About the Journal

Journal of Early Childhood Education Perspectives (JECEP) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that provides a forum for researchers, teacher educators, policymakers, and practitioners to explore critical, interdisciplinary, and contextual perspectives in early childhood education (birth–8 years). The journal publishes empirical, theoretical, and practice-based studies that examine child development, learning processes, and early childhood psychology within educational contexts.

JECEP emphasizes research that integrates psychological foundations with pedagogical practice, addressing educational innovation, curriculum and assessment, teacher professionalism, family and community engagement, inclusive and equitable education, and early childhood educational policies that shape learning environments for young children.

Journal Information

Jornal Name : Journal of Early Childhood Education Perspectives
Initials : JECEP
ISSN : 3110-6641
Frequency : Twice a year
[January - June and July - December]
Editor-in-chief : Selia Dwi Kurnia
Publisher : Lia Center of Research and Education

Before Make a Submission

Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not being considered for publication elsewhere at the time of submission to Journal of Early Childhood Education Perspectives. The author must ensure that the submitted manuscript has been prepared using the Journal of Early Childhood Education Perspectives Template. Manuscripts must also have been corrected with a similarity check (similarity check or Turnitin). Reference writing must use citation manager tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, Ref-Works, Bib-Text, etc. Any manuscript that does not meet the author's guidelines, focus, and scope, that is written in a different format, and does not meet the administrative requirements will be immediately rejected. The only manuscript that meets Journal of Early Childhood Education Perspectives standards will be further processed.

 

Current Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Early Childhood Education Perspectives
View Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Early Childhood Education Perspectives
This issue comprises seven articles, authored or co-authored by 19 scholars representing 17 distinct affiliations across 8 countries. This issue will continue to be updated as additional manuscripts complete the peer-review, revision, and editorial processes. Malaysia Thailand Libya Indonesia India Egypt Philippines Pakistan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1
Published: 2026-02-17

Articles

  • Revisiting Critical Thinking in Early Childhood: A Bibliometric Review of Trends During and After COVID-19 Pandemic

    William Ben Gunawan, INTI International University, Malaysia
    Eka Anggraeny, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
    1-17
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1.178

  • The Lauḥ Method in Early Childhood Qur’anic Pedagogy: A Case Study on Memorization Strategies at Zawiyah Asmariyah, Libya

    Taufik Awan Wibowo, Al-Asmarya Islamic University, Libya
    Fiqi Restu Subekti, Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University, Indonesia
    18-30
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1.174

  • Healthy Lifestyle Education Through Play-Based Learning among Children Aged Three to Four Years: A Case Study in Indonesia

    Prima Trisna Aji, Lincoln College University, Malaysia
    Elinda Rizkasari, Universitas Slamet Riyadi Surakarta, Indonesia
    Arief Shofyan Baidhowy, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, Indonesia
    31-40
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1.176

  • Integration of Neuroscience into Early Childhood Educational Psychology: A Critical Literature Review of Cognition, Emotion, and Pedagogical Implications

    Hani Hasnah Safitri, Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia
    Ulul Albab, Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia
    Siti Mumun Muniroh, Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia
    Mohammad Adam, Universiti Islam Antarbangsa Sultan Islmail Petra University, Malaysia
    Faiz Akhmad Khan, Rajshree Institute of Management and Technology Bareilly Uttar Pradesh, India
    41-52
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1.171

  • Comparative Study of Conventional and Montessori Learning Methods on the Cognitive Development of Preschool Children

    Hisyam Syafii, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia
    Husain Azhari , Universitas Al-Azhar Cairo, Egypt
    Rudyn Alaldaya, Mindanaou State University, Philippines
    53-64
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1.173

  • Early Childhood Teachers' Attitudes Toward Gender-Neutral Pedagogical Practices: Insights from Indonesia and Pakistan

    Muhammad Rehan Sabir, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
    Dewi Candraningrum, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia
    65-78
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1.206

  • Integrating Local Wisdom: Islamic Learning Management via Reyog Puppetry in Early Childhood Education

    Alip Sugianto, Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo, Indonesia
    Sayid Abas, FSSG Sultan Zainal Abidin University, Malaysia
    79-89
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1.179
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