Action Learning in Asia

Call for Papers: Action Learning in Asia

Journal: Action Learning: Research and Practice
Publisher: Routledge – Taylor & Francis Group
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 1 October 2026

About the Special Issue

Action Learning: Research and Practice invites submissions for a Special Issue on “Action Learning in Asia.” This issue aims to advance understanding of how action learning is being applied, adapted, and developed across diverse Asian cultural, organizational, and educational contexts.

Previous issues of the journal have featured studies from countries including South Korea, China, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, Nepal, India, and Pakistan. This Special Issue seeks to expand this body of knowledge by welcoming contributions from these nations as well as from other Asian countries that have not yet been represented in the journal.

Recognizing that cultural, social, and institutional contexts play a significant role in shaping action learning practices, the Special Issue encourages exploration of how different cultural environments influence the design, facilitation, implementation, and outcomes of action learning initiatives.

Scope and Themes

Submissions may address topics including, but not limited to:

• Action learning practices across different Asian countries and regions
• Cultural influences on action learning design and facilitation
• Comparative studies of action learning in diverse cultural settings
• Leadership development through action learning
• Organizational learning and change initiatives in Asia
• Action learning in higher education and executive education
• Cross-cultural approaches to action learning
• Innovations in action learning methodologies and frameworks
• Personal reflections and practitioner experiences of action learning
• Theoretical developments and conceptual perspectives on action learning in Asian contexts
• Challenges and opportunities in implementing action learning across different organizational environments

Types of Papers Accepted

The Special Issue welcomes:

• Empirical Research Papers
• Conceptual and Theoretical Papers
• Practice-Based Articles
• Reflective Accounts and Personal Experiences of Action Learning

Contributions should advance understanding of both the theory and practice of action learning within Asian contexts.

Special Issue Editors

George Boak
York St John University, United Kingdom
Email: g.boak@yorksj.ac.uk

Wooyong Eom
Keimyung University, Daegu, South Korea
Email: weom@kmu.ac.kr

Sanghyeok Park
Gyeongsang National University, South Korea
Email: spark@gnu.ac.kr

Christine Abbott
Centre for Action Learning, United Kingdom
Email: christine@centreforactionlearning.com

Submission Guidelines

Authors are encouraged to submit original manuscripts exploring action learning theory, practice, and innovation across Asian contexts.

The editors welcome early engagement from prospective contributors. Researchers may submit outlines or abstracts in advance and are encouraged to consult with the Special Issue editors before developing or submitting a full manuscript.

All submissions must follow the official author guidelines of Action Learning: Research and Practice and will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process.

Important Dates

• Manuscript Submission Deadline: 1 October 2026
• Special Issue Publication: March 2027
• Accepted papers will be published online ahead of print.

Why Submit?

This Special Issue provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the growing body of international scholarship on action learning while highlighting the diverse cultural, educational, and organizational experiences emerging across Asia. Researchers and practitioners can share valuable insights into how context shapes learning, leadership, and organizational development through action learning approaches.

About the Journal

Action Learning: Research and Practice is a leading international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research, theory, and practice in action learning. The journal serves academics, practitioners, consultants, educators, and organizational leaders interested in reflective learning, leadership development, organizational change, and experiential learning methodologies.

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