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The STRATI Journal of Higher Education and Policy is a peer-reviewed, open-access international journal that provides a platform for interdisciplinary and policy-relevant scholarship on the structures, dynamics, challenges, and innovations in higher education systems worldwide. It is dedicated to promoting critical inquiry into higher education reforms, governance, financing, quality assurance, equity, digital transformation, and the role of higher education in sustainable development and knowledge societies.

This journal invites original research articles, comparative policy studies, theoretical contributions, empirical investigations, and practitioner reflections that explore the relationship between higher education and public policy, institutional practices, and socio-economic development. Submissions should generally be between 6,000 and 8,000 words, accompanied by an abstract of no more than 200 words. All papers undergo double-blind peer review and must include a plagiarism report.

The journal is of interest to researchers, educators, university leaders, policy analysts, education planners, and government and non-governmental actors involved in education reform and policymaking at national, regional, and global levels.

The STRATI Journal of Higher Education and Policy aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of how higher education institutions, systems, and policies operate, evolve, and respond to societal needs and global challenges. It seeks to foster critical dialogue between scholars and policymakers on reform agendas, institutional autonomy, accountability, inclusivity, academic freedom, and cross-border mobility in higher education.

The journal encourages work that links academic theory with policy practice, engages with issues of access and equity, and explores the transformative role of higher education in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Special emphasis is placed on contributions from and about the Global South, including diverse and underrepresented perspectives.

Detailed Themes

The journal invites papers on the following themes (but not limited to):

  1. Higher education policy design, implementation, and evaluation
  2. Governance and autonomy of higher education institutions
  3. Financing of higher education and public/private investments
  4. Access, equity, and social inclusion in higher education
  5. Academic freedom, institutional integrity, and political influence
  6. Higher education reforms and national development strategies
  7. Internationalization and cross-border mobility in higher education
  8. Quality assurance, accreditation, and institutional rankings
  9. Curriculum reform and relevance to the labor market
  10. Lifelong learning, adult education, and upskilling policies
  11. Digitalization, online learning, and blended education models
  12. Higher education and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  13. Student mobility, scholarships, and global academic networks
  14. Private vs. public sector roles in tertiary education
  15. Innovation, entrepreneurship, and university-industry linkages
  16. Research funding, output, and knowledge production
  17. Equity for women, minorities, and marginalized communities in higher education
  18. Teacher education, professional development, and pedagogy
  19. Academic labor, faculty governance, and employment conditions
  20. Language policies and multilingual education in higher education
  21. Post-pandemic transformations in higher education systems
  22. Data and evidence-based policy planning in higher education
  23. Student experience, mental health, and campus wellbeing
  24. Graduate employability and skill development frameworks
  25. Education technology policy and digital divide in tertiary education
  26. Decolonizing higher education and epistemic justice
  27. Indigenous knowledge systems and higher education
  28. Regional integration and cooperation in higher education
  29. Higher education and national identity formation
  30. Ethics, values, and social responsibility in tertiary education
  31. Sustainable financing models and cost-sharing mechanisms
  32. Climate education and environmental sustainability in universities
  33. Higher education in conflict and post-conflict settings
  34. Community engagement and university social impact
  35. Future of universities in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
  36. Comparative education policies across regions and countries

Send your paper to Email: strat.institute@gmail.com

STRATI Journal of Higher Education and Policy” invites the university professors, researchers, and experts including experts based in government and non-government agencies and communities and members of civil society to serve as Editor(s), Sub-Editor(s), Guest Editors, Members on Advisory Board, and Peer Review Board in varied areas of scientific knowledge and expertise.

The expression of interest along with the Curriculum Vitae including a passport size and Google Scholar link can be sent to the Consulting Editor at E-mail: strat.institute@gmail.com