Benue State University, Makurdi

Focus & Scope

The Journal of Economic and Social Research (JESR) provides a distinguished platform for the dissemination of high-quality research and ideas across the fields of economics and social science. JESR welcomes original research, theoretical contributions, and critical analyses that offer innovative insights into economic and social issues impacting both global and local contexts, particularly those relevant to developing economies. The journal encourages submissions addressing economic theory, applied economics, public policy, social development, and interdisciplinary studies that integrate economic and social perspectives. JESR is committed to advancing knowledge that informs policy, practice, and the broader discourse in economic and social sciences. The journal particularly prioritizes contributions that: 1. Foster theoretical advancements and empirical research with practical implications. 2. Explore socio-economic challenges and offer insights for sustainable development. 3. Engage with public policy issues, governance, and the socioeconomic impacts of policy decisions. 4. Bridge the gaps between economic theory and social reality in diverse contexts, especially within developing regions.

Types of Manuscripts

JESR publishes original research articles, theoretical papers, and review articles. The journal seeks manuscripts that emphasize economic and social issues in developing economies, with an emphasis on contributions that advance theory, address pressing issues, or suggest novel approaches to research and practice.

Abstracting and Indexing

The Journal of Economic and Social Research is abstracted and indexed in leading indexing systems, which ensure global visibility and accessibility to a wide academic audience. These include DOAJ, Google Scholar, and Cross ref.

Publication Frequency

JESR is published biannually, with two issues released each year.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors who publish with JESR retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication. The articles are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License, allowing for sharing and adaptation with acknowledgment of authorship and initial publication in JESR. Authors may also post their work in institutional repositories or other platforms to facilitate greater reach and impact.

Peer Review Process

JESR employs a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, ensuring both the authors’ and reviewers’ identities remain confidential. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two qualified reviewers to evaluate its originality, rigor, and contribution to economic and social research. Reviewers assess the quality of the study’s methodology, clarity of presentation, and relevance to the journal's scope.

Publication Ethics

JESR adheres to Scope’s guidelines for ethical publishing practices. The journal enforces high standards to prevent ethical violations and maintain integrity in research and publishing. The following ethical standards are outlined for various roles:

• Advisory Board: Advises on journal policy, thematic direction, and protects the editorial independence of JESR.

• Editors: Uphold standards for quality, originality, and relevance. Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on scholarly merit alone.

• Reviewers: Conduct fair, objective, and confidential evaluations based on academic merit. Reviewers ensure that the manuscript aligns with JESR’s scope and contributes to the field.

• Authors: Expected to submit original work with proper citations, disclose any conflicts of interest, and participate in the review process as needed.

Plagiarism Policy

All submissions undergo plagiarism screening through Turnitin to ensure originality. JESR maintains a strict policy against plagiarism, with acceptable similarity levels set below 20%. Authors are responsible for ensuring their submissions are original, and proper citations are provided.

Privacy Statement

JESR guarantees that the personal information provided by authors, reviewers, and readers will be used solely for the purposes of the journal and will not be shared with third parties.

Commitment to Open Access

JESR operates as an open-access journal to ensure that its publications are freely available to readers globally, supporting the unrestricted dissemination and impact of high-quality research in economic and social sciences.