About the Journal

Journal Title	:	12 Waiheru
Initials	:	Waiheru
Frequency	:	twice a year
Online ISSN	:	2808-4098
Print ISSN	:	2477-135X
Editor in Chief	:	Arsyil Waritsman
DOI	:	10XXXXX
Publisher	:	Balai Diklat Keagamaan Ambon

 

12 Waiheru is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Balai Diklat Keagamaan Ambon, appearing twice a year in June and December. The journal serves as an open and dynamic space for scholars, practitioners, and educators from across the world to share original research and critical reflections on education, training, and religious life in contemporary societies.

The name Waiheru carries a meaningful story rooted in local wisdom from Maluku. Derived from the words “wai” (water) and “heru” (turbid or cloudy), Waiheru refers to “cloudy water,” a term historically associated with the abundant sageru (palm sap) produced in the area from enau trees. This naturally cloudy liquid reflects a deeper philosophical meaning: knowledge, much like turbid water, is not always immediately clear. It requires processes of inquiry, reflection, and interpretation to become meaningful and transformative. Inspired by this idea, 12 Waiheru embraces complexity, diversity of thought, and the ongoing process of learning as essential elements of scholarly work.

Rather than limiting itself to a single disciplinary lens, the journal welcomes interdisciplinary perspectives that connect education, training, and religious studies with broader social realities. It seeks to contribute to discussions on pedagogy, human resource development, religious education, community empowerment, and the evolving role of institutions in shaping knowledge and values in a rapidly changing world. Particular attention is given to contexts often underrepresented in global scholarship, including island societies, peripheral regions, and communities in the Global South, while maintaining relevance to international academic conversations.

12 Waiheru is committed to fostering high-quality scholarship through a rigorous double-blind peer review process and adherence to international standards of publication ethics. As an open access journal, it ensures that all published works are freely available, supporting the wider circulation of knowledge and encouraging dialogue across geographical and disciplinary boundaries.

By bringing together local wisdom and global perspectives, 12 Waiheru positions itself as a platform where ideas are not only shared but also critically engaged, refined, and transformed—contributing to the advancement of education, training practices, and religious understanding in meaningful and impactful ways.