NOVELTY: Journal of Innovation on Education, Learning, and Community Empowerment is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal focusing on publishing research and community service articles that highlight innovations in education, learning, and community empowerment. This journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, educators, students, practitioners, and policymakers to share original research, case studies, program evaluations, and policy analyses aimed at improving the quality of education and fostering sustainable community development.

The strength of NOVELTY lies in its integrated approach combining academic rigor with practical relevance, encouraging close collaboration among educational institutions, communities, and stakeholders. The journal accepts manuscripts in both Indonesian and English, covering a wide range of topics including formal and non-formal education, innovative teaching methods, curriculum development, digital learning technologies, community empowerment programs, and social, cultural, economic, and health initiatives within communities.

Journal Structure and Article Types

Published biannually in February and August, NOVELTY is organized into two main sections:

Section A: Innovations in Education and Learning

• Research articles on teaching and learning methods
• Studies on digital learning, curriculum development, and educational technologies
• Case studies from schools or learning centers
• Review articles on education-related topics

Section B: Innovations in Community Empowerment

• Community service reports describing objectives, implementation processes, outcomes, and impacts
• Community service articles evaluating effectiveness, challenges, and lessons learned, linked to relevant theories or frameworks
• Participatory Action Research (PAR) involving collaboration between researchers and community members to identify issues, implement solutions, and reflect on outcomes to produce practical and academic knowledge