Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

COGNITIA: Interdisciplinary Journal of Mind, Education, and Science is an academic, peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the study of human cognition, learning processes, and educational practices through interdisciplinary perspectives. The journal aims to bridge education, cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, and related scientific and humanistic disciplines to advance understanding of how individuals think, learn, perceive, and construct knowledge.

COGNITIA emphasizes research that explores the interaction between mind, learning environments, and scientific or educational contexts, particularly studies that integrate cognitive theories with educational practice and interdisciplinary inquiry.

The journal welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, literature reviews, and interdisciplinary studies covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

1. Cognitive Science and Psychology

  • Cognitive processes in learning and thinking
  • Cognitive development across the lifespan
  • Perception, attention, memory, and problem-solving
  • Metacognition and self-regulated learning
  • Cognitive and affective factors in education

2. Educational Sciences

  • Teaching and learning theories
  • Curriculum, instruction, and assessment
  • Student learning experiences and perspectives
  • Inclusive and special education
  • Educational innovation and reflective pedagogy

3. Interdisciplinary Studies of Mind and Learning

  • Psychology of mathematics and science learning
  • Cognitive and affective dimensions of STEM education
  • Language, metaphor, and meaning-making in learning
  • Visual, symbolic, and representational thinking
  • Arts, music, and creativity in cognitive and educational contexts

4. Applied Cognitive and Educational Research

  • Classroom-based cognitive studies
  • Learning difficulties and conceptual understanding
  • Educational technology and cognitive tools
  • Cognitive approaches to educational design
  • Evidence-based educational practices

5. Humanistic and Philosophical Perspectives

  • Humanistic approaches to education and cognition
  • Philosophical foundations of learning and knowledge
  • Cultural, social, and ethical dimensions of cognition
  • Narrative, phenomenological, and qualitative approaches to learning

 

Section Policies

Articles

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Peer Review Process

COGNITIA: Interdisciplinary Journal of Mind, Education, and Science applies a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and academic rigor of all published articles.

All submitted manuscripts are first evaluated by the editorial team for relevance to the journal’s focus and scope, adherence to submission guidelines, and basic scholarly standards. Manuscripts that pass this initial screening are reviewed by two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript’s subject area. When necessary, a third reviewer may be appointed.

Reviewers assess manuscripts based on originality, relevance, theoretical and methodological soundness, clarity of analysis, academic writing quality, and ethical standards.

The peer review process typically takes 4–6 weeks, and the overall editorial decision is generally completed within 8–10 weeks. Final decisions are made by the editor based on reviewers’ recommendations.

 

Publication Frequency

Publication Frequency

COGNITIA: Interdisciplinary Journal of Mind, Education, and Science is published triannually, with three issues released evenly throughout the year. The journal is published regularly in the months of February, June, and October.

Each issue publishes peer-reviewed articles that have successfully passed the editorial and review processes in accordance with the journal’s academic and ethical standards.

 

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

 

Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics Statement

Publication Ethics Statement

COGNITIA: Interdisciplinary Journal of Mind, Education, and Science is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. This statement follows the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies to all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

Duties of Authors

Authors are expected to:

  • Submit original work that has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere.
  • Properly acknowledge and cite all sources and references.
  • Ensure that data and research findings are reported accurately and honestly.
  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and inappropriate manipulation.
  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Ensure that all listed authors have made significant contributions to the manuscript.
  • Obtain ethical approval and informed consent when research involves human participants.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based on academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
  • Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential peer review process.
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest in editorial decision-making.
  • Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected ethical misconduct.
  • Maintaining the integrity of the academic record.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Conduct reviews objectively, constructively, and within the specified timeframe.
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts under review.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest.
  • Provide feedback to improve the scholarly quality of manuscripts.
  • Refrain from using unpublished materials for personal research.

Publication Misconduct

COGNITIA takes all allegations of publication misconduct seriously, including plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, duplicate publication, and authorship manipulation. Suspected cases will be handled in accordance with COPE guidelines and may result in rejection, correction, retraction, or notification to relevant institutions.

Corrections and Retractions

The journal is committed to maintaining the accuracy of the scholarly record. When significant errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, appropriate corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern will be issued.

Conflict of Interest

All parties involved in the publication process must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence their work or judgment.

 

Article Processing Charges

Article Processing Fee

Article Processing Fee (APC)

COGNITIA: Interdisciplinary Journal of Mind, Education, and Science is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal committed to the broad dissemination of high-quality scholarly research. To support the costs associated with editorial management, peer review, production, online hosting, and long-term digital preservation, the journal applies an Article Processing Fee (APC) for accepted manuscripts.

Fee Policy

  • Submission Fee: Free of charge
  • Article Processing Fee (APC):
    • International Authors (non-Indonesia): Free of charge (USD 0)
    • Indonesian Authors: IDR 500,000 (approximately USD 32–35, subject to exchange rate)

The APC is charged only after a manuscript has been formally accepted for publication. No fees are charged at any stage of submission, peer review, or editorial evaluation.

What the APC Covers

  • Editorial handling and peer review management
  • Editorial decision-making and quality control
  • Copyediting and layout formatting
  • Online publication with full open-access availability
  • Journal platform maintenance and digital archiving
  • Metadata preparation and indexing support

Waiver and Discount Policy

To promote inclusivity and academic equity, APC waivers or discounts may be considered for Indonesian authors without institutional or research funding, early-career researchers, graduate students, and manuscripts of exceptional scholarly merit. Requests for waivers must be submitted prior to or at the time of manuscript submission. Waiver decisions are independent of editorial and peer review outcomes.

Editorial Independence

Payment of the APC does not influence editorial decisions. All manuscripts are evaluated solely on the basis of academic quality, originality, relevance, and ethical standards through a double-blind peer review process.

Payment Information

Detailed payment instructions will be provided to authors upon acceptance of their manuscript. All payments are processed only after the final editorial decision.