About the Journal

Journal of Research in Industrial Technology and Educational Studies (JRITES)

JRITES is a peer-reviewed journal based in the Department of Industrial Technology Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. JRITES is a nexus of research, innovation, and practice—providing a dynamic platform for scholars, educators, and industry experts to investigate new developments in industrial technology and education.

Our mission at JRITES is to shape the future of technical and vocational education with relevant, rigorous, and impactful research. It offers a site to examine how the role of industrial technology, digital transformation, and skill-based education are evolving to promote sustainable development , economic diversification, and workforce readiness in the 21st century.

Scope and Focus

JRITES welcomes original empirical research, theoretical explorations, and critical reviews that contribute to thought leadership and practical advancements in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
  • Industrial and Engineering Technology Education
  • Curriculum Innovation and Instructional Technology
  • Digital Skills and Artificial Intelligence in Education
  • Sustainable Manufacturing and Green Technologies
  • STEM and Workforce Development
  • Educational Entrepreneurship and Industrial Pedagogy
  • Industry 4.0 and Smart Skills Integration
  • Gender and Inclusion in Technology Education
  • Policy, Planning, and Innovation in Industrial Education

Who We Publish For?

Our readers and contributors include academics, researchers, vocational trainers, curriculum developers, policy-makers, industrial professionals, and postgraduate students who are passionate about transforming education and industry through knowledge.

Why Publish with JRITES?

  • Institutional Credibility – Published by a renowned department within Nnamdi Azikiwe University, a hub for academic excellence in Nigeria.
  • Global Relevance – Tackles real-world challenges in technology and education with local insight and international perspective.
  • Rigorous Peer Review – Ensures scholarly integrity through a double-blind peer-review process.
  • Open Dialogue – Bridges the gap between research and practice by encouraging interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral engagement.

Publication Frequency

JRITES is published quarterly (every 3 months), featuring high-impact articles that push the boundaries of knowledge and practice in industrial and vocational education.