SOUTHERN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION← Main WebsitePublicationsLogin4–5 February 2027 · Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Save the dates for the Southern Economic Association’s First Annual Conference. Venue: Department of Economics, The American College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Theme: Transforming Economies in the Digital and Green Era: Technology, Finance, Sustainability and Globalization. Abstract deadline: 10 December 2026; acceptance: 15 December 2026; full paper: 30 December 2026. Conference submission form.
Research presentations, academic exchange and policy dialogue are proposed conference activities; the final programme will be announced by SEA.
About SIJEPD
SIJEPD is presented as SEA’s academic journal platform for research in economics, public policy and development. Journal expansion, ISSN and publisher details should be confirmed against official records.
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief, associate editors and affiliations: To be confirmed. Names will be published only after official appointment.
Advisory Board
Members and institutional affiliations: To be confirmed.
Abstracting & Indexing
Indexing services and databases: Not verified. No Scopus, Web of Science, UGC-CARE or other indexing claim is made.
Call for Papers — October–December 2026
Submissions are invited for the October–December 2026 issue of SIJEPD. Original empirical, theoretical and policy-focused articles in economics and development are welcome. Submission deadline, publication schedule and email/portal: To be confirmed.
Subject Areas
Development economics · Agricultural and rural economics · Public finance · Labour and employment · Gender studies · Tribal and social inclusion · Digital economy and fintech · Environment and sustainability · Regional development · Economic policy.
Reviewers Guidelines
Review manuscripts for relevance, originality, methods, evidence, ethics and clarity. Treat submissions confidentially, disclose conflicts, and provide constructive, evidence-based comments. Detailed timelines: To be confirmed.
Paper Preparation Guidelines
Submit an original, clearly structured manuscript with title, abstract, keywords, methodology, results, conclusions and references. Use the downloadable draft template. Word limits, citation style and formatting requirements await editorial confirmation.
Submission Process
Prepare manuscript and cover page; verify authorship and declarations; submit via the official journal submission channel once announced. Do not send unpublished research to an unverified address.
Article Processing Charges
APC and waiver policy: To be confirmed. No fee should be paid until SEA publishes an authorized fee schedule and payment instructions.
Review Process
Initial editorial screening → reviewer assessment → editorial decision → revisions, if requested → final editorial decision. Exact review model and timelines: To be confirmed.
Invitation for Reviewer
Researchers interested in reviewing may prepare their affiliation, areas of expertise and recent publications. Reviewer application contact/process: To be confirmed.
Current Issue
An inaugural special issue dated August 2026 is available in the existing SEA website archive. The October–December 2026 issue is a call for papers, not yet a published issue.
Past Issues
Browse existing SEA journal publications through the Publications page. Additional past issues will be listed following verification.
Open Access Policy
Proposed open-access approach: article access without reader subscription. Final policy, reuse terms and publication licence: To be confirmed.
Review Policy
Editorial independence, conflict disclosure, confidential assessment and transparent decisions are intended principles. Specific peer-review model: To be confirmed.
Publication Ethics
Authors should ensure originality, accurate reporting, appropriate authorship, ethical research practice, conflict disclosure and correction of significant errors. Detailed misconduct procedures: To be confirmed.
Article Correction Policy
Corrections, retractions and expressions of concern should be clearly linked to the original record following editorial investigation. Final procedure: To be confirmed.
Plagiarism Policy and AI
Plagiarism, fabrication and undisclosed inappropriate reuse are not acceptable. Any generative AI assistance should be disclosed where relevant; authors remain responsible for accuracy, citations, confidentiality and originality. Numerical similarity thresholds: To be confirmed.
Copyright Policy
Copyright retention/transfer terms and author rights: To be confirmed. Do not sign the draft copyright form until official terms are approved.
License
The official Creative Commons or other article licence has not yet been confirmed; no specific reuse licence is claimed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the October–December 2026 issue open for papers? A: This page announces a call; submission channel and deadline are pending confirmation.
Q: What are the APCs? A: Not yet announced.
Q: Is SIJEPD indexed? A: Indexing is not verified.
Q: When is the SEA conference? A: 4–5 February 2027 in Madurai.
Contact Us
Southern Economic Association (SEA). Official journal contact email, office address and submission support: To be confirmed.
Download — Author Resources
Editable draft templates; not yet official finalized journal forms.
⬇ Paper Template (DOCX)⬇ Copyright Form (DOCX)⬇ Cover Page (DOCX)