Journal of Education and Work
Scope & Guideline
Shaping Futures Through Insightful Research.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Career Development and Employability:
The journal explores factors influencing career development and employability, including the role of educational institutions, vocational training, and experiential learning opportunities. - Impact of Economic and Social Factors on Employment:
Research published in the journal frequently examines how broader economic conditions, social inequalities, and crises (like COVID-19) affect employment outcomes for various demographics. - Vocational Education and Training (VET):
A significant focus is placed on vocational education and training systems, particularly how they align with labor market demands and the skills needed for future employment. - Transitional Pathways from Education to Work:
The journal emphasizes studies that investigate the transition processes from education to the workforce, including the challenges faced by youth and marginalized groups. - Global Perspectives on Education and Work:
It also promotes an international dialogue on education and employment issues, featuring comparative studies and analyses across different countries and contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Employment:
Recent studies have increasingly focused on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on labor markets, particularly concerning employability, job transitions, and the role of non-formal education. - Digital and Remote Work Trends:
There is a growing emphasis on the characteristics and implications of the digital labor market, including remote work and the skills required for success in this evolving environment. - Equity and Inclusion in Education and Employment:
Research addressing issues of equity, particularly for marginalized groups (e.g., women, first-generation students, and youth with disabilities), is becoming more prominent, highlighting barriers and strategies for inclusion. - Experiential Learning and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL):
There is an increasing focus on experiential learning and WIL as essential components of education that enhance employability skills and provide real-world experience. - Transnational and Comparative Studies:
The journal is seeing a rise in transnational and comparative research, which examines educational and employment systems across different countries, allowing for broader insights and potential policy implications.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Employment Models:
Research centered around traditional employment models and job security is seeing less attention, as the focus shifts towards gig economies and non-standard work arrangements. - Static Educational Frameworks:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies that examine static educational frameworks without considering their adaptability to changing labor market demands. - Overeducation and Underemployment:
Although still relevant, the frequency of papers discussing overeducation and underemployment has diminished, possibly due to a growing emphasis on skill mismatches and employability strategies. - Regional Studies in Isolation:
The journal has moved away from regionally isolated studies, favoring research that encompasses broader, transnational perspectives on education and employment. - Purely Theoretical Models:
There is a waning interest in purely theoretical models of education and employment, as practitioners and policymakers increasingly seek empirical evidence of effective strategies and interventions.
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