About the Journal

The JoHETI is an esteemed academic platform dedicated to advancing research and scholarly discourse at the intersection of the humanities, education, technology, and innovation. This journal serves as a catalyst for critical engagement, interdisciplinary dialogue, and transformative knowledge production in these dynamic fields.

Origin of JoHETI

The journal is the brainchild of Professor Bekithemba Dube, who joined the Central University of Technology (CUT) as a Research Professor in 2024. Recognising the need for a scholarly outlet that bridges the humanities with emerging educational technologies and innovative practices, Professor Dube initiated and conceptualised this journal as part of his role as Director of the Centre for Diversity in Higher Education Research. Under his leadership, the journal was established within the Faculty of Humanities, CUT, Free State, with the vision of fostering academic excellence and contributing to global knowledge production.

Vision Statement

The JoHETI envisions becoming a leading global platform for advancing interdisciplinary research that bridges the humanities, education, and technological innovation. Through rigorous scholarship, the journal seeks to foster critical dialogue, promote decolonial knowledge production, and influence policy and practice in higher education and beyond.

Mission Statement

The mission of the JoHETI is to:

  1. Provide a scholarly space for integrating humanities, educational technology, and innovation to address contemporary challenges in education and society.
  2. Advocate for inclusive, decolonial, and transformative knowledge production that amplifies diverse perspectives, particularly from the Global South.
  3. Explore the role of emerging technologies in enhancing education, teaching methodologies, and knowledge dissemination.
  4. Ensure free and unrestricted access to high-quality research that informs policy, practice, and global scholarship.
  5. Uphold the highest standards of peer-reviewed research, editorial integrity, and scholarly impact.

Ownership and Publication

The JoHETI is owned by the Centre for Diversity in Higher Education Research and is published by the Central University of Technology Library. It is committed to providing open-access, high-quality, peer-reviewed research that informs and influences contemporary debates in the field.

The JoHETI provides a platform for academics, researchers, and practitioners to share insights and contribute to the ongoing transformation of higher education, fostering a more inclusive and technologically advanced learning environment.