Jurnal Ilmiah Matematika (JIMAT) aims to publish high-quality research articles in the field of mathematics education, with a particular emphasis on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). The journal welcomes theoretical, empirical, and developmental studies that contribute to advancing knowledge and practice in mathematics education. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Ethnomathematics
This scope addresses research on the relationship between mathematics and cultural practices. It includes studies on how cultural values, traditions, and artifacts shape mathematical thinking and support the development of HOTS such as problem-solving, creativity, and reasoning. Examples include exploring mathematical patterns in traditional crafts, architecture, or local economic practices, and how these can be integrated into teaching and learning mathematics.

2. Realistic Mathematics Education (RME)
This scope emphasizes studies grounded in Freudenthal’s view of mathematics as a human activity connected to reality. It covers investigations into guided reinvention, progressive mathematization, didactical phenomenology, and self-developed models. Contributions may focus on how RME principles foster students’ higher-order thinking, such as reasoning, modeling, and critical reflection, as well as on innovative classroom practices that implement RME in various educational contexts.

3. Mathematical Abilities
This scope covers research on the cognitive and metacognitive processes underlying mathematical learning. Subtopics include reasoning (inductive, deductive, proportional), making mathematical connections, mathematical communication, multiple representations, critical and creative mathematical thinking, and problem-solving. Studies may also explore misconceptions, learning obstacles, and cognitive barriers that hinder the development of HOTS.

4. Technology in Mathematics Education
This scope encompasses the integration of technology into mathematics teaching and learning to enhance HOTS. It includes the use of digital tools such as GeoGebra, PhET simulations, AI-powered applications, MOOCs, and other innovative platforms. Studies may focus on how technology supports visualization, exploration, collaboration, and personalized learning in mathematics education.

5. Design and Development Research in Mathematics Education
This scope invites studies that design, develop, and validate innovative educational products, models, or interventions in mathematics education. The emphasis is on producing outputs that are valid, practical, reliable, and effective, while also advancing theoretical understanding of how such designs foster HOTS. Submissions may include validation studies, design-based research, or comprehensive developmental reports that document each phase of the design and implementation process.

6. Sains Mathematics

The journal also receives good articles with the application of science mathematics