CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Global Short-Term and Credit Mobility in Higher Education
Editor
Dr. Elena de Prada Creo, Vice Dean for International Affairs,
University of Vigo, Spain
E-mail: edeprada@uvigo.es
The Journal of International Students invites contributions for a special issue examining short-term and credit mobility programs in higher education. While much research has focused on European contexts, this volume seeks to explore the global reach of these initiatives, including those facilitated by agreements like the International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP). Scholars, educators, and practitioners are invited to submit articles that provide comparative analyses, highlight best practices, identify challenges, and showcase innovations in international mobility. This issue offers insights into how short-term and credit mobility programs can foster global competence among students, faculty, and institutions.
Global Short-Term and Credit Mobility (also virtual) in Higher Education
This volume focuses on short-term and credit mobility programs, exploring their impact beyond Europe to encompass global initiatives facilitated by agreements like the International Student Exchange Programs. Articles will delve into comparative analyses, best practices, challenges, and innovations in international mobility, providing insights into fostering global competence among students, faculty, and institutions.
Areas of Focus:
- Comparative Analyses of Mobility Programs: Cross-regional studies comparing short-term and credit mobility programs in various global contexts, beyond Europe.
- Best Practices in Mobility: Identifying successful models and practices in implementing mobility programs that enhance learning and cultural exchange.
- Challenges in Short-Term and Credit Mobility: Exploring barriers, logistical challenges, and solutions in executing global mobility programs.
- Innovations in International Mobility: Highlighting innovative approaches to mobility that address the evolving needs of students and institutions.
- Impact on Global Competence: Analyzing how mobility experiences contribute to developing global competence among participants.
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Virtual Exchange and Mobility Programs: Highlighting the best practices of Virtual Exchange (VE) and Virtual Mobility (VM). This may include remote classes taught by the host university's lecturers. Both programs foster global, social, and digital competencies, enrich CVs, and help students transition from cultural ethnocentrism to cultural ethnorelativism.
Submission Guidelines:
We seek original research articles, theoretical papers, case studies, and reviews that provide fresh perspectives on the impact and management of short-term and credit mobility programs globally. Contributions should aim to enhance understanding and practice of mobility in higher education.
Tentative Timeline:
- Abstract Submission Deadline: Feb 15, 2025
- Full Manuscript Submission Deadline: May 15, 2025
- Peer Review Notification: July 15, 2025
- Publication Date: August 15, 2025
Research Articles (4,500-7,500 words) submissions use quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research to make a new and demonstratively significant advancement in under-researched aspects of the field related to topics outlined in the journal's Aims & Scope.
Research in Brief section is designed for concise analyses of specific topics or questions, using new or existing data sources. Articles should include a brief introduction, a discussion of the data, up to two figures/tables, a maximum of 10 references, and be within 2,000 words. Titles should be under 10 words, and an abstract of 120 words or less is required and manuscripts undergo standard peer review.
Submission Process:
Manuscripts should be submitted through the Journal of International Students' online submission system, adhering to the journal's formatting and referencing style.
All authors contributing to this special issue will receive a special publication rate, including grants, discounts, and waivers available as applicable.
For inquiries about this Special Issue, please contact Editor:
Dr. Elena de Prada Creo
Vice Dean for International Affairs
University of Vigo, Spain
Email: edeprada@uvigo.es
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