The Malaysian Journal of Music (MJM) [ISSN 2600-9366 e-ISSN 2600-9331] previously known as the Malaysian Music Journal (MMJ) (2012-2017, ISSN :  2232-1020 e-ISSN : 0128-2158 ), is a double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal that highlights music research and scholarship. It is a forum for music scholars to critically discuss issues related to music. Whilst the journal is based in Malaysia, articles from any region with theoretically robust and empirically engaging content are welcomed. We invite submissions of original articles from a wide spectrum of research areas including musicology, ethnomusicology, music education, performance, composition, music technology, popular music, music therapy and music business. Multidisciplinary research that includes music is also welcomed. Our journal publishes articles in Malay and English bi-annually.

           

  • Journal of Research, Policy & Practice of Teachers and Teacher Education

    Journal of Research, Policy & Practice of Teachers & Teacher Education (ISSN 2232-0458 /eISSN 2550-1771) began its first issue in 2011. JRPPTTE is a biannual (April and October start 2024), scholarly peer-reviewed publication, with an Editorial Board comprised of eminent scholars and is managed by the Faculty of Human Development of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia) with the support of Penerbit UPSI (UPSI Press). The journal's objective is to publish articles and novel ideas for education researchers and teacher educators on issues of teaching, teacher learning, preservice teachers, teaching and learning, and education policy across early childhood, primary, secondary and higher education. Articles in JRPPTTE can be typically broad and represent diverse orientations towards teaching and teacher education as well as differing methodologies for studying them.

    Journal of Research, Policy & Practice of Teachers & Teacher Education is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access.

    More Information, contact the editorial board team: http://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/JRPPTTE/Editorial-Board     

  • Journal of ICT in Education

    Journal of ICT in Education (JICTIE) [eISSN 0127-9750] is a peer-reviewed journal published twice a year (April & October starting 2024) by the Pejabat Karang Mengarang UPSI for the Faculty of Computing and Meta-Technology, UPSI. The main focus of the journal is academic writings and research reports featuring the latest issues of ICT education. Articles are published in English (starting from 2023). For articles in the Malay language, the author(s) is advised to work closely with a proficient translator. If you need assistance in finding a translator, feel free to contact the chief editor.

    Each submission is subjected to a double-blinded peer review process. Acceptance of articles is solely based on merit with no charge for submission and publication.

       

  • EDUCATUM Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology

    EDUCATUM Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology (EJSMT) [ISSN 2289-7070 / eISSN 2462-2451] is a peer-reviewed journal published by UPSI Press, Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia since 2014. EJSMT is devoted to the publication of original research papers, scientific reviews and short communications on various aspects of science and technology such as biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, ICT, agriculture science, biotechnology, science education, mathematics education, technical and vocational education. EJSMT is published twice (2) a year in April and October beginning 2024.

       

  • EDUCATUM Journal of Social Sciences

    EDUCATUM Journal of Social Science (EJoSS) [ISSN 2289-9391 / eISSN 2462-2443] is an international peer-reviewed journal published by UPSI Press, Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia since 2015. EJoSS is devoted to the publication of original research papers, scientific reviews and short communications on various aspects of social science and humanities. Published twice a year (April & October started 2024) by UPSI Press.
        

  • Asian Journal of Assessment in Teaching and Learning

    The International Journal of Assessment and Evaluation in Education has change the name to Asian Journal of Assessment in Teaching and Learning [AJATeL] (eISSN 2821-2916) is refereed journal and published by UPSI Press for Faculty of Technical and Vocational, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris and published biannually (June and December beginning 2019). It provides an opportunity for those involved in the field of education (science, engineering, mathematics, design and technology, vocational, arts, psychology and counselling and other related areas) to express and exchange ideas on assessment in teaching and learning. AJATeL maintains a standard double-blind peer review process. The double-blind process means that the identity of the author and the reviewer are not known to each other.

       

  • Journal of Science and Mathematics Letters

    Journal of Science and Mathematics Letters (JSML) [ISSN 2462-2052 / eISSN 2600-8718] is a peer-reviewed journal published by Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). The aims of JSML is to publish important contributions in the field of Applied Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics as well as Education. JSML UPSI is published twice a year in January & June. JSML UPSI was formerly known as JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS (JSM UPSI - ISSN 1985-7918). 

     

  • Journal of Contemporary Issues and Thought

    The Journal of Contemporary Issues and Thought (JCIT) [ISSN 2232-0032 / eISSN 0128-0481] is an international peer-reviewed journal published twice a year (in April and October) by the Faculty of Management and Economics (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris) and Pejabat Karang Mengarang Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI Press). It aims to become the leading multi-disciplinary, open access, an online academic journal in the field of current matters. The JCIT is dedicated to promoting original research and insightful debate in contemporary issues and thought by publishing academic original articles, analytical and simulation models, empirical research, policy analysis, and book reviews across a number of disciplines, including accounting banking, business, economics, education, entrepreneurship development, finance, international relation, law, management, population studies, public administration, science, and social welfare.

