Focus and Scope
Focus and Scope
Focus
Ath-Thufail: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the field of Islamic Early Childhood Education (Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini/PIAUD). The journal serves as an academic platform for researchers, lecturers, teachers, practitioners, policymakers, and postgraduate students to disseminate original research findings, review articles, conceptual papers, and innovative practices that contribute to the advancement of early childhood education from Islamic and interdisciplinary perspectives.
The journal aims to promote scholarly discussion and evidence-based educational practices that support the holistic development of young children in cognitive, language, physical, social-emotional, moral, spiritual, and artistic domains within Islamic educational settings.
Scope
Ath-Thufail welcomes manuscripts related to, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Islamic Early Childhood Education (PIAUD)
- Early Childhood Learning and Instruction
- Early Childhood Curriculum Development
- Child Growth and Development
- Child Psychology
- Child Health, Nutrition, and Well-being
- Play-Based Learning
- Educational Media and Learning Resources
- Educational Technology and Digital Learning in Early Childhood Education
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Early Childhood Education
- STEAM Education for Early Childhood
- Language and Literacy Development
- Early Childhood Mathematics and Science Education
- Character Education and Moral Development
- Islamic Values and Religious Education for Young Children
- Parenting and Family Education
- Inclusive Early Childhood Education
- Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education
- Teacher Professional Development and Competencies
- Classroom Action Research in Early Childhood Education
- Educational Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Institutions
- Child Protection and Children's Rights
- Culture, Local Wisdom, and Early Childhood Education
- Educational Policy in Early Childhood Education
- Contemporary Issues and Innovations in Early Childhood Education
Types of Manuscripts
Ath-Thufail accepts the following categories of manuscripts:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Conceptual Papers
- Case Studies
Target Audience
The journal is intended for:
- Researchers
- Academics
- Lecturers
- Early Childhood Teachers
- Teacher Educators
- Graduate Students
- Educational Practitioners
- Policymakers
- Professionals working in the field of Early Childhood Education
Publication Standards
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a rigorous blind peer-review process conducted by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts must demonstrate originality, scientific rigor, methodological soundness, and a significant contribution to the advancement of Islamic Early Childhood Education.
