Special Issues
Overview
Global Journal of Economics, Finance and Management (GJEFM) publishes Special Issues to highlight emerging areas of research, global economic trends, industry-specific developments, and advanced interdisciplinary themes.
Special Issues are curated collections of high-quality articles centered on a specific topic and led by invited Guest Editors who are experts in that field.
They aim to:
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Address cutting-edge research themes
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Promote collaboration among global scholars
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Provide focused, high-impact knowledge
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Encourage contributions from both academia and industry
Purpose of Special Issues
Special Issues enable the journal to:
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Explore rapidly evolving areas of economics, finance, and management
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Encourage dialogue and scholarly debate
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Provide deeper insights into niche or emerging subjects
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Support academic communities in organizing thematic contributions
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Highlight contemporary policy, digital transformation, financial markets, and managerial innovations
Current Special Issues
(You may specify actual themes. For now, placeholders are inserted. I can replace them when you provide real topics.)
1. Special Issue: “Global Financial Innovation & Digital Economies”
Guest Editors: To be announced
Submission Deadline: Open
Expected Publication: Rolling
2. Special Issue: “Sustainable Business Models & Emerging Markets”
Guest Editors: To be announced
Submission Deadline: Open
Expected Publication: Rolling
3. Special Issue: “AI, Data Analytics & Decision Sciences in Modern Management”
Guest Editors: To be announced
Submission Deadline: Open
Expected Publication: Rolling
(To add real details, I can finalize the list.)
Call for Special Issue Proposals
GJEFM welcomes proposals from researchers, conference organizers, and academic institutions wishing to lead a Special Issue.
Who Can Submit a Proposal?
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University faculty members
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Research groups and academic departments
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Editors or reviewers of recognized journals
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International conference committees
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Industry-academia collaboration bodies
Proposal Requirements
A Special Issue proposal must include:
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Proposed Title of the Special Issue
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Rationale and Scope
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Why the topic is timely and relevant
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Its academic or industry significance
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List of Potential Guest Editors
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Names, affiliations, ORCID IDs
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Expected Number of Articles
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Timeline
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Submission window
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Review and publication deadlines
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Proposed Call for Papers (CFP)
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Any associated conferences, symposia, or research projects
Role of Guest Editors
Guest Editors are responsible for:
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Managing peer review for all submissions
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Ensuring impartial, double-blind evaluation
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Rejecting, recommending revisions, or accepting manuscripts
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Maintaining COPE-compliant ethical standards
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Coordinating the publication timeline
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Preparing an editorial introduction for the final issue
Publication Process
All submissions to Special Issues undergo:
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Double-blind peer review
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Standard similarity/plagiarism checks
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Editorial quality screening
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Typesetting, layout, and metadata assignment
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DOI registration and open-access publication
Accepted papers appear online first before being compiled into the final Special Issue.
Article Processing Charge (APC)
The APC for Special Issue submissions remains the same as regular submissions:
✔ USD $35 (APC for each accepted paper)
No submission or review fees apply.
Waivers and discounts may be considered for Special Issue contributors, subject to approval.
How to Submit to a Special Issue
Authors can submit via:
Online Submission Portal:
https://gjefm.ep-journals.org/submit
During submission, authors must:
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Select “Special Issue” in the submission category
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Mention the Special Issue title in the cover letter
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Follow the Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
Propose a Special Issue
To propose a Special Issue, email the Editorial Office:
Email: editorial@gjefm-journal.org
Subject: Special Issue Proposal – [Your Proposed Title]
Questions or Assistance
For support or guidance, authors and guest editors may contact:
