About the Journal

                              CIMEGS-SEJ (Canadian Socio-Economic Journal)

• Abbreviated Key Title: CIMEGS-SEJ
• Acceptance level rate: 48%
• First decision rate: 5 working days
• Peer-review proccess: 20 days  accorded  to the Reviewer-s +10 days revisons + 7 days online Open Access O.A. full article
• APC ( Article publication charge fees): No charge fees (authors do not asked to pay publication fees)
• Publication Frequency: Bi-annual
• Journal Type: Open Access
• Review Type: Double-blind peer review
• ISSN (E): 2819-6252
• Manuscript Submission: Register with the journal website to start the submission process.

• A printed version of the journal is available upon request.

• Contact: sej.journal@cimeg.ca

Journal Overview

CIMEGS-SEJ (Socio-Economic Journal) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal published by the "Canadian Institute for Middle East and Gulf Studies (CIMEGS), Canada". It is, interdisciplinary and multi-methodological journal, an open-access, double-blind, and biannual scholarly journal. That publishes theoretical, empirical and critical articles addressing one or more dimensions of all aspects of Socio economic governance areas around the world. The journal serves as an academic platform for publishing original theoretical, empirical, and applied research that contributes to the advancement of business economics and Finance leadership knowledge across diverse organizational and institutional contexts and adheres to internationally recognized standards of academic publishing. The journal upholds transparency, integrity, and rigor throughout its editorial and peer review processes. Submitted manuscripts are assessed based on originality, methodological rigor, theoretical and practical contribution, and relevance to contemporary sustainability leadership and economic management challenges in the world.

The journal welcomes contributions addressing a wide range of topics, including but not limited to Business Economics strategies:      

• Artificial Intelligence and Society Digitalization

• Economic development and transformation 

• Climate change and environmental governance

• Digital transformation, smart technologies, and innovation

• Fintech and AI generated

• Migration, Cultural identity,  and geopolitical shifts

• Public policy and Oil, Natural resource abundance

• Leadership and governance
• Data engireeing Sciences &  MKG
• Innovation and  business ethics
• Sustainability and Environnment

• Urban planning, architecture, and sustainable cities

• CIMEGS-SEJ  Journal is committed to ethical publishing practices and follows the principles and guidelines recommended by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal ensures long-term digital preservation and accessibility of all published content to support scholarly communication and global knowledge exchange.

Scope of Journal

CIMEGS-SEJ is published by Canadian Institute for Middle East and Gulf Studies (CIMEGS), Canada, follows the whole publication process in accordance with the Canadian Research Journals guidelines, and international guidelines and standards for research journals. The  Journal used Open Journal System (OJS) for all types of communications and publication processes to ensure transparency, integrity, and efficiency. Journal aims to be indexed with reputed international indexing agencies, such as DOAJ, EBSCO, J-Gate, ProQuest, DRJI, Scopus and WoS databases.

The journal has its Editorial and Advisory Board. The Editorial Board is comprised of the Chief Editor, Editor, and Managing Editor. The Advisory Board comprises reputed national and international subject specialists. The journal covers a broad and multidisciplinary range of topics. The journal welcomes high-quality theoretical, empirical, and applied research that examines Sustainability issues according the Sustainability Development Goals Integration ( 17 SDG-s) and Word economic contexts.

CIMEGS-SEJ encourages submissions from academicians, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers that offer original insights, methodological rigor, and practical relevance.

Types of Manuscript Accepted

• Original Research Articles: Empirical studies contributing original findings.
• Review Articles: Systematic Review and Bibliometric analysis papers.
• Conceptual/Theoretical Papers: Development of models, frameworks, or theories.
• Case Studies: Analytical studies of organizations or managerial practices.
• Policy & Practice Papers: Evidence-based analyses informing Economic Business and Resource governance.
• Short Research Communications: Brief reports of novel or preliminary findings.
• Methodological Papers: Studies on research methods and analytical techniques.
• Letter to the Editor / Editorials: Short, focused commentaries or viewpoints on previously published articles, current trends, emerging issues.

Open Access Statement

The journal adheres to open-access principles as defined by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)  and Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)

All published content is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

A printed version of the journal is available upon request.

Contact: sej.journal@cimeg.ca

Why Choose CIMEGS-SEJ Journal?

• Open-Access: All articles are freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, ensuring wide dissemination and reuse.
• Ethical Publishing: The journal strictly follows COPE, DOAJ recommendations, and Canadian Research Journals  guidelines, upholding transparency, integrity, and best practices.
• Rigorous Peer Review: A double-blind review process ensures impartial evaluation by national and international experts.
• Global Visibility and Preservation: Indexed in Google Scholar and assigned CrossRef DOIs, Canadian Center of Science and Education (CCSE), with content preserved through LOCKSS and CLOCKSS for long-term accessibility.

Information for Authors

The journal invites submissions of original contributions for research articles, review articles, conceptual/theoretical papers, case studies, policy papers, letters to the editor, and editorials. Please go through the author guidelines for the requirements.

Manuscript Submission: Register with the journal website to start the submission process. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. For queries, contact : sej.journal@cimeg.ca

Policies Overview

• Editorial Policy
  Defines the journal’s scope, editorial independence, and decision-making principles.

• Editorial Structure & Workflow
  Describes the editorial roles and manuscript handling process.

• Publication Ethical Policy
  Sets ethical standards for authors, reviewers, and editors.

• Ethics & Malpractice Policy
  Addresses prevention and management of research and publication misconduct.

• Conflict of Interests
  Requires disclosure of interests that may influence editorial decisions.

Read the comprehensive Journal policies for detailed information.

The journal policies are established to ensure the highest standards of integrity, scholarly rigor, and ethical conduct in publishing research work related to strategic leadership and business management domains. These policies are developed in alignment with the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).

Journal policies are guidelines and regulations established by academic and professional journals to ensure the integrity, quality, and ethical standards of the publications they produce. These policies typically cover a range of topics, including submission guidelines, peer review processes, authorship criteria, plagiarism checks, and conflict of interest disclosures. They are designed to maintain transparency and fairness in the publication process, ensuring that all submitted work is evaluated based on merit and adheres to ethical research practices. Additionally, journal policies may include open access options, data sharing requirements, and guidelines for addressing errors or retractions. By adhering to these policies, journals aim to uphold the credibility of the scientific and academic community, fostering trust among authors, reviewers, and readers alike.

Editorial Team

Our editorial team comprises seasoned professionals and subject-matter experts from diverse disciplines, ensuring a multidisciplinary perspective in manuscript evaluation while upholding rigorous standards of peer review and publication ethics. For details of the Journal Editorial Team

Publisher Information

Publisher: CIMEG Institute (Canadian Institute for Middle East and Gulf Studies)
Website: https://journal.cimeg.ca/index.php/cimegs/about

Email: sej.journal@cimeg.ca  ; cimeg@cimeg.ca
Address: 2318 Council Ring Rd, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C1, Canada