Editorial Note

Abstract

This issue, Vol. 32 No. 1 (Jan–June 2025), celebrates the Asian Journal of Applied Economics (AJAE)’s Tier 1 classification under the Thai Citation Index (TCI), effective January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2029, based on our 2021–2024 performance. We have diligently worked to meet TCI’s standards by standardizing referencing styles, fully transitioning to an online journal management system, increasing the number of articles per issue, and rebranding the journal title and website. While we take pride in these achievements, there is still room for improvement, particularly in increasing our citations within Thai journals under the TCI database to further strengthen our impact and visibility.

This issue presents eight diverse studies covering a range of applied economic topics. Articles explore investment sentiment and wage dynamics in Thailand’s Japanese business sector, the relationship between wealth and crime victimization, and the socioeconomic determinants of cybercrime costs across OECD countries. Additionally, this issue features research on multimarket competition in Turkish banking, the economic implications of fiscal policies in both closed and pandemic-affected economies, and the role of digital transformation in pollution reduction. Lastly, a study examines the impact of microcredit programs on poverty reduction in Thailand, offering insights into financial inclusion and household economic well-being.

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