Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling Terapan (ISSN: 2549-9092) is a peer-reviewed academic journal providing a platform for the publication of high-quality articles in the fields of guidance and counseling, education, and psychology. The journal welcomes articles that contribute to the development of theory, practice, and policy in these disciplines. It is published by Universitas Pattimura in collaboration with Asosiasi Bimbingan dan Konseling Indonesia (ABKIN). JBKT has been regularly issued twice a year (January and July) since 2017.

Starting from Volume 9, Issue 1 in 2025, the journal has transitioned from its previous platform at https://ojs.unpatti.ac.id/index.php/bkt to a new platform at https://ojs3.unpatti.ac.id/index.php/bkt/.

The journal is accredited as Sinta 4 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia (177/E/KPT/2024). It is also indexed in DOAJ, CrossRef, Dimensions, Copernicus, Google Scholar, OpenAlex, Zeitschriftendatenbank, BASE, and Wikidata, ensuring broader dissemination and accessibility of its articles to the global academic community.

If you would like your article to be published in our journal, please submit it through the following link:
https://ojs3.unpatti.ac.id/index.php/bkt/about/submissions.

Important Note: Articles with Free Article Processing Charge (APC) will be available for submissions from authors affiliated with at least three countries (outside Indonesia).

Current Issue

Volume 9, Issue 2, July 2025

This issue showcases contemporary innovations in education, midwifery, and counseling. Studies span diverse topics, including the effects of dark chocolate and dragon fruit juice therapy, educational interventions like baby swim therapy, and career guidance based on Holland’s typology. Counseling-focused articles address student well-being and academic performance through Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), cognitive restructuring, and reinforcement-based counseling. Additional research examines counselor-teacher relationships and the romantic attitudes of Filipino young adults. Together, these articles offer practical, research-based solutions to current challenges in education and health, providing valuable insights for educators, counselors, and researchers. The multidisciplinary approach underscores the journal’s commitment to addressing psychological, educational, and health needs, especially among youth and students.

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