About the Journal

Scoutria: Journal of Scouting and Nonformal Education is an international peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly research and best practices in scouting education, youth development, and nonformal learning. The journal emphasizes transformative and experiential learning approaches that foster character formation, leadership development, and community engagement across diverse social and educational settings.

Published by UDEX Institute, Scoutria provides an interdisciplinary platform for conceptual, analytical, and practice-oriented research that contributes to the advancement of nonformal education systems. The journal prioritizes integrative perspectives, innovative educational models, and critical insights that address lifelong learning, civic responsibility, and the development of adaptive competencies in a rapidly changing world.

Operating under an open-access publishing model, all manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic integrity and scholarly rigor. The journal supports global knowledge exchange through digital archiving systems and encourages contributions that strengthen the role of scouting and nonformal education in promoting social impact, human capital development, and sustainable community transformation.

Scoutria is published three times a year, with regular issues released in January, May, and September. As an open-access journal, all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription barriers. Information regarding article processing charges (APC) and publication policies can be accessed through the journal’s Open Access Policy page.