About the Journal

THE INCUBATOR: Journal of Postgraduate Studies, Federal University of Lafia is a postgraduate-focused, peer-reviewed, open-access journal of the College of Postgraduate Studies, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia). The journal is founded on the principles of honesty, accountability, transparency, and scholarly responsibility, and it expects every submission to reflect intellectual integrity and honest research effort.

The journal supports rigorous scholarship and applies editorial and peer-review processes designed not only to assess merit, originality, innovation, clarity, and methodological rigour, but also to safeguard research integrity. Editorial decisions are made independently and are based solely on scholarly quality and relevance. Institutional support from the College of Postgraduate Studies and the Federal University of Lafia does not interfere with editorial decisions.

Focus and Scope

THE INCUBATOR is described in the policy document as a postgraduate-focused STEM and HUMANITIES journal. Its editorial scope therefore covers research relevant to STEM and Humanities disciplines, with an emphasis on rigorous, innovative, and ethically sound scholarship. The journal also expresses a commitment to supporting early-career and postgraduate researchers, enhancing transparency and reproducibility, and contributing meaningfully to national and global scientific development.