Abstract：Academic search engines are reshaping the way knowledge is discovered. Recently, Journal of Vocational Education (ISSN 3080-8049, eISSN 3080-8057, CODEN: ZDABBU, DOI prefix: https://doi.org/10.66106/zdabbu), an international academic journal published by Quest Press Limited, has been officially indexed by Google Scholar. This means that researchers worldwide can discover and access the journal's published research outputs on vocational education through a single keyword search. Unlike active visits to databases, indexing by Google Scholar allows journal papers to "passively" appear in researchers' search results—a discovery-driven dissemination model that better aligns with contemporary scholars' literature retrieval habits. Data shows that Google Scholar processes tens of millions of academic searches daily, covering the vast majority of research institutions globally. With the journal indexed, its research outputs will directly enter this high-traffic academic gateway, significantly reducing the cost of being discovered. Adopting the gold open access model with permanent free access to full texts, the journal creates a synergistic effect with Google Scholar's free search service, further removing barriers to knowledge access. This article analyzes the impact of Google Scholar on academic dissemination from the perspective of "knowledge discovery" and introduces the journal's positioning and vision.
Journal of Vocational Education 《职教导刊》编辑部 Editorial Office (Wed,) studied this question.