Implementation of Article Numbering System

2026-04-01

The Editorial Board of the Asian Journal of Applied Economics wishes to inform authors and readers that, effective from Volume 33, Issue 1 (2026), the journal will implement an article numbering system in place of traditional page numbering for all published articles.

This change is undertaken to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of article identification, to facilitate digital indexing and retrieval, and to ensure alignment with current international publishing practices. Under this system, each article will be assigned a unique article number, which will serve as the primary reference in citations in lieu of page ranges.

Authors and readers are requested to adopt this citation format for all articles published from this issue onward.

International Conference on Applied Economics (ICOAE 2026)

2026-02-26

Asian Journal of Applied Economics (AJAE) would like to inform readers and researchers about the upcoming International Conference on Applied Economics (ICOAE 2026), which will be held on 9–11 July 2026 at SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw, Poland.

The conference provides an international forum for presenting research in applied economics, macroeconomics, finance, development economics, and related policy fields.

For further information regarding conference themes, submission deadlines, and participation details, please visit: https://i-coae.com

[Call for Participation] ISPIM Conference

2025-12-29

ISPIM Connects Bangkok 2026: Join the global innovation community in Bangkok, Thailand, from 9-11 March 2026 for ISPIM Connects Bangkok. Under the theme "Innovating for Impact: People, Planet, Purpose," this premier conference explores the future of sustainable innovation management. Find more information about the theme, submission deadlines, and registration at:https://www.ispim-connects-global.com/

Updated Author Guidelines & Call for Papers

2025-12-25

Asian Journal of Applied Economics (AJAE) has updated its Author Guidelines for new submissions, effective December 25, 2025, to enhance international accessibility and publishing standards. In particular, Thai-language manuscripts now require a single extended abstract in English (approximately 800 words).

AJAE invites submissions of high-quality applied economics research, especially studies offering empirical evidence and policy-relevant insights related to Asia and comparable economies.

✔ Open access ✔ No publication fees ✔ Double-blind peer review

👉 Please refer to the revised Author Guidelines and manuscript templates before submission.

Updated Publication Ethics and Ethical Oversight Guidelines

2025-12-23

Asian Journal of Applied Economics (AJAE) is pleased to announce a significant update to our Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement, effective immediately.

As part of our commitment to maintaining the highest academic standards and our ongoing preparation for Scopus inclusion in 2026, we have strengthened our ethical framework to align with the latest best practices from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Key Updates Include:

• Ethical Oversight for Human and Animal Research: Explicit requirements for all studies involving human participants or animal subjects to provide evidence of institutional ethics committee approval (IRB/IACUC) and informed consent.

• Enhanced Misconduct Protocols: Detailed procedures for identifying and addressing research misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, and citation manipulation.

• Transparency in Governance: Clearer definitions of the roles and responsibilities of authors, reviewers, and editors to ensure a fair and unbiased review process.

We encourage all prospective authors to carefully review these updated standards before submitting their manuscripts. The full updated statement can be found on our website at: https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/AEJ/Ethics

AJAE remains dedicated to fostering a trustworthy and ethical publishing environment that advances the field of applied economics globally.

Journal Title Change

2023-07-03

Starting from Volume 30, Issue 2 (July–December 2023), the Applied Economics Journal (AEJ) changed its title to the Asian Journal of Applied Economics (AJAE). This change aims to enhance its focus, making it more distinctive. The journal title was changed to avoid duplication with an existing publication title and to reduce potential confusion in indexing, citation, and database retrieval. The new title was also selected to strengthen the journal’s international identity and visibility, while providing a clearer and more focused description of its scope. In particular, the revised title reflects the journal’s emphasis on applied economics in the Asian context, making its regional focus more explicit and its academic positioning more distinctive.

Transition to Online-Only Publication

2022-06-13

Starting from the 2023 volume, the Applied Economics Journal (AEJ) has transitioned to a fully online publication model. To support environmental sustainability and ensure faster access to research, the journal discontinued the printing of hard copies after the final 2022 issue. Readers can continue to access all full-text articles and metadata through our official digital platform.