KOVALEN: Jurnal Riset Kimia is a peer-reviewed journal of chemistry that is published by the Chemistry Department, Tadulako University, Indonesia. This journal is concerned with publishing original research articles, review articles, and current issues related to chemistry. Publishing frequency: 3 issues per year, in April, August, and December. KOVALEN has been established since 2015 with volume 1, no 1 (December 2015) and has been accredited by DIKTI in the SINTA 3 category (No. 355/DST/D.D1/HM.01.01/2026) and indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).
ISSN: 2477-5398 (electronic)
The Scope of this journal includes:
1. Theoretical and environmental chemistry study
2. Material and biomaterial synthesis, including their application
3. Isolation, purification, and modification of natural products
4. Development and validation of analytical methods
5. Isolation and application of enzymes
Announcement
Starting from Volume 11, Number 1, Edition of April 2025, KOVALEN will publish all articles in English. Manuscripts submitted after November 1, 2024, must be in English.
Please refer to the Kovalen template (English version) at the link:
https://bestjournal.untad.ac.id/index.php/kovalen/about/submissions
Editor-in-chief
Ir. Pasjan Satrimafitrah, S.Si., M.Si., PhD.
Posted: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Aug 16, 2025
Cyberattack Impacts Entire OJS System
A recent cyberattack (from March to July 2025) affected the entire OJS system. Journal history and submissions were disrupted. We have returned online and are working to restore all data periodically. Please contact the Kovalen journal editorial team if you require further information.
Editor-in-chief
Ir. Pasjan Satrimafitrah, S.Si., M.Si., PhD.
Posted: August 16, 2025
Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): August Edition
Published: Aug 31, 2026