        

  • PENDETA

    PENDETA [ISSN 1823-6812/ eISSN 2600-8696] Journal was first published in 2005. The focus of the journal is to publish manuscripts that focus on research-based articles, case studies, Innovation in teaching and learning relevant to the journal interest. Published twice a year (April & October beginning 2024) by UPSI Press for Faculty of Languages and Communication, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. PENDETA looks forward to receiving original manuscripts from ASEAN region which looked at the area of Malay-focused language, culture, literature, education and pedagogy and comparison between some of the languages in ASEAN and European countries.

    The aim of the PENDETA journal is to serve as an international forum for academicians, researchers, theorists, practitioners and policy makers to promote, share, collaborate and discuss various new issues and developments in the Malay language. All manuscripts must be prepared in Malay language or English language and will be subjected to a rigorous peer-review process.

        

  • AJELP: Asian Journal of English Language and Pedagogy

    The Asian Journal of English Language and Pedagogy (AJELP) [ISSN 2289-8689 eISSN 2289-8697] is refereed publication which serves as a platform to promote scholarly discussions and collaborative networking among academicians, researchers, theorists, practitioners, and policy-makers of English studies. AJELP highlights current trends in English language, literature, linguistics and pedagogy in Asia and other international contexts. Published twice a year (April & October beginning 2024) by UPSI Press for Faculty of Languages and Communication, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. The journal welcomes research and theory based articles as well as exploratory papers.

     

  • International Business Education Journal

    International Business Education Journal (IBEJ) [eISSN 2735-1912] is an international peer-reviewed journal published twice a year (April & October starting from 2024) by the Faculty of Management and Economics (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris) and Penerbit Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. It aims to become the leading multi-disciplinary, open access, online academic journal in the field of current matters. The IBEJ is dedicated to promote original research and insightful debate by publishing original academic articles, analytical and simulation models, empirical research, policy analysis and book reviews across a number of disciplines, including economic education, accounting education, business, education and social sciences.
    IBEJ supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge .

         

  • Southeast Asia Early Childhood Journal

    Southeast Asia Early Childhood Journal (SAECJ) [eISSN 2821-3149], previously known as the International Journal of Early Childhood Education and Care (IJECEC) [2012-2018]. SAECJ is published twice (2) a year in April and October beginning 2024, scholarly peer-reviewed publication, with an Editorial Board comprised of eminent scholars and is managed by the National Child Development Research Centre (NCDRC) of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia) with the support of Penerbit UPSI (UPSI Press). SAECJ is a global voice for both research and practice concerning early childhood. This refereed journal extends across various social or cultural contexts and contributes to the international debate on holistic development for young children. This global voice for children explores a range of topics such as education and care, multicultural issues, indigenous early education, children’s learning, sustainable development, advocacy, and other issues involving early childhood for the world’s children. SAECJ accepts original Research Papers, Scientific Review Papers, and Short Communications (Letters) from scholars in Southeast Asia and other countries written in ENGLISH or MALAY. Every article will be peer-reviewed by double blind reviewers as well as independent Editor by SAECJ Editorial Members. SAECJ has no submission, processing and publication fees.

       

  • Jurnal Pendidikan Sains dan Matematik Malaysia

    Jurnal Pendidikan Sains dan Matemaitk Malaysia (JPSMM) [ISSN 2232-0393 /eISSN 2600-9307] began its first issue in 2011. JPSMM is a biannual (April and October start 2024) scholarly peer-reviewed publication, with an Editorial Board comprised of eminent scholars and is managed by the Faculty of Human Development of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Sultan Idris Education University) with the support of Pejabat Karang Mengarang (UPSI Press). The journal's objective is to publish articles and novel ideas for education researchers and teacher educators on issues of education of science and mathematics those relevant in the Malaysia context. Articles are published in Malay and English. Articles in JPSMM can be typically broad and represent diverse orientations towards teaching and teacher education as well as differing methodologies for studying them.

    JPSMM supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC) .

     

  • Jurnal Sains Sukan & Pendidikan Jasmani

    Jurnal Sains Sukan & Pendidikan Jasmani (JSSPJ) [ISSN 2232-1918 / eISSN 2600-9323] began its first issue in 2012. JSSPJ publishes two volume per year (April & October). JSSPJ is a scholarly peer-reviewed publication, with an Editorial Board comprised of eminent scholars and is managed by the Faculty of Sports Science & Physical Education of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia with the support of Penerbit UPSI (UPSI Press). The journal published academic writing and original research report related to sports science and physical education in either Malay or English language.

    JSSPJ supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).

