As time moves onward, Global Cases and Practices of Vocational Education is pleased to present its first issue of 2026. This issue features five selected research papers covering a broad spectrum of topics and demonstrating vibrant exploratory momentum within vocational‑education scholarship.

Among the contributions, one adopts the symbiosis theory to examine the coordination mechanism underlying the development of a dual‑mentor system for school‑enterprise collaboration. Another explores innovative training practices for international cultural‑tourism talent against the backdrop of the new‑development‑pattern of dual circulation. A third investigates contradictions in policy implementation for the WorldSkills‑related competitions and proposes optimisation strategies. We also include an empirical study from the Macau University of Science and Technology on employees’ proactive innovation behaviour, with a focus on the negative moderating role of technostress. Theoretical inquiry and practical insights complement each other, while local‑context issues are examined alongside international perspectives, offering valuable observations and reflections for the vocational‑education community.

 

Vocational education constitutes a cornerstone for industrial transformation and talent empowerment. Theoretical innovation is an ongoing pursuit, and practical exploration knows no end. We sincerely acknowledge the rigorous scholarship and insightful findings presented by all contributing authors in this issue. We warmly invite scholars, educators and practitioners worldwide to submit manuscripts. Drawing on global perspectives and grounded in real‑world practice, contributors are encouraged to investigate diverse research themes and produce rigorous studies with both theoretical depth and practical relevance. Together we will build an open, inclusive platform for academic exchange and mutual learning, and advance the high‑quality development of vocational education across the globe.

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Jiajia Pan