International Journal of Vocational Education Studies

The International Journal of Vocational Education Studies (IJVES) publishes current findings on vocational education and training (VET), focusing on the analysis and further development of VET. The journal aims to strengthen the international academic exchange of selected research results from different countries, thereby networking the international community. The journal and its articles are intended for the academic community as well as decision-makers in the field of VET. The goal is to make research results from vocational education studies accessible to an international audience and to inform about current developments in VET. The journal acknowledges that VET in different countries is studied not only from an educational perspective but also from other disciplines, such as political science, sociology, and economics.

Why Consider IJVES as a Venue for Your Work?

• Diamond Open Access: Your work is freely accessible to readers worldwide, without subscription fees or charges for publication.

• Independence: The journal operates independently from commercial publishers, ensuring editorial decisions are guided solely by academic quality and relevance.

• Methodological Openness: We welcome research using diverse approaches and methods, including qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, theoretical, or conceptual work, as long as it contributes meaningfully to understanding VET. Rigorous and transparent research design remains a priority.

• Global Visibility and Discoverability: All articles are assigned DOIs, indexed in major databases, and archived in permanent repositories, ensuring long-term accessibility, citation, and impact.

• Engagement with VET Scholarship: IJVES prioritizes contributions that advance understanding of VET systems, their development, and their broader social, economic, and educational significance.

• Acceptance of Longer Contributions: IJVES recognizes that some research questions require more space for theoretical elaboration, empirical detail, and contextual discussion. The journal therefore welcomes longer manuscripts, typically up to around 18,000 words, provided the length is justified by the scholarly contribution and maintains clarity, rigor, and relevance to VET.

By submitting to IJVES, authors join an international conversation, reaching a diverse and interdisciplinary audience of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers committed to improving vocational education and training worldwide.