International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training
European Research Network Vocational Education and Training · Germany · Est. 2014
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Aims & Scope
IJRVET covers all topics of VET-related research from pre-vocational education (PVE), initial vocational education and training (IVET) and career and technical education (CTE) to workforce education (WE), human resource development (HRD), professional education and training (PET) and continuing vocational education and training (CVET). Some themes within these areas are as follows: Comparison of VET cultures and governance of VET systems Qualifications frameworks, competence-based education and training, and competence assessment Work-based learning, skills matching and apprenticeship Teachers' and trainers' professional development VET careers, school-to-work transitions, vocational guidance and counseling Green skills, green jobs, greening TVET and sustainable development Social issues in VET and social impact of VET Transversal skills and transferable skills Pedagogic support by digital media Digitalisation of work and learning, industry 4.0 and industrial internet of things Permeability of the education system, hybrid qualifications & dual studies History of VET
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Frequently asked questions about International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training
Is International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 84/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training?
International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 1.38.
Is International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training?
IJRVET covers all topics of VET-related research from pre-vocational education (PVE), initial vocational education and training (IVET) and career and technical education (CTE) to workforce education (WE), human resource development (HRD), professional education and training (PET) and continuing vocational education and training (CVET). Some themes within these areas are as follows: Comparison of VET cultures and governance of VET systems Qualifications frameworks, competence-based education and training, and competence assessment Work-based learning, skills matching and apprenticeship Teachers
What is the acceptance rate of International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training?
International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training lists a self-reported acceptance rate of approximately 5%. Journal-reported figures can be optimistic — treat it as a rough guide, not a guarantee.
How much does it cost to publish in International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training?
International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training is a Diamond open-access journal — there is no article processing charge (APC) to publish.
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