About the Journal

Indonesian Student Research Journal (ISRJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original research conducted by undergraduate and graduate students from diverse academic disciplines. ISRJ serves as an inclusive scholarly platform for emerging researchers to disseminate innovative ideas, empirical findings, and interdisciplinary studies that contribute to scientific advancement and societal development at national and global levels.

The journal supports the development of student research capacity by encouraging high-quality scholarship, methodological rigor, academic integrity, and ethical research practices. Through collaboration between students, faculty advisors, and research communities, ISRJ promotes a culture of inquiry, critical thinking, and scientific contribution among young scholars.

Focus and Scope

ISRJ welcomes submissions of research articles, review papers, short communications, and case studies from a wide range of academic fields, including but not limited to:

  • Natural Sciences and Applied Sciences

  • Social Sciences and Humanities

  • Engineering and Technology

  • Education and Learning Innovation

  • Economics, Business, and Management Studies

  • Environmental Studies and Sustainability

  • Health Sciences and Public Health

  • Information and Communication Technology

  • Arts, Culture, and Creative Studies

The journal emphasizes:

  • originality of research contribution

  • clarity and coherence of argumentation

  • methodological soundness

  • relevance to theory, practice, and community benefit

Interdisciplinary and collaborative research works are strongly encouraged.

Open Access Policy

ISRJ adopts an open-access publishing model, allowing all articles to be freely accessed, read, and downloaded by readers worldwide without subscription fees. Authors retain copyright of their work under the designated Creative Commons license.

This policy supports broader dissemination of student research and enhances academic visibility and citation opportunities.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to ISRJ undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by qualified reviewers and academic mentors in relevant disciplines. The editorial team ensures that the review process is:

  • fair and objective

  • transparent and ethical

  • constructive for authors’ academic development

The journal also aims to provide formative feedback to help student authors improve their scholarly writing skills.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain copyright over their published manuscripts and grant ISRJ the right of first publication under the selected Creative Commons license. This ensures academic openness while preserving authors’ intellectual property rights.

Sponsorship and Funding

ISRJ operates as an independent academic journal. Any institutional support, sponsorship, or external funding will be declared transparently in accordance with publication ethics.

Privacy Statement

The journal is committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal data provided to ISRJ will be used exclusively for editorial and publication purposes and will not be shared with third parties without consent.

Journal History

The Indonesian Student Research Journal (ISRJ) was established to provide a formal academic publication venue for student researchers and young scholars. The journal was founded with the mission to strengthen research culture among students, foster scholarly communication, and encourage multidisciplinary collaboration as part of Indonesia’s academic and scientific development.