Mimbar Sekolah Dasar (MSD) is a peer-reviewed, international open-access journal committed to advancing scholarly discourse and research in the field of primary and elementary education. The journal aims to serve as a critical platform for the dissemination of high-quality research findings, theoretical advancements, and innovative practices that contribute to the improvement of teaching, learning, and educational systems at the primary level globally.
MSD’s core mission is to:
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Encourage the development of evidence-based educational policies and practices;
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Foster academic dialogue between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from diverse cultural and geographical contexts;
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Support the integration of theory and practice in primary education;
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Promote interdisciplinary approaches that address challenges in basic education across sociocultural, economic, and technological dimensions.
The journal recognizes the growing need for responsive and transformative education in the 21st century and seeks to contribute to this agenda by publishing research that is:
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Contextually relevant, especially within the Global South,
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Methodologically rigorous, employing qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method approaches,
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Theoretically grounded, with clear implications for educational theory and practice.
MSD encourages submissions that address key issues in:
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Curriculum and instructional design in primary education;
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Teacher training and professional development;
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Student learning and development, including inclusive and special education;
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Educational leadership and school management;
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Assessment and evaluation;
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Civic, moral, and values education;
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Digital learning innovations and educational media;
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Cross-cultural and comparative education.
By publishing high-impact articles from a range of educational systems and cultural perspectives, Mimbar Sekolah Dasar seeks to become a leading academic forum for shaping the future of primary education worldwide.