Submitting to an economics research journal signals academic authorship and reflects strong quantitative skills, logical thinking, and an ability to interpret complex social and economic trends.
With expert mentorship and structured guidance from Aralia’s instructors, students can transform their ideas into polished, submission-ready research papers and confidently pursue publication in competitive, globally recognized social science journals.
Besides the prestige of being a young published author, it demonstrates a student’s capacity to apply theory to data, construct evidence-based arguments, and engage with complex topics. Whether your interest is in microeconomics, econometrics, public finance, international economics, or even a niche academic topic, Aralia is here to help you consider which journal fits your study.
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1. American Journal of Industrial and Business Management
The American Journal of Industrial and Business Management (AJIBM) publishes research with a focus on industrial organization, business management, economics, and other related fields. With its broad and interdisciplinary scope, there is a wider net of topics it can publish. It is also a suitable venue for research that bridges business strategy with quantitative or technical methodologies.
Submission Guidelines: Manuscripts must be submitted by one of the authors through an online submission system. It’s important to note that submissions from non-authors are not accepted. Authors should suggest four qualified reviewers, including current email addresses.
The journal covers the following key areas:
- Business Management: Accounting, finance, marketing, HR, strategy, operations, risk management
- Industrial Engineering & Management: Operations research, optimization, logistics, supply chain, quality management, manufacturing
- Information & Technology Management: Decision support systems, MIS, computational intelligence, innovation management
- Other Areas: Environmental management, healthcare systems, stochastic models, and related fields
Types of Articles:
- Research Articles (original contributions)
- Invited Review Articles (recent developments in the field)
Cost: $499
Deadline: Rolling
Journal website: AJIBM.
2. The Schola
The Schola is a quarterly journal of the humanities and social sciences that accepts writings by high school students worldwide.
Submission Guidelines: The essay must be no more than 8,000 words, written in English, and the student must be the sole author. The essay topic can be in philosophy, history, art history, economics, political theory, comparative government, public policy, international relations, or sociology. The whole review process can take up to 7 months to be published (i.e., an essay can be published after three quarterly issues from the date of submission). Full details on submission guidelines are available here.
Eligibility: The Schola accepts submissions from high school students worldwide.
Fee: $180
Deadline: Essays are accepted year-round.
3. Oxford Journal of Student Scholarship (OJSS)
The Oxford Journal of Student Scholarship (OJSS) is a selective, peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes high-quality research by secondary school and undergraduate students. It accepts original work across a broad range of disciplines, including natural sciences, engineering, medicine, social sciences, humanities, business, and law, with a strong emphasis on rigorous argumentation and original scholarly ideas.
OJSS encourages formal, organized academic writing and values intellectual curiosity, and scholarly integrity. Submissions are evaluated by reviewers with expertise in the relevant field, who provide constructive feedback to help strengthen the paper.
Submission Guidelines:
- Abstract: 150–300 words summarizing purpose, methods, and conclusions
- Length: 2,000–8,000 words (exceptions possible)
- Citations: Any standard academic style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.), used consistently
Accepted types of papers:
- Original Research Articles (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion structure)
- Literature Reviews (critical synthesis of existing research)
Fees & Timelines:
- Standard APC: $200 (due after acceptance; 8–12 week review)
- Fast Track Review: $125 (2-week initial review; non-refundable; does not guarantee acceptance)
4. American Journal of Student Research
The American Journal of Student Research (AJSR) is an online, open-access academic journal that publishes scholarly work by high school and undergraduate students across a variety of disciplines, including STEM fields, business, politics, and the social sciences. However, student authors must also note that the journal does not allow simultaneous submissions or previously published work.
The form of manuscripts that the journal accepts include:
- Original Research – Reports new findings using experiments, surveys, or systematic methods.
- Narrative Review – Thematic overview of existing literature.
- Systematic Review – Structured, reproducible literature review addressing a defined research question.
- Meta-Analysis – Quantitative synthesis of data from multiple studies.
- Opinion/Perspective – Commentary or interpretation without new data.
Review & Publication Timeline
- Initial Editorial Check – Formatting, plagiarism, and scope screening.
- Review & Revision – Manuscripts may be revised before the final decision.
- Acceptance & APC Payment – After acceptance, authors pay the Article Processing Charge (APC).
- Production & Publication – Galley proof review → License agreement → Publication (typically within 3–5 business days after final approval).
Review process: 3–6 weeks
Rejection decisions: usually within 3–4 weeks
Publication: typically within one week after final acceptance
Fee:
- The APC is $496, payable only after acceptance.
- Fast-Track Review (Optional): $286 per manuscript (speed up review and publication timeline to approximately 2 weeks)
5. Open Journal of Business and Management
Open Journal of Business and Management is an international journal dedicated to showcasing business and management research. The journal aims to provide a platform for scientists and scholars worldwide to promote, share, and discuss emerging issues and developments across various fields of business and management.
