Action Learning in Asia

Call for Papers

Action Learning in Asia

Journal: Action Learning: Research and Practice
Publisher:Taylor & Francis
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 01 October 2026

Action Learning: Research and Practice invites high-quality submissions for its Special Issue on Action Learning in Asia.

About the Special Issue

This Special Issue aims to advance understanding of action learning across Asia, exploring how diverse cultural, institutional, and organizational contexts influence its design, facilitation, and outcomes. Building on previous research from countries including South Korea, China, Japan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Turkey, the issue also welcomes contributions from Asian countries not yet represented in the journal.

The editors encourage research that examines how local cultures shape action learning practices, highlighting distinctive approaches to learning, leadership, facilitation, and organizational development. Both theoretical insights and practical experiences are welcomed to strengthen the understanding of action learning within Asian contexts.

Topics of Interest

Submissions may include, but are not limited to:

• Action learning practices across Asian countries

• Cultural influences on action learning

• Design and facilitation of action learning

• Organizational learning and leadership development

• Cross-cultural perspectives on action learning

• Theory and practice of action learning

• Innovative action learning methodologies

• Case studies and practitioner experiences

• Action learning in education, business, and public organizations

Preferred Article Types

The journal welcomes:

• Empirical Research Papers

• Conceptual Papers

• Practice Papers

• Case Studies

• Reflective Accounts of Practice

Submission Information

• Manuscript Submission Deadline: 01 October 2026

• The Special Issue is scheduled for publication in March 2027.

• Accepted papers will be published online ahead of print.

• Authors are encouraged to submit outlines or abstracts and consult with the Guest Editors before preparing a full manuscript.

• Manuscripts must follow the journal's official Instructions for Authors and be submitted through the journal's online submission system.

Special Issue Editors

• Prof. George Boak, York St John University, UK

• Prof. Wooyong Eom, Keimyung University, Daegu, South Korea

• Prof. Sanghyeok Park, Gyeongsang National University, South Korea

• Christine Abbott, Centre for Action Learning, UK

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