About the Journal

Journal Title : KonselaPedia: Journal of Guidance, Counseling and Student Development
Initial : KONSELAPEDIA
Language : Indonesia and English
e-ISSN : xxxx-xxxx
DOI : https://doi.org/10.55681/konselapedia by  
Publisher : LPPM Institut Pendidikan Nusantara Global
Editor-in-chief : Winda Eprilia, S.Pd.,Gr.,M.Pd.
Frequency : Semiannual (2 issues per year)
Citation Analysis : Sinta | Google Scholar  |  Garuda

KonselaPedia: Journal of Guidance, Counseling and Student Development is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the scientific discourse, clinical methodologies, and systemic interventions within the fields of school counseling, psychological guidance, and holistic student development. The journal serves as a premier academic forum for exploring the psychological, behavioral, and socio-emotional factors that influence academic success and personal well-being across diverse educational levels. By bridging the intersection of macro-level educational policy, therapeutic frameworks, and developmental psychology, KonselaPedia aims to enrich global insights into cultivating mental health, career resilience, and adaptive life skills within contemporary learning ecosystems.

Scope and Topics

The journal welcomes high-quality original empirical research, systematic reviews, and methodological innovations that offer deep conceptual or practical insights. The scope encompasses, but is not limited to, the following thematic areas:

  • School Counseling & Guidance Frameworks: Comprehensive guidance program models, school counselor professional identity, ethical practices, and the integration of guidance in primary, secondary, and higher education.

  • Clinical Counseling & Therapeutic Interventions: Individual and group counseling techniques, cognitive-behavioral approaches, creative arts therapies, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention strategies for students.

  • Student Development & Well-being: Socio-emotional learning (SEL), character education, academic motivation, identity formation, mental health literacy, and resilience building in educational contexts.

  • Career Guidance & Vocational Maturity: Career counseling theories, life-designing paradigms, vocational decision-making processes, and preparing students for fluid global labor market realities.

  • Multicultural & Inclusive Counseling: Culturally responsive counseling practices, addressing systemic inequalities, supporting marginalized student populations, and fostering inclusive school climates.

Publication Frequency

KonselaPedia is published semi-annually (2 issues per year), released systematically in June and December. The journal utilizes a streamlined electronic publishing pipeline to support the continuous and prompt dissemination of verified counseling scholarship to global audiences.

Peer Review Process

To maintain the highest thresholds of scientific validity and intellectual integrity, KonselaPedia implements a strict Double-blind Peer Review protocol. Initial submissions undergo an editorial desk review for originality, scope alignment, and structural cohesion. Manuscripts that meet these criteria are systematically assigned to a minimum of two independent, external peer reviewers who possess deep expertise in guidance, counseling psychology, and human development methodologies. The final publishing determination rests with the editorial board based on reviewer recommendations.

Mission Statement

The mission of KonselaPedia is to catalyze the evolution of guidance and counseling practices by offering an unrestricted, high-impact open-access platform. The journal is committed to empowering school counselors, psychologists, educational researchers, and policymakers with the evidence-based insights and innovative frameworks necessary to optimize student well-being, champion mental health advocacy, and build supportive foundations for diverse learners worldwide.

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