Call for Papers in Economics Journals - Special Issues


Publish your research in special issues of reputed economics journals — now accepting submissions!


1.The Securitization of Knowledge Exchange with China: Soft Power, Research Collaboration, and Academic Engagement

The journal Asian Review of Political Economy publishes theory-driven and policy-oriented research on diverse political economy issues. Authors don't have to pay any publication fees for publication. APC is fully sponsored by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and a special fund from IIA, CUHK, Shenzhen, ensuring high visibility for your work with open access.

Journal Name: Asian Review of Political Economy

Scope: This special issue welcomes contributions from scholars working in diverse geopolitical settings to examine how the securitization of knowledge manifests in policy, discourse, institutional responses, and the lived experiences of researchers and students.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-03-2026

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2.Textual Analysis in Economics and Finance

The Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics (SJES) is a blind peer-reviewed open access journal funded by the Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences

Journal Name: Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics

Scope: The special issue welcomes original research using textual analysis in all fields of economics and finance. Possible areas include but are not limited to, monetary economics, forecasting, climate finance, household finance, political economy, law and economics, the economics of regulation, the economics of innovation, public economics, media economics, health economics, the economics of contracts, and education.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-12-2025

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3.SJES Data

Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics Data welcomes papers that: Improve the visibility, reproducibility, and reuse of valuable scientific data. There is no publication fee. All papers will be published open access.

Journal Name: Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics

Scope: The Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics is inviting submission for the collection SJES Data. The goal of SJES Data is to describe reusable datasets and to make reproducibility and generation of new insights with existing data as easy as possible. Contributions from economics and related fields are welcome.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-12-2025

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4.Credentials in Artificial Intelligence: International Perspectives on Transforming Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education is calling for submissions to our Collection on Credentials in Artificial Intelligence: International Perspectives on Transforming Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Authors don't need to pay any publication fee. The publication costs for International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education are covered by the journal.

Journal Name: International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education

Scope: This special issue explores the rise of AI-focused credentials in higher education, spotlighting their development, implementation, and transformative potential.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 01-03-2026

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5.Reindustrialization, Restructuring of the Global Industrial Chain, and Vocational and Technical Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

There is no fee to publish in the Asian Review of Political Economy, as Shanghai Jiao Tong University covers the article processing charge (APC). This journal publishes theory-driven and policy-oriented research on a wide range of political economy issues.

Journal Name: Asian Review Of Political Economy

Scope: This special issue offers a platform to explore these multifaceted issues and propose actionable solutions. It invites submissions that address the themes of reindustrialization, global industrial chain restructuring, and vocational and technical education in the context of artificial intelligence.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-05-2026

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6.China-ASEAN Common Market: A Strategic Option for Deeper Regional Economic Integration

There is no fee to publish in the Asian Review of Political Economy, as Shanghai Jiao Tong University covers the article processing charge (APC). This journal publishes theory-driven and policy-oriented research on a wide range of political economy issues.

Journal Name: Asian Review Of Political Economy

Scope: This special issue seeks to explore the political economy of the evolving China-ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership, examining how geopolitical dynamics, economic cooperation, and institutional frameworks are shaping the potential for a China-ASEAN Common Market.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 30-03-2026

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7.Sailing Towards a Brave New Era: Technological Innovation, Industrial Policy, and Digital Entrepreneurship in the Techno-Developmental State

There is no fee to publish in the Asian Review of Political Economy, as Shanghai Jiao Tong University covers the article processing charge (APC). This journal publishes theory-driven and policy-oriented research on a wide range of political economy issues.

Journal Name: Asian Review Of Political Economy

Scope: The special issue aims to articulate the increasingly intertwined intersections among technological innovation, industrial policy, and digital entrepreneurship within techno-developmental states and countries.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 28-02-2026

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8.Sustainable Development: Trends, Challenges and Future Directions

The United Nations conducted different initiatives to raise awareness for the need for sustainability actions, including establishing voluntary reporting platforms to share commitment and actions, annual events and reporting, and the establishment of platforms, etc.

Journal Name: Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development

Scope: The special issue is open to allow sharing practices from different countries and societal impact. It is expected to gain insight into how societies were impacted negatively or positively in committing to certain SDGs and what the main challenges are that could be resolved at national and global level.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-05-2026

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9.Call for papers: Contemporary biodiversity challenges and economic responses

You can publish an open access article in this diamond partnership journal. Authors in this journal are not required to pay an article processing charge (APC).

Journal Name: Journal of Economics and Development

Scope: This call for papers seeks to bring together leading experts and practitioners to critically explore the economic implications of biodiversity and natural capital challenges in this contemporary global economy.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 30-04-2026

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10.Call for Review Articles for Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies

The Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies publishes peer-review research on sustainability in business and economics with a focus on Asia. The journal is published in partnership with the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City.

Journal Name: Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies

Scope: invites the submission of high-quality review articles that critically examine, integrate, and extend the frontiers of knowledge in contemporary Economics, Finance, and Business.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 30-06-2026

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11.Commentary Series: Contributions to Public Debate

The Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics is inviting submission for the Commentary Series: Contributions to Public Debate. The goal this Commentary Series is to offer a new forum for public debate that reaches out to a broad audience. Authors do not need to pay an article-processing charge. All articles are open access.

Journal Name: Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics

Scope: The SJES welcomes suggestions for new contributions to the Commentary section.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-12-2026

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