About the Journal

The Journal of Applied Innovations in Industrial, Food, and Livelihood Technologies (JAIFLT) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that publishes original research, applied studies, technical innovations, curriculum development, and scholarly reviews focused on the intersections of technology, education, industry, and food systems. It provides a multidisciplinary platform for scholars, practitioners, and educators engaged in advancing applied sciences and vocational education related to industrial and livelihood development.

Focus and Scope:
The journal seeks high-quality contributions in, but not limited to, the following thematic areas:

1. Industrial Technology and Technical Innovation
Advanced manufacturing processes

Mechatronics, robotics, and automation

Industrial design and engineering solutions

Green technologies and sustainable industrial practices

Industry 4.0 applications and vocational adaptation

2. Food Technology and Processing
Food preservation and safety

Innovation in food packaging and labeling

Nutraceuticals and functional foods

Post-harvest technology and agro-processing

Indigenous food systems and local food innovations

3. Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)
Pedagogical approaches in TLE

Curriculum development for technical-vocational education

Assessment of student competencies in livelihood education

Integration of local skills, crafts, and industries in basic and higher education

Instructional materials development in TLE

4. Home Economics and Consumer Sciences
Entrepreneurship in home-based industries

Family and consumer resource management

Clothing, textiles, and housing innovations

Gender, family dynamics, and economic empowerment through home economics

5. Food Science and Nutrition
Food chemistry and microbiology

Public health nutrition and community-based food education

Dietetics, menu planning, and sustainable eating practices

Functional ingredients and food product development

Target Contributors:
Academic researchers and scholars

Technical-vocational educators

Curriculum designers and policy makers

Food technologists and nutritionists

Industry practitioners in manufacturing and processing sectors

Extension workers and community development professionals

Editorial Sections May Include:
Original Research Articles

Technical and Laboratory Reports

Best Practices in Teaching and Training

Curriculum and Instructional Innovations

Policy Reviews and Position Papers

Case Studies and Field Applications

Short Communications

Book Reviews

Aims and Objectives:
JAIFLT aims to:

Serve as a scholarly outlet for applied research in industrial, food, and livelihood technologies.

Bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in education and industry.

Foster innovation and sustainability in food systems, technical-vocational education, and industrial development.

Promote regional and global collaboration in education and industry for community-based and inclusive development.