About the Journal

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Applied and Contextual Research (JACR) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research that addresses practical challenges and examines phenomena within their institutional, social, cultural, economic, and geographical contexts.

The journal provides an academic platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate empirical, theoretical, and methodological contributions that enhance scholarly understanding and inform professional practice, institutional development, and public policy.

JACR welcomes original research in the following areas:

• Education and Educational Management

• Business, Entrepreneurship, and Management

• Economics and Development Studies

• Social Sciences and Humanities

• Health Sciences and Healthcare Management

• Public Administration and Governance

• Community Development and Sustainability

• Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation

The journal particularly welcomes studies that demonstrate methodological rigor, contextual relevance, and meaningful theoretical or practical contributions. Quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and theoretically grounded research are considered.

Publication Frequency

JACR publishes two issues annually:

• Issue 1: January–June

• Issue 2: July–December

The journal follows a continuous publication model, whereby accepted articles are published progressively within their corresponding issues following completion of the editorial, peer-review, and production processes.