About the Journal

The Leads Journal of Applied Arts, Technical and Vocational Studies (LJAATVS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing research, practice, and innovation in applied arts, technical education, and vocational studies. The journal provides a scholarly platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to share knowledge that enhances creativity, technical expertise, and skill development for global relevance and sustainable development.

Focus and Scope

JAATVS publishes high-quality, original contributions in areas including:

  • Applied and creative arts in education and industry.

  • Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) pedagogy, policy, and practice.

  • Curriculum development, entrepreneurship, and skills acquisition.

  • Digital technologies, AI, and innovation in applied learning.

  • Case studies on workforce development, sustainability, and applied practice.

The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that bridges theory, practice, and policy in applied arts and vocational education.

Open Access Policy

All articles published in LJAATVS are freely available online, without restrictions or subscription barriers. The journal operates under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction provided the original work is properly cited. This ensures that research is accessible to the global academic community and practitioners.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain copyright of their work published in LJAATVS. By submitting their work, authors grant the journal the right of first publication while allowing others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Sponsorship Disclosure

LJAATVS is published by  Leads News Media and Publishing (CAC RC: 3752447). The journal is supported by contributions from its editorial board, partner institutions, and collaborating professional bodies. No submission or publication charges are currently required, unless otherwise stated in special calls.

History of the Journal

The journal was established to expand scholarly communication in applied arts, technical and vocational education, and to provide an outlet for interdisciplinary research addressing contemporary challenges in education, skills training, and creativity. It represents an evolution of efforts to strengthen the visibility of research in vocational education and applied practices globally.

Privacy Statement

The names, email addresses, and other personal information entered in this journal’s site are used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

Archiving Policy

LJAATVS participates in digital preservation initiatives through LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, ensuring that all published content is securely archived and remains accessible for the long term.

Leads Journal Publications, a division of Leads News Media and Publishing (CAC RC: 3752447).