Lancaster University Open Journals is a platform managed by the Library for hosting open access journals. The platform can support a variety of publication types including peer reviewed journals, conference proceedings and other publications. Lancaster University Open Journals uses the open-source software Open Journal Systems to support the entire publishing workflow from researcher to reader, including submission, peer-review and online publication. Published articles and issues can also be fully indexed in global discovery services like Google Scholar, Crossref, and DOAJ through the platform. Find out more about the system on our information pages here.
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The Journal of Practice Theory
The Journal of Practice Theory is a peer-reviewed and interdisciplinary academic journal dedicated to advancing the field of practice theory. Its aim is to explore, develop, and disseminate cutting-edge research on social practices and their significance in contemporary society.
Although there is no single theory of practice, practice theories imagine and analyse social life and social phenomena as constituted by practices that are connected and extended across time and space. The idea of taking practices as a central unit of social analysis and conceptualisation sets this tradition apart, on the one hand from systems theories and structural accounts and on the other, from those who focus on some version of individualism. The Journal of Practice Theory is a place for practice theorists working with a wide range of interpretations of practice, in all kinds of disciplines, to advance concepts, understandings, and debates about the practical nature of social life.
The reason for starting The Journal of Practice Theory is to provide the multi-disciplinary practice theory community with a common and dedicated platform for the exploration, exchange, and dissemination of research that advances the field whether by way of theoretical and conceptual development; philosophical integration; disciplinary connection, or empirical insight.
The journal is open access, autonomous, and depends on the contributions of the practice theory community (authors, editors, and reviewers). This setup affords us the opportunity to publish articles that harness insights from multiple disciplines to develop the field of practice theoretical work. It also enables us to cultivate the free spread of ideas and knowledge and contribute to an emerging transformation in scholarship and research.
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Journal of Scholarship and Innovation in Management Education
The Journal of Scholarship and Innovation in Management Education is a peer-reviewed journal that aims to foster innovation and share advancements in management education. It serves as a platform for showcasing scholarship, best practices, and pedagogical innovations that contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL).
This journal showcases cutting-edge pedagogical research, shares best practices, and fosters collaboration among educators, researchers, and practitioners. At its core, this journal advances the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning by encouraging systematic enquiry into pedagogy and curriculum development. It reflects a commitment to academic excellence and envisions a dynamic curriculum rooted in intellectual rigour, innovative research, and collaboration with students as co-researchers. By integrating the voices of students, educators, and professional services staff, we foster a vibrant, inclusive research community that bridges theory and practice.
The journal provides a vital space for academics and practitioners to share findings, explore innovative approaches, and contribute to shaping the future of management education.
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Proceedings of the Lancaster University Education Conference
The Proceedings of the Lancaster University Education Conference hosts the abstracts and revised short papers of the Lancaster University Education Conference.
