About the Journal

Journal Title

Neopte Journal of Applied Mobility (NJAM)

Publisher

NJAM is published by Neopte Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 93-1950615) organized under the laws of the State of Texas, United States.

Aims and Scope

The Neopte Journal of Applied Mobility (NJAM) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to publishing applied research and student portfolios that improve socio-economic outcomes.

The Journal bridges academic research and trade & technical perspectives to generate actionable knowledge that advances workforce development, educational access, and economic mobility.

NJAM publishes original contributions in areas including:

  • Workforce development systems

  • Skilled trades and apprenticeship models

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE)

  • Postsecondary access and attainment

  • Industry–academic partnerships

  • Credentialing and certification innovation

  • Economic mobility research

  • Applied public policy and economic analysis

  • Student research and technical portfolios demonstrating applied competency

The Journal welcomes interdisciplinary and cross-sector scholarship that demonstrates methodological rigor and practical relevance.

Peer Review Process

NJAM operates a double-blind peer review process.

All research submissions undergo:

  1. Initial editorial screening

  2. Independent review by at least two qualified reviewers

  3. Editorial decision based on reviewer evaluations

Student portfolio submissions are evaluated under structured academic and technical review criteria appropriate to discipline and submission type.

Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, originality, relevance, and ethical compliance.

Open Access Policy

NJAM provides immediate open access to all published content.

All articles are freely available online without subscription or paywall barriers. Users may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to full texts in accordance with the applicable license.

NJAM does not embargo content.

Licensing

Unless otherwise stated, NJAM publishes content under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).

This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

The specific license applied to each article is clearly indicated on the article webpage.

Copyright

Authors retain copyright of their work.

By submitting to NJAM, authors grant the Journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the work as part of the scholarly record.

Authors may deposit published versions in institutional or subject repositories in accordance with the Journal’s open access policy.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

NJAM currently does not charge article processing fees or submission fees.

If this policy changes, fee structures will be clearly disclosed on the Journal’s website prior to submission.

Archiving and Digital Preservation

NJAM participates in digital preservation systems to ensure long-term accessibility of published content.

The Journal supports participation in:

  • LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)

  • CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS)

Additionally, journal content is stored on secure servers and may be archived in institutional repositories.

Editorial Board

NJAM maintains an Editorial Board composed of qualified academics and industry professionals representing both scholarly and trade disciplines.

Editorial board members’ names, affiliations, and credentials are publicly listed on the Journal website.

Ownership and Governance

NJAM is owned and operated by Neopte Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 93-1950615).

The Journal maintains full editorial independence. Editorial decisions are not influenced by sponsors, funders, or affiliated institutions.

Governance oversight is provided by the Foundation’s Board of Directors, consistent with nonprofit fiduciary responsibilities.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

NJAM adheres to recognized standards of publication ethics and integrity.

The Journal prohibits:

  • Plagiarism

  • Data fabrication or falsification

  • Duplicate submission

  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest

  • Peer review manipulation

Allegations of misconduct are investigated according to established editorial procedures. Corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern are issued where necessary.

Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose conflicts of interest.

Privacy Statement

NJAM collects personal information solely for legitimate scholarly publishing purposes through Open Journal Systems (OJS 3.5).

Information collected may include names, affiliations, contact information, and submission metadata. Personal data is used exclusively for editorial management, communication, publication, and archiving.

NJAM does not sell or commercially exploit user data.

A full Privacy Statement is available on the Journal website.

History of the Journal

The Neopte Journal of Applied Mobility was established to create a scholarly platform that integrates academic research and applied trade expertise in pursuit of measurable socio-economic mobility outcomes.

The Journal was founded to expand access to publication opportunities for both traditional academic scholars and skilled trades practitioners, including student contributors.

Contact Information

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Published by Neopte Foundation