     

  • Jurnal Pendidikan Awal Kanak-kanak Kebangsaan

    Jurnal Pendidikan Awal Kanak-kanak Kebangsaan (JPAKK) [ISSN 2289-3032 eISSN 2550-178X] began its first issue in 2012. JPAKK published twice a year (April & October started 2024), scholarly peer-reviewed publication, with an Editorial Board comprised of eminent scholars and is managed by the National Child Development Research Centre (NCDRC) of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia) with the support of Penerbit UPSI (UPSI Press). JPAKK is a local voice for both research and practice concerning early childhood education. This refereed journal extends across various social/cultural contexts and contributes to the national debate on holistic development for young children. This local voice for children explores a range of topics such as multicultural issues, indigenous early education, children’s learning, sustainable development, advocacy, and other issues involving early childhood education for the world’s children.

    JPAKK supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).

     

  • Management Research Journal

    Management Research Journal (MRJ) [ISSN 2232-0660 eISSN 2600-9315] is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality, original research.  It is an online international academic journal published twice a year (April & October started 2024). Please note that this journal only publishes manuscripts in English or Malay languages. The journal is devoted to promote scholarly empirical work that uses mainstream approaches to examine accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource and multi-faceted drivers of management change. Papers may broadly cover the above mentioned areas but are not limited to those example topics. We welcome original conceptual and empirical research articles with novel perspectives and/or managerial approaches that would appeal to an international readership. We do not accept unsolicited conceptual and theoretical papers. 

    MRJ supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).

     

  • Jurnal Pendidikan Bitara UPSI

    Jurnal Pendidikan Bitara UPSI (BITARA) [eISSN 2821-3173]. Published twice a year (April & October) by Faculty of Human Development, Sultan Idris Education University. It published academic writings and refereed research reports regarding issues on education. Articles are published in Malay and English. The editorial contents are ownership of Sultan Idris Education University. The authors of signed contributions are alone responsible for statements and opinion in them. All articles that have been submitted will be evaluated through double blind method where the writer and the evaluator did not know each other.

    BITARA supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).

     

  • KUPAS SENI: Jurnal Seni dan Pendidikan Seni

    KUPAS SENI: Jurnal Seni dan Pendidikan Seni Journal of Art and Art Education [ISSN 2289-4640 eISSN 0127-9688] refereed journal of the Art and Design Department, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, published for the advancement of scholarly knowledge about the visual art and visual art education.This journal publishes articles and reviews of books, recordings, exhibitions, and performances from different points of view with approaches from various disciplines. The journal has a bilingual publishing policy (in Malay and English) and is published twice a year (April & October started 2024). Published by UPSI Press for Faculty of Art, Sustainability and Creative Industry, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.

    KUPAS SENI supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).

     

  • Perspektif Jurnal Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan

    Perspektif Jurnal Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan [ISSN 1985-496X eISSN 2462-2435] is published by Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris and an interdisciplinary journal that provides a forum for communication and dissemination of knowledge through article social sciences and humanities researchers in South East Asian region. This journal is published twice a year in April and October, beginning 2024.

    Perspektif supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).

     

  • GEOGRAFI

    GEOGRAFI (ISSN 2289-4470 / EISSN 2462-2400) is published by the Penerbit Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Penerbit UPSI/UPSI Press) for Department of Geography and Environment, Faculty of Human Sciences, twice a year in April and October beginning 2013. Its purpose is to publish research findings and academic discourse related to geography and environment in South East Asia. This journal is published in Bahasa Melayu and English. From 2003 to 2024, 73 documents from Jurnal Geografi have been cited in Scopus databased. 

     

  • Jurnal Peradaban Melayu

    Jurnal Peradaban Melayu [ISSN 1675-4271 / eISSN 3030-5950] published since 2003 by Institut Peradaban Melayu, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. This journal covers writing and research by the scholars that stressed on Malay civilization especially in Malay language, culture, nation and civilization. This journal also focuses on matters that related to traditional arts, Malay literature, traditional games, Malay figures and philosophy, beliefs and practices. This journal reviewed based on the double-blind review and published online twice a year (June & December) by UPSI Press for Institut Peradaban Melayu since 2015.

    Peradaban supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).

