The name Arathia is derived from the Dayak word Harati, which translates to intelligent, smart, knowledgeable, or wise. This nomenclature reflects the journal’s core philosophy: to serve as a platform for intellectual enlightenment and pedagogical wisdom deeply rooted in local cultural heritage while remaining responsive to global developments. In the context of primary education, intelligence (harati) is understood not merely as cognitive capability, but as the holistic development of a child who is wise, morally grounded, and capable of synthesizing faith and cultural identity. 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.