Researchers in political economy, international trade, development studies, and global governance have an excellent opportunity to publish their research open access without paying any article processing charges.
The journal Asian Review of Political Economy has announced several special issues with no APC (Article Processing Charges). Researchers have the opportunity to publish open access in Scopus journals free of cost.
About the Journal – Asian Review of Political Economy
Asian Review of Political Economy publishes theory-driven and policy-oriented research on diverse political economy issues.
APC is fully sponsored by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and a special fund from IIA, CUHK, and Shenzhen to ensure high visibility for your work with open access.
| Journal Title | Asian Review of Political Economy |
| Publisher | SPRINGER |
| Indexing | Scopus, DOAJ |
| Article Publication Charges | No |
| ISSN | 2731-5835 |
| Open Access | Yes |
The main benefits of publishing in this special issue are:
- The Journal is a reputed journal published by Springer. The journal is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
- All the research papers will be published with open access with no publication fee.
Interested authors can submit their complete papers online.
Special Issues Currently Accepting Submissions
1) Reindustrialization, Restructuring of the Global Industrial Chain, and Vocational and Technical Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026
Submission Status: Open
This special issue invites submissions that address the themes of reindustrialization, global industrial chain restructuring, and vocational and technical education in the context of artificial intelligence. Contributions from diverse disciplines such as political economy, sociology, education, technology studies, and beyond are warmly encouraged.
2) China-ASEAN Common Market: A Strategic Option for Deeper Regional Economic Integration
Submission Deadline: 30 March 2026
Submission Status: Open
This special issue explores the political economy of the evolving relationship between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China.
Scholars are encouraged to analyze topics such as:
- Trade, Investment, and Market Integration
- Supply Chain Resilience and Industrial Cooperation
- Digital and Green Economy Synergies
- Geopolitical and Institutional Dynamics
- Socio-Economic and Regulatory Challenges
3) The Securitization of Knowledge Exchange with China: Soft Power, Research Collaboration, and Academic Engagement
Submission Deadline: 31 March 2026
Submission Status: Open
This special issue investigates the securitization of academic and research collaboration with China.
Contributions may explore:
- Research collaboration policies
- Academic engagement and mobility
- Science diplomacy and soft power
- Institutional responses to geopolitical tensions
Scholars from different geopolitical regions are encouraged to examine how knowledge exchange is influenced by national security concerns.
4) Sailing Towards a Brave New Era: Technological Innovation, Industrial Policy, and Digital Entrepreneurship in the Techno-Developmental State
Submission Deadline: 28 May 2026
Submission Status: Open
This special issue examines the intersection of technological innovation, industrial policy, and digital entrepreneurship.