Open Calls
General Submissions
Applied Economics Teaching Resources (AETR) is putting out a general call for papers for innovations in teaching and Extension education. Over the past two years, higher education has a seen dramatic shifts in teaching and extension, which has resulted in significant innovations in instructional delivery, new methods, new pedagogy and innovations in how we teach and do Extension. AETR seeks manuscript submissions highlighting these innovations and new methods, content, and approaches. Manuscript submissions can include research articles, commentaries, methods and case studies. Please email abstracts of your submission idea to the editor at aetr.editor@gmail.com. The abstract should include a proposed title, up to 500 word abstract for the proposed manuscript, and list of authors. The editor will review abstracts, provide feedback and invite submissions for regular submissions, thematic sections and feature articles on this topic.
AETR is an online, open access, and peer-reviewed journal of the AAEA. The aim is to provide an inclusive outlet for research, teaching and Extension education scholarship encompassing but not limited to research articles, case studies, classroom games, commentaries, experiential learning, and pedagogy. The goal is to support and advance teaching and Extension education within the scholarly areas of agricultural and applied economics, and agribusiness economics and management. AETR seeks to publish articles that are diverse in both scope and authorship. It serves as a platform for addressing and contributing to our understanding of important societal issues, including inequality and discrimination, as well as how shifts in pedagogy (e.g., growing reliance on remote and hybrid learning modalities) may impact accessibility and inclusion.
AETR encourages submissions on a wide variety of topics, including social inequality and discrimination; remote learning; hybrid learning; curriculum development; teaching innovations; classroom games; and case studies. Guidelines for submission can be found at: https://www.aaea.org/publications/applied-economics-teaching-resources/aetr-manuscript-submission-guidelines. All submissions will go through a blind peer-review process with no charge for submission or publication at this time. You can directly submit a manuscript at: https://www.aaea.org/publications/applied-economics-teaching-resources.
Please email if you have any questions or inquiries; send to aetr.editor@gmail.com. We look forward to your submission!
Special Issue: Teach and Build Soft and Transferable Skills in Agricultural and Applied Economics
Call for Papers
Applied Economics and Teaching Resources is calling for manuscripts related to the subject area of teaching and learning soft and transferable skills in Agricultural and Applied Economics. The rapid development of AI and machine learning has introduced much uncertainty in what future jobs look like and what skills students need for a future world. This AETR Special Issue calls for research, teaching innovation and methods, case studies and teaching commentaries on student skill development theories and practices, especially on soft, psychosocial, or interpersonal skills that are generally applicable to all professions, being transferable between jobs. In particular, we are seeking submissions that exemplify