Editorial Team
International Journal of Research in Vocational Studies (IJRVOCAS) is managed by an editorial team consisting of scholars and professionals with expertise in vocational studies, technical and vocational education and training, applied education, workforce development, applied technology education, engineering education in vocational contexts, and business and management education in vocational contexts.
The editorial team is responsible for maintaining the academic quality, ethical standards, editorial independence, and publication integrity of the journal. Editorial decisions are based on the relevance, originality, methodological quality, ethical compliance, and contribution of submitted manuscripts to the field of vocational studies and applied education.
IJRVOCAS is committed to ensuring a fair, transparent, and independent editorial process. Manuscripts are handled through editorial screening and double-blind peer review. Editors and reviewers are required to declare any potential conflicts of interest and to maintain confidentiality throughout the editorial and review process.
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Phil. Fatahul Arifin, S.T., M.Eng.Sc., Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia.
Associate Editors
Prof. Tien-Chin Wang, Ph.D., National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Prof. Dr. Ir. Rusdianasari, M.Si., Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia.
Dr. Glen Andrew Porter, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Pham Thi Hong Yen, Ph.D., Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Dr. Muhammad Yaseen, National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Sujito, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., Universitas Negeri Malang, East Java, Indonesia.
Iwan Ridwan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., Politeknik Negeri Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.
Dr. Imran Trista Udin, S.Pd., M.Pd., Politeknik LP3I Makassar, Indonesia.
Dr. Yohandri Bow, S.T., M.S., Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia.
Dr. Lanh-Thanh Le, Dong Nai Technology University, Vietnam.
Dr. Yusuf Dewantoro Herlambang, S.T., M.T., Politeknik Negeri Semarang, Indonesia.
Editorial Board Members
Adrian Irnanda Pratama, S.Sos., M.B.A., Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis, Riau, Indonesia.
Bella Puspita Rininda, S.Ak., M.A., Politeknik Negeri Tanah Laut, Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia.
Dedy Ramdhani Harahap, M.Sc., Politeknik Negeri Bangka Belitung, Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Indonesia.
Dony Novaliendry, M.Kom., Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia.
Karolina, S.Pd., M.Pd., Politeknik Negeri Tanah Laut, Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia.
Ir. Hery Prabowo, S.T., M.Sc., Politeknik Negeri Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Muhammad Andi Nova, S.T., M.Sc., Politeknik Negeri Batam, Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia.
Sailawati, S.ST., M.Sc.Acc., Politeknik Negeri Samarinda, Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia.
Tatag Yufitra Rus, S.T., M.Sc., Politeknik Negeri Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia.
Vina Kholisa Dinuka, S.E., M.Sc., Politeknik Negeri Batam, Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia.
Widiya Astuti Alam Sur, S.Pd., M.Si., Politeknik Negeri Tanah Laut, Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia.
Yuli Fitriyani, S.E., M.Sc., Politeknik Negeri Tanah Laut, Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia.
Editorial Responsibilities
The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for leading the journal’s editorial direction, maintaining academic quality, ensuring ethical publishing practices, and making final editorial decisions.
Associate Editors assist the Editor-in-Chief in managing manuscript screening, assigning reviewers, evaluating review reports, and making editorial recommendations.
Editorial Board Members support the journal by providing academic advice, reviewing manuscripts when appropriate, promoting ethical publishing standards, and contributing to the development of the journal’s scholarly quality and visibility.
Reviewer and Editorial Board Participation
IJRVOCAS welcomes qualified scholars and professionals to serve as reviewers or editorial board members. Applicants should have relevant academic expertise, publication experience, and a commitment to ethical peer review and scholarly publishing.
Reviewer applications may be submitted by sending an academic curriculum vitae to the editorial office. Reviewers are expected to have expertise relevant to the journal’s aims and scope and to conduct reviews objectively, constructively, confidentially, and in accordance with the journal’s peer-review policy.
Nominations for reviewers, associate editors, or editorial board members may be made by the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, or Editorial Board Members. The final decision regarding appointment is made by the Editor-in-Chief based on academic qualifications, research expertise, publication record, ethical commitment, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
Editorial appointments may be reviewed periodically to ensure active contribution, academic quality, and alignment with the journal’s development. Editorial team members may be added, renewed, or withdrawn by the Editor-in-Chief when necessary to maintain the quality and integrity of the journal.
