About the Journal

Alzam: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education (E-ISSN: 2808-3776) is a peer-reviewed and open-access scientific journal published by the Early Childhood Islamic Education Study Program, Faculty of Tarbiyah, Nahdlatul Ulama Islamic Institute (IAINU) Tuban, Indonesia. Established in 2021, Alzam serves as a scholarly platform dedicated to advancing knowledge, research, and innovation in the field of Islamic Early Childhood Education. The journal provides a forum for researchers, academics, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate original research findings, theoretical studies, literature reviews, and best educational practices that contribute to the development of early childhood education from Islamic and multidisciplinary perspectives. Alzam is committed to promoting high-quality scientific publications that support the holistic development of children through educational approaches grounded in Islamic values, contemporary pedagogical theories, and evidence-based practices. Every submitted manuscript undergoes a rigorous peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, relevance, and ethical integrity. Published biannually in April and October, Alzam embraces the principles of open access, enabling the global dissemination of knowledge and fostering academic collaboration among scholars, educators, and institutions worldwide. The journal particularly encourages studies that explore innovative approaches to child development, language and literacy learning, Qur'anic education, educational technology, family and parenting education, inclusive education, and other emerging issues in early childhood education. Through the publication of impactful and high-quality research, Alzam aspires to become a reputable academic reference in the field of Islamic Early Childhood Education at both national and international levels.

Focus and Scope

Alzam welcomes scholarly contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Islamic Early Childhood Education
  • Child Development and Learning
  • Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment
  • Language, Literacy, and Communication Development
  • Qur'anic Learning and Islamic Values Education
  • Educational Media and Learning Technology
  • Play-Based and Child-Centered Learning
  • Parenting and Family Education
  • Inclusive Early Childhood Education
  • Teacher Professional Development
  • Educational Management and Leadership
  • Innovation and Digital Transformation in Early Childhood Education

Vision

To become a reputable scientific journal that contributes to the advancement of Islamic Early Childhood Education through the dissemination of innovative, high-quality, and impactful research.

Mission

  1. To publish high-quality scholarly works in the field of Islamic Early Childhood Education.
  2. To promote research-based educational innovation and best practices.
  3. To facilitate academic collaboration among researchers, educators, and practitioners.
  4. To support the development of educational policies and practices that enhance children's growth and well-being.
  5. To increase the visibility and impact of research at national and international levels.