Focus and Scope

The Journal of Ethnoscience and STEM Education publishes original research articles, theoretical studies, and innovative developments focusing on the integration of science, culture, and education. This journal serves as a platform for academics, researchers, and education practitioners to develop and apply modern scientific knowledge grounded in local values, traditional wisdom, and multidisciplinary approaches. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

a. Ethnochemistry – studies of chemistry rooted in cultural practices and traditional knowledge, including the analysis of natural materials, traditional chemical processes, and the exploration of chemical phenomena within ethnic and local wisdom contexts.

b. Ethnophysics – research on physical phenomena embedded in cultural practices, local technologies, traditional games, and applications of physics principles in community wisdom.

c. Ethnobiology – studies of human–nature interactions from a biological perspective, encompassing traditional ecological knowledge, local biodiversity utilization, and culture-based conservation practices.

d. Integration of Modern and Traditional Science – interdisciplinary studies that bridge modern scientific concepts with traditional knowledge to produce contextual and meaningful educational and research models.

e. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) – research and development in STEM education aimed at enhancing scientific literacy, creativity, and critical thinking skills among learners.

f. Culturally Based STEM – implementation of STEM approaches that integrate cultural values, practices, and artifacts to make learning more relevant and engaging for students.

g. Development of Ethnoscience-Based Learning Media – innovation in learning media, teaching aids, modules, or resources that apply ethnoscience principles to support contextual science learning.

h. Science Education Based on Local Culture – development of models, strategies, and curricula in science education that highlight local potentials, traditions, and indigenous wisdom.

i. Ethnoscience and Local Wisdom Studies – in-depth exploration of scientific values embedded in cultural practices and local heritage that can be integrated into modern education and scientific research.

j. Traditional Biotechnology, Local Agriculture, and Ethnic Technology – studies on traditional biotechnological knowledge, sustainable local agricultural systems, and culture-based technological innovations.

k. Integration of Science, Islam, and Culture – philosophical and practical studies on the harmonious relationship between science, Islamic values, and culture in education and research.

l. Science Education