IJSE - Frequently asked questions

What are the aims and objectives of IJSE?

• To critically and analytically assess a wide range of issues relating to public policy in small states.
• To publish articles and review books that are relevant to both scholars and practitioners involved in policy making and doing policy analysis relevant to small states.
• To disseminate findings, opinions, and recommendations to the relevant audience.

What are the areas on which articles are published in IJSE?

IJSE is multidisciplinary in scope. All research articles, survey papers or review articles and research notes concerned with global, regional, and domestic policy issues concerning small economies will be considered. They may be case studies, comparative analyses, or theory construction, etc. This may include, among others, areas such as economy, education, health, law, and technology.

How do you ensure that the articles published in IJSE are of academically high quality?

Acceptance of a piece of work for publication in IJSE largely depends on the article's intellectual quality, originality, and focus on public policy, policy institutions, processes, or policy impacts.  Manuscripts are peer-reviewed by authoritative academics or practitioners in the concerned fields. Peers are identified depending on the area discussed in the article. Each submission will be reviewed by at least two reviewers before reaching a decision. Authors are encouraged to suggest potential referees.

Manuscripts are first reviewed by the Editorial Board before they are accepted. Only accepted articles are reviewed by peers.

Who are on IJSE's Editorial Board?

Appointment to the Editorial Board is based on the candidate's academic or practical experience. Click here to see the current Editorial Board.

How should papers be submitted?

Manuscripts should be submitted in the prescribed template and style sheet available here to download (Word - 353 KB). Final manuscripts, together with the Publication and Assignment of Copyright Agreement appended to the authoring template, should be emailed to ijse@maldivesresearch.org.

Is it a print journal?

IJSE is published both in print and online.

How can the journal be accessed?

The premier issue of the journal is to be published in November/December 2008. The online version of this issue will be made available online freely.

Who are responsible for the publication of the journal?

MaldivesResearch is the publisher of IJSE. 

How is it financed?

MaldivesResearch is also responsible for the financial management of the journal.