Arathia: Journal of Islamic Elementary Education and Culture Based Education is a peer-reviewed, open-access international scientific journal featuring high-quality empirical and theoretical research articles at the intersection of Islamic primary education and ethno-pedagogy (culture-based education). The journal encourages scholarly discussion and innovative research synthesizing Islamic values, local wisdom, and modern pedagogical frameworks within primary educational settings (SD/MI). It covers key disciplines including Islamic primary curriculum design, ethno-mathematics, ethno-science, moral and spiritual character development, and elementary teacher professional development. Additionally, the journal addresses digital transformation, educational technology, and policy governance in faith-based primary institutions, promoting an interdisciplinary perspective that connects Islamic educational principles with cultural heritage, global citizenship, and contemporary educational practices.