Focus and Scope

Journal of Integrated Natural Science (JINS) publishes original scholarly articles in integrated natural sciences, science education, and basic/applied scientific disciplines. The scope of JINS encompasses five primary pillars:

  1. Integrated Science:
    • Conceptual integration among biology, physics, chemistry, and earth sciences.
    • Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary methodologies in natural science problem solving.
    • STEM and STEAM educational integration in natural science research.
    • Ethnoscience, indigenous knowledge, and socio-scientific integration.
  2. Science Education:
    • Innovative science instructional strategies (Inquiry-based, Project-Based, Problem-Based Learning).
    • Curriculum design, instructional materials, and learning modules.
    • Misconception diagnostic assessments (multi-tier diagnostics).
    • Scientific literacy, Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), and 21st-century skills (4Cs).
  3. Environmental Science and Sustainability:
    • Applied ecology, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem resilience.
    • Climate change education, environmental monitoring, and sustainability practices.
    • Natural resource management and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
    • Renewable energy solutions and green technology innovations.
  4. Basic and Applied Sciences:
    • Biological Sciences: Microbiology, applied biotechnology, physiology, and genetics.
    • Physical Sciences: Materials physics, optics, energy systems, and geophysics.
    • Chemical Sciences: Natural products chemistry, analytical chemistry, and green chemistry.
    • Real-world scientific applications solving societal and industrial challenges.
  5. Innovation and Technology in Science:
    • Virtual laboratories, computer simulations, and digital learning media.
    • Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in science education.
    • Smart digital instrumentation and scientific computing.