     

  • Evaluation Studies in Social Sciences

    The Evaluation Studies in Social Sciences (ESSS), eISSN 0128-0473, is a double-blind refereed journal managed by the Faculty of Human Development with the support of Sultan Idris Education University’s Press Unit. Dedicated to advancing the field of evaluation within social sciences, the journal publishes high-quality empirical research, methodological innovations, comprehensive reviews, and detailed case studies. ESSS aims to enhance the understanding and practice of evaluation by providing rigorous, impactful research on evaluation methodologies, psychological assessments, and mental health interventions. It serves as a platform for multidisciplinary perspectives, integrating insights from sociology, psychology, psychiatry, public health, education, and social work. The journal also encourages global perspectives and comparative studies that explore evaluation practices across different cultural and geographic contexts. This open-access journal is committed to bridging the gap between research and practice, offering valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. By publishing articles that inform and improve social programs, policies, and interventions, ESSS contributes to the development of effective, evidence-based solutions for addressing societal challenges. The journal is published twice a year (in April and October) and welcomes submissions in various article formats to cater to the diverse interests of knowledge seekers. ESSS invites practice and knowledge sharing from multidisciplinary fields, enriching the field of evaluation through peer-reviewed scholarly work.

    ESSS supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).

     

  • ERUDITE: Journal of Chinese Studies and Education

    The ERUDITE: Journal of Chinese Studies and Education [eISSN 2716-5493] is a peer reviewed Journal. The journal is dedicated to publishing research on new and creative ideas, and disseminating research findings that make original and significant contributions to Chinese Studies and Education field. The journal is published twice a year (April & October Start 2024) and comes out as an electronic form. 

    《依大中文與教育學刊》為蘇丹依德理斯教育大學發行的同行匿名評審學術期刊，專門刊載馬來西亞及亞洲地區有關中文及教育研究的學術論文。本學刊每年以電子期刊的形式出版兩期，提供免費閱讀及下載。凡具有原創性、未曾刊載於其他刊物的論文及書評，均歡迎投稿。

    ERUDITE supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).

     

  • Journal of Valartamil

    The Journal of Valartamil (eISSN 2821-3157) is a world-wide journal which encourages academic discussions and collaborative literary works among the scholars, academicians, educationalists, and policy-maker of Tamil studies. The journal focuses wide range of topics under the areas of Tamil language, literature, linguistics and Tamil education in international contexts. The journal is published twice a year (April and October start 2024) and comes out as an electronic form.

    Valartamil supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).

     

  • SIBAWAYH Arabic Language and Education

    SIBAWAYH: Arabic Language and Education (eISSN 2716-5515) is a world-wide journal which encourages academic discussions and collaborative literary works among the scholars, academicians, educationalists, and policy-maker of Arabic language studies and pedagogy. The journal focuses wide range of topics under the areas of Arabic language, literature, linguistics and pedagogy in international contexts. The journal is published tri-annually and comes out as an electronic form. 

    It aims to play a vital role as a medium of interactive research findings among researchers and the academicians. Contributions are invited from all researchers and academicians from educational institutions based on their research, theory and critical explorations.

    SIBAWAYH supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).

     

  • Jurai Sembah

    The publication of Jurai Sembah [e-ISSN 2716-5523] aims to expand and create innovations in the concepts, theories, paradigms, perspectives and methodologies of research and learning of performing arts that are cross-field and cross-cultural. Published twice a year (April and October start 2024), the Jurai Sembah contains the results of original conceptual investigation and field research.  The features of the Jurai Sembah are its thematic publications, innovative approaches as well as cross-cultural and cross-field learning in performing arts. Thematic studies aimed to elicit a new conceptual nuance arising from the combination of several different articles, to present the uniformity of issues, conceptual and methodological uniformity and to illustrate abstract concepts in the performing arts.

    Jurai Sembah supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).

         

  • Firdaus Journal

    Firdaus Journal [eISSN 2821-3165] is an ASEAN journal which encourages academic discussions and the journal focuses on cross-disciplinary studies that integrate the field of Islamic studies and other field such as Science, Technology, Education, Language and Literature. The journal is published twice a year (April and October start 2024) and is published in electronic form.

    Firdaus Journal supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).

  • AL-MAKRIFAH Journal of Knowledge and Learning in Islamic Tradition and Culture

    Al-Makrifah Journal of Knowledge and Learning in Islamic Tradition and Culture (e-ISSN 3009-1268) is officially initiated by the Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Human Sciences, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia. Al-Makrifah would become a strategic venue as a medium for researchers and academicians in developing their research potentials based on their research, theory, and critical explorations. The journal is published biannually in a year (April and October) in an online version.

    Al-Makrifah supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).

       

  • Munsyi Jurnal Pengajian Sejarah

    Munsyi Jurnal Pengajian Sejarah [eISSN 3036-0234] is a journal that encourages academic debate among scholars, academics, researchers and students. This journal seeks to cover all aspects of history, prehistory and history education. All themes related to history, prehistory and history education are covered in this journal without geographical and chronological boundaries. Articles, reviews, notes address contemporary issues, concerns, policies and practice, drawing upon those themes are also welcome. This journal is published twice a year (June & December) in electronic form.

    Article contributions are welcome from scholars, academics, researchers and students from various institutions, based on the results of organized studies and research.

    MUNSYI supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).