Pedagogy and Professional Development

A Longitudinal Study of Clothing and Textiles Research Journal: The Past, Present, and Future 

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Abstract

The goal of this study is to provide an in-depth analysis of the Clothing and Textiles Research Journal (CTRJ)’s publication trends and the journal’s thematic evolution from its inception in 1982 to the end of 2023.  Specifically, the objectives of the study are: (1) to identify key research categories in CTRJ and explore the publication patterns and trends to provide guidance to researchers in our discipline; (2) to compare our findings with the current CTRJ, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) Meta-Goals, and the Association of College Professors of Textiles and Clothing (TAPAC) standards for alignment; and (3) to evaluate the need to redefine the identity of our discipline in higher education. 

 

Keywords: longitudinal study, CTRJ, research trends, future direction

How to Cite:

Shen, D. & Su, J., (2025) “A Longitudinal Study of Clothing and Textiles Research Journal: The Past, Present, and Future ”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 81(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18523