Fee: $299
Deadline: Rolling admissions
6. Critical Debates in Humanities, Science, and Global Justice
Hosted by Adelphi University, The Critical Debates in Humanities, Science, and Global Justice Journal has its doors open for high school students to submit original scholarly work and share academic perspectives on critical topics for debates that face society.
Submission Deadline:
- Spring Issue: April 25, 2026
- Summer Issue: July 30, 2026
- Winter Issue: December 10, 2026
Article Types:
- Research Articles (maximum 5,000 words)
- Academic Blogs (1,500 – 4,000 words)
Critical Debates in Humanities, Science, and Global Justice website.
7. Curieux Academic Journal
Curieux Academic Journals is a youth-led publication dedicated to spotlight research by high school and middle school students. Founded in 2017 and based in California, the journal has editors from all across the country. They publish an issue once per month, and authors are expected to hear back within 2 to 5 weeks. As to eligibility, they accept submissions from middle, high school and undergraduate students.
Categories: STEM or Humanities & Social Sciences
Publishing Fee: $250
Deadline: Rolling admissions
Publication Pathways:
- Fast-Track Review: Decision within three weeks; $250 publication fee upon acceptance.
- Seasonal Review: Notification upon next issue release; $200 publication fee upon acceptance.
8. The Journal of Research High School
The Journal of Research High School (JRHS) is an open-access online research journal exclusive for high school researchers. The editors are volunteers with backgrounds as professional scientists, researchers, teachers, and professors in various disciplines. Approximately 30% of submitted papers have been published annually since its inception in 2019.
Eligibility: High school students
Accepted research topics: Engineering, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Social Sciences.
Manuscript types: Original Research and Review Artiles
Fee: $350 per manuscript
Deadline: Rolling admissions, and the general timeline is approximately 3-6 months.
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9. International Journal of Social Science & Economic Research
The International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research (IJSSER) is a monthly, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal established in 2016. It publishes original research across topics in social sciences and economics. As the journal aims to promote global academic exchange and increase research visibility, it also provides free access to readers interested in reading its online content.
Cost: $70-80
Deadline: Rolling
International Journal of Social Science & Economic Research website.
10. International Journal of High School Research
The International Journal of High School Research (IJHSR) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal established in 2019. It welcomes submissions across all areas of science and related disciplines, including behavioral and social sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The journal primarily publishes articles presenting experimental data with novel findings. The publication notes that its literature review process is highly selective, publishing only 2–3 articles per issue (i.e., 6 issues per year).
Submission Guidelines: Students may submit articles to either the research or review sections. Research articles should present original research and new experimental data.
Review articles undergo a highly selective process, with a limit of 2-3 per issue. There is no page limit for submissions.
Fee: Upon acceptance for publication, students will pay $200. A copy of the printed journal will be mailed to the author.
Evaluation Progress: After submitting your paper, the Editor-in-Chief will first check for format, styling, and citations, and may send it back to the author for corrections. Next, your paper will be reviewed for publication by two or more outside experts in the respective field. After review, you will be notified whether your paper is accepted or rejected.
If your paper gets accepted, payment will be requested. Once paid, the paper goes to copy editors and then to production. The whole process may take 2-4 months.
Deadline: IJHSR accepts submissions on a rolling basis.
11. The Journal of Emerging Investigators
The Journal of Emerging Investigators (JEI) is an open-access science journal and mentorship program that publishes research authored by middle and high school students. JEI is a non-profit organization operated by graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and professors across the United States. Graduate students contribute to the editorial and review processes, as well as the management of the journal. Since its establishment in 2012, JEI has published over 250 papers by pre-college students. A sample research paper published by the journal, entitled “A simple printing solution to aid deficit reduction”, was also covered by CNN.
Submissions go through 4-6 stages of review after the manuscript is received. Summer and fall tend to be busier times for JEI, so research submitted at these times may take longer to process.
Middle and high school students are eligible to submit their authored works.
Topic Guideline: Students have the freedom to choose their research topic. However, for all research related to vertebrate animal/human subjects, students are required to adhere to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) guidelines for ethical research.
Review Timeline: Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
Fee: The subscription is free for students.
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At Aralia Education, students work with experienced instructors, including former faculty from leading U.S. boarding schools and universities, to develop original research papers ready for submission to journals such as The Concord Review, The Schola, and other selective publications.
With structured guidance from Aralia’s Economics Research Program, students can strengthen their research process and develop polished, submission-ready economics papers suitable for competitive academic journals.
From topic selection and research design to argument development and citation mastery, our programs guide students through the complete scholarly writing process.
