About the Journal

GSX Journal of Emerging Economies (GSX J. Emerg. Econ.)

The GSX Journal of Emerging Economies is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research on the economic transformations, challenges, and innovations shaping the Global South. As part of the Global South Index (GSX) platform, the journal provides a space for rigorous scholarship, policy dialogue, and inclusive knowledge production.

We welcome contributions from scholars, practitioners, and policymakers working across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Oceania.

Open Access Policy

  • Fully open access: All articles are freely available online upon publication.
  • Creative Commons License: Published under CC BY 4.0, allowing sharing and adaptation with attribution.
  • Affordable APC: A processing fee of $50 USD is charged per accepted article to support editorial operations and digital infrastructure.
    • Waivers and discounts are available for authors from low-income institutions or underfunded research projects.
  • Global accessibility: Designed to remove barriers to knowledge and promote equitable research dissemination.

Aims & Scope

The journal publishes original research, theoretical papers, policy analyses, and reviews in areas including:

  • Macroeconomic trends and fiscal policy
  • Trade, investment, and financial flows
  • Development economics and inclusive growth
  • Entrepreneurship, innovation, and industrialization
  • Labor markets, informality, and migration
  • Digital economies and fintech
  • Climate economics and sustainable development
  • Regional integration and South-South cooperation
  • Comparative economic systems and transitions

Submission Guidelines

  • Article Types: Research articles, policy briefs, review essays, data notes
  • Length: 6,000–10,000 words for research articles; shorter formats accepted for briefs and notes
  • Language: English (with abstract translations encouraged in local languages)
  • Formatting: APA style; templates available on the journal website
  • Peer Review: Double-blind process with 2–3 expert reviewers per submission
  • Turnaround Time: Initial decision within 4–8 weeks; expedited review available for policy-relevant work
  • Processing Fee: $50 USD per accepted article; payable after acceptance

Indexing & Archiving Goals

  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
  • EconLit
  • Scopus
  • RePEc (Research Papers in Economics)
  • Google Scholar
  • CrossRef (with DOI assignment for all articles)

All content is digitally archived via PKP PN and LOCKSS to ensure long-term preservation.