Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): October 2024

The Journal of Education and Learning Sciences (JELS) proudly presents Volume 4, Issue 2, October 2024, featuring diverse educational research from Indonesia, Thailand, and Spain. This edition includes studies from 11 distinguished universities, representing a broad spectrum of perspectives and academic expertise, including Pascasarjana UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, IAIFA Kediri, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung, Universitas Nurul Jadid Probolinggo, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darul Falah, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar, Muslim Suksa School, and Institut Agama Islam Hidayatullah Batam. As a peer-reviewed academic journal, JELS remains committed to publishing high-quality research that advances the field of education, offering insights for academics, educators, and policymakers. This edition presents a selection of impactful studies addressing key educational challenges and innovations, such as The Politics of Education in Indonesia: The Struggle of Populist Promises and Budget Reality, Utilization of Digital Technology in Enhancing Teachers' Pedagogical Competence, The Implementation of Character Education to Prevent Bullying in Schools: A Case Study of New Students at SMA Al Azhar 9 Yogyakarta, Anti-Corruption and Deradicalisation: Shaping a Generation with Integrity or Creating Apathetic Students?, and The Role of Strategic Management in Competency-Based Curriculum Development. This issue reflects JELS' dedication to fostering educational innovation, addressing contemporary challenges, and promoting scholarly discourse across international boundaries. We invite academics, researchers, and education practitioners to explore this edition and contribute to future volumes of the Journal of Education and Learning Sciences (JELS).