Focus and Scope

Focus

Research and Practice of Educational Chemistry (RESPEC) publishes original research articles, review articles, short communications, development studies, theoretical analyses, and scholarly ideas in the fields of chemistry education and chemistry. The journal aims to provide an academic forum for the dissemination of research findings, current issues, and innovative ideas that contribute to the advancement of chemistry learning and chemical sciences.

Scope

RESPEC focuses on studies related to the theories and practices of chemistry education, as well as research in pure and applied chemistry. The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, lecturers, teachers, graduate students, and practitioners in related fields.

The scope of chemistry education includes, but is not limited to:

• Chemistry teaching and learning strategies
• Curriculum and instructional design in chemistry education
• Assessment and evaluation in chemistry learning
• Laboratory learning and practical work in chemistry education
• Development of teaching media, learning resources, and learning technologies
• Students’ misconceptions and conceptual understanding in chemistry
• Chemistry teacher education and professional development
• Integration of science, technology, society, environment, and religious values in chemistry learning

The scope of chemistry includes, but is not limited to:

• Organic chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry
• Analytical chemistry
• Physical chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Environmental chemistry
• Natural product chemistry
• Applied chemistry
• Interdisciplinary chemical research