Dear Colleagues in Vocational Education:

As vocational education continues to thrive, new developments and trends are emerging at a rapid pace. The advancement of rural revitalization calls for an infusion of skills through vocational training. The pursuit of dual carbon goals is driving momentum for green vocational education. The wave of digital transformation is reshaping classroom ecosystems, while international cooperation is broadening the global perspective of vocational education.

The June issue of the Journal of Exploration of Vocational Education (JVEE) will provide a dynamic academic platform for sharing insights and research findings. We cordially invite you to contribute your work.

1. Theme of This Issue

Empowerment and Symbiosis: Vocational Education’s Role in Shaping New Socioeconomic Landscapes and Innovative Solutions

2. Suggested Submission Topics

• Rural Revitalization Lab: Strategies and practices addressing talent attraction and retention challenges in county-level vocational education.

• Dual Carbon Accelerator: Modeling carbon footprint accounting for new energy vocational curricula.

• Digital Transformation Watch: A three-year longitudinal study on the return on investment in smart classroom initiatives.

• Internationalization in Practice: Break-even analysis of localized operations at Luban Workshop sites.

• Policy and Ethics Lab: Evaluating the fairness of the “Vocational Education College Entrance Exam” diversion mechanism.

3. Special Column: Voices from the Frontline

• Teachers’ Submissions: For example, From “Dual-Qualified” to “Triple-Competent”: A Five-Year Memoir of Teacher Identity Transformation at a Vocational School, sharing experiences in pedagogy reform and school-industry collaboration.

• Students’ Submissions: For example, From Training to Employment: The Last Mile to Success Through the Eyes of Gen Z, reflecting on practical learning and personal growth.

4. Highlights of This Call

• Data-Driven: Priority given to submissions employing quantitative models or cost-benefit analysis.

• Problem-Oriented: Focus on identifying and addressing bottlenecks in the implementation of the “20 Vocational Education Policies” .

• Cross-Boundary Collaboration: Submissions jointly authored by educators and industry partners or teacher-student teams will benefit from a 30% shorter review cycle.

5. Submission Guidelines and Deadline

• Regular Submission Deadline: 24:00 (Beijing Time), June 25, 2025

• Submission Email: zyjyts@yeah.net (Please specify: “Title—Author Name—June Issue”)

• Online Submission: www.zyjyts.cn

6. Journal Advantages

• Indexing: Fully indexed in Google Scholar, Crossref, Scilit, and other academic databases.

• DOI Assignment: Each accepted article will be assigned a DOI to enhance academic exchange and visibility.

7. Publication Fee Policy

This will be the final issue with no article processing or review fees. Starting with the next issue, a modest fee will be introduced. Details will be announced in due course.

Sincerely,
Editorial Board
Journal of Exploration of Vocational Education (JVEE)
Date: May 4, 2025

Contact Information:

• Editor Ren (WeChat: ZhiYeEducation) – Policy and Ethics Inquiries

• Editor Xian (WeChat: senseikou) – Technical and Formatting Support