Ibtida’i Journal was first published in 2014 and has been regularly issued biannually in June and December. Since its establishment, the journal has been available in an online format. It is published in collaboration with the Association of Lecturers of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Teacher Education (PD-PGMI Indonesia).
Ibtida’i Journal serves as a scholarly communication platform for researchers, academics, educators, practitioners, and students to publish and disseminate scientific works, with a strong emphasis on original research. The journal focuses on areas related to learning planning, instructional processes, and learning evaluation; curriculum management; educational management; inclusive education; local wisdom and cultural heritage in education; as well as the development of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in basic education, particularly at the elementary and primary school levels.