About the Journal

Cover Jurnal JECEP
Journal of Early Childhood Education Perspectives (JECEP)
ISSN
 3110-6641
Frequency
 Twice a year [January-June & July-December]
Editor-in-Chief
 Subhan
Publisher
 Lia Center of Research and Education
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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).

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. The journal publishes empirical, theoretical, and practice-based studies within educational contexts.

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Originality & Template
  • Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
  • Must use the official JECEP Template.
Quality & Tools
  • Mandatory Similarity Check (Turnitin).
  • Must use Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, etc.
Rejection Policy
  • Automatic rejection for non-compliance.
  • Format errors or missing admin requirements.

Only manuscripts that meet Journal of Early Childhood Education Perspectives standards will be further processed.

Current Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Early Childhood Education Perspectives
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This issue comprises seven articles, authored or co-authored by 19 scholars representing 17 distinct affiliations across 8 countries. 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

    Malaysia William Ben Gunawan, INTI International University, Malaysia
    Thailand 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

    Libya Taufik Awan Wibowo, Al-Asmarya Islamic University, Libya
    Indonesia 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

    Malaysia Prima Trisna Aji, Lincoln College University, Malaysia
    Indonesia Elinda Rizkasari, Universitas Slamet Riyadi Surakarta, Indonesia
    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

    Indonesia Hani Hasnah Safitri, Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia
    Indonesia Ulul Albab, Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia
    Indonesia Siti Mumun Muniroh, Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia
    Malaysia Mohammad Adam, Universiti Islam Antarbangsa Sultan Islmail Petra University, Malaysia
    India 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

    Indonesia Hisyam Syafii, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia
    Egypt Husain Azhari , Universitas Al-Azhar Cairo, Egypt
    Philippines 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

    Pakistan Muhammad Rehan Sabir, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
    Indonesia 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

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