Advancing Applied Research & Innovation

The CTC Journal bridge the gap between academic theory and industrial practice, spotlighting innovation in communication, technology transfer, and commercialisation.

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Current Volume

Vol. 2, Issue 1

Submission Deadline

May 31, 2026

Average Review Time

4 to 6 weeks

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JUNE 2026

Current Release

Volume 2, Issue 1: "Digital Frontiers in Poly-Technic Education"

  • Smart Cities in Northern Nigeria
  • Technology Transfer for SMEs
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48 Published Papers
12 Editorial Board Members
Biannual Publication Frequency
Open Access Policy

Connecting Scholarship with Industry & Impact

The CTC Journal is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality research that has practical applications in industry and society.

Applied research Innovation policy Industry collaboration Commercialisation strategies Media and communication Technology management

Editorial Policies

We adhere to the highest standards of publication ethics and transparency across all our processes.

  • Peer review: Double blind
  • Open access: Immediate
  • Publication ethics: COPE-aligned
  • Plagiarism screening: Required

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We are currently accepting original research manuscripts for Volume 2, Issue 2. Join a community of scholars making real-world impact.

Core Focus Areas

  • Communication and media studies
  • Technology transfer pathways
  • Commercialisation and entrepreneurship
  • Applied sciences and innovation
  • Community development research

Submission Benefits

  • Fast, transparent peer review
  • Institutional credibility and indexing
  • Global visibility for applied research
  • Clear author support and templates

Critical Dates

Submission deadline May 31, 2026
Review decisions June 30, 2026
Publication date July 15, 2026
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Latest Published Articles

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Communication

Digital Community Engagement Strategies for Public Institutions

Authors: Amina Yusuf, Ibrahim Musa

ID: CTC-2026-011 Download PDF
Technology Transfer

Scaling Polytechnic Innovations into Market-ready Solutions

Authors: Chinedu Okafor, Zainab Ali

ID: CTC-2026-012 Download PDF
Commercialisation

Financing Pathways for Local Manufacturing Startups

Authors: Halima Bello, Samuel Ade

ID: CTC-2026-013 Download PDF

Editorial Leadership

Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Abdulrahman Garba

Faculty of Communication and Management

Managing Editor

Dr. Maryam Sani

Centre for Technology Transfer

Editorial Members

12 Senior Reviewers

Local and international scholars

Author Resources

Ensuring your manuscript meets our guidelines will significantly speed up the review and publication process.

The Author Pack

  • Manuscript template (DOCX)
  • Author guidelines PDF
  • Copyright form
  • Publication process overview
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Submission Checklist

Verify these items before uploading to the portal.

  • Structured abstract (150 to 250 words)
  • Keywords: 4 to 6
  • References in APA style
  • Plagiarism similarity below 15%

Journal Archive

Volume 2, Issue 1

June 2026 12 articles
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December 2025 11 articles
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Volume 1, Issue 1

June 2025 9 articles
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