About the Journal

Jurnal Ilmiah Widyaiswara (JIW) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that provides a platform for publishing research articles by Widyaiswara (state instructors) across Indonesia. The journal is dedicated to fostering the development of Widyaiswara studies and exploring the role of competency development within the State Civil Apparatus (Aparatur Sipil Negara, ASN). JIW aims to serve as a reliable academic medium for sharing innovative ideas and research outcomes that address the evolving needs of instructors and the civil service sector.

The journal publishes original, high-quality manuscripts that contribute to both the theoretical and practical development of Widyaiswara and State Civil Apparatus competency development. These include empirical research articles, case studies, and conceptual papers focusing on areas such as educational methodologies, training programs, policy implications, and the competency frameworks used in public service training. The journal encourages contributions that advance the understanding of effective training practices, professional development strategies, and public sector performance improvement.

Through its commitment to academic rigor and the promotion of evidence-based research, JIW aims to be an influential resource for Widyaiswara and policy makers in Indonesia's public sector. By disseminating cutting-edge research and best practices, the journal seeks to contribute to the enhancement of public administration and the continuous improvement of Indonesia’s civil service through training and professional development.

Journal Information

  • ISSN (Electronic): 2774-3489

  • Publication Frequency: Biannual (2 issues per year)

  • Issue Schedule: January and July

  • Mode of Publication: Online

  • Language of Publication: English

  • Submission Email: admin@penerbitgoodwood.com

  • Keywords: Widyaiswara, State Civil Apparatus, Competency Development, Public Sector Training, Civil Service Education, Training and Development, Public Administration

Publication Frequency

Jurnal Ilmiah Widyaiswara (JIW) is published biannual, with two regular issues released annually in January and July.

Language Policy

JIW requires that all manuscripts be written in English. Authors are encouraged to use clear, concise, and academically appropriate language, with proper grammar and spelling to ensure clarity and international readability.

Types of Published Articles

JIW publishes peer-reviewed scholarly manuscripts that contribute significantly to the literature and professional practice in Widyaiswara studies, competency development, and public sector training. The journal accepts the following types of submissions:

1. Research Articles

Research articles present original theoretical or empirical studies demonstrating methodological rigor, analytical depth, and clear contributions to academic literature and/or professional practice. Submissions employing quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, or replication approaches are welcomed.

2. Review Articles

Review articles provide a systematic and critical synthesis of existing literature on topics relevant to the journal’s scope. These articles should identify conceptual, methodological, or empirical gaps and offer clear directions for future research.

All published articles must comply with ethical research and publication standards and are subject to a double-blind peer-review process.

Publisher

JIW is published by Penerbit Goodwood, an Indonesian academic publisher committed to disseminating high-quality and impactful scholarly research to the global academic community.

Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using professional plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and compliance with academic integrity standards. The software that can be use for screening plagiarism are