Community College Research Journal is a double-blind peer-reviewed interdisciplinary research journal published by the Nepal Public Campus Association (NPCA). It is the umbrella organization representing more than 511 community colleges across Nepal. The journal provides an academic platform for rigorous scholarly inquiry into the issues, challenges, innovations and future pathways of community colleges and higher education (HE) systems, particularly in developing and resource-constrained contexts. CCRJ prioritizes research that examines access, equity, affordability, governance, sustainability, employability, curriculum relevance, digital transformation, community engagement and policy reform in HE. While the journal has a strong focus on community colleges in Nepal, it welcomes national, regional and international perspectives that contribute to comparative and contextual understanding of higher education. The journal publishes original research and critical scholarship in, but not limited to, the following areas:
Community College Research Journal is published annually.
CCRJ provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Limited hard copies of the journal are available at:
Online access and downloads are free of charge.
CCRJ adopts a double-blind peer-review process. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers without disclosure of author identity. The review process typically takes 4-8 weeks. Final publication decisions rest upon the editorial board based on academic merit, originality, relevance and ethical compliance.
CCRJ is supported through:
Community College Research Journal is published by the Nepal Public Campus Association (NPCA).
Established in 2007 and hosted by Ubiquity.
Managed by Tribhuvan University Central Library.
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