About the Journal
Journal of Foundational Learning and Child Development
(J. Found. Learn. Child Dev.) — International • Peer-Reviewed
About the Journal
Journal of Foundational Learning and Child Development | Childdev Journal (J. Found. Learn. Child Dev.) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal committed to publishing high-quality and impactful scholarship in foundational learning, child development, and early years education. The journal serves as a rigorous platform for researchers, teacher educators, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate original studies, critical reviews, and evidence-informed discussions that advance knowledge on children’s learning and developmental trajectories from birth to 8 years.
The journal welcomes submissions from diverse methodological and theoretical perspectives, including empirical research, systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, conceptual papers, Community Service Articles and policy studies. Contributions are expected to demonstrate scholarly rigor, methodological transparency, theoretical relevance, and practical implications for educational improvement in local, regional, and global contexts.
Scope Priorities
- Early childhood education (0–8 years)
- Primary/elementary education
- Foundational literacy and numeracy
- Curriculum and pedagogy
- Cognitive and socio-emotional development
- Inclusive and special education
- Learning environments and assessment
- Teacher professional development
- Education policy and early learning systems
Article Types
- Empirical research (quantitative/qualitative/mixed)
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Conceptual and theoretical papers
- Policy and implementation studies
- Community Service Articles (evaluated programs)
Quality Expectations
- Scholarly rigor and ethical conduct
- Methodological transparency
- Theoretical relevance
- Clear practical implications
- Equity-focused impact
Mission
Through internationally relevant and ethically grounded scholarship, the journal aims to advance educational sciences, support evidence-based policy and practice, and foster equitable learning opportunities for young children across diverse cultural and institutional settings.
| Journal title | Journal of Foundational Learning and Child Development | Cover |
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| Subject | Early childhood education (0–8 years); Primary/elementary education; Foundational literacy and numeracy; Curriculum and pedagogy; Cognitive and socio-emotional development; Inclusive and special education; Learning environments and assessment; Teacher professional development; Education policy and early learning systems. |  |
| Abbreviation | J. Found. Learn. Child Dev | |
| Publisher | INSPIRETECH GLOBAL INSIGHT | |
| Language | English | |
| Frequency | 3 issues per year: January 27 | May 27 | September 27 | |
| DOI | Prefix 10.53905/ChildDev by Crossref  |
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| Online ISSN | 3090-8183 | |
| Chief Editor | Assoc. Prof. Ahmad Yani, Ed. D. | |
| Citation Analysis | Google Scholar | Dimension | OpenAlex | Scilit MDPI | |
| Indexing | CROSSREF | GARUDA | Google Scholar More indexing.. |
Journal aims to promote scholarly discourse and empirical research on topics including but not limited to early literacy and numeracy, child psychology, pedagogical innovation, inclusive education, curriculum development, teacher education, socio-emotional learning, and policy issues related to early years and primary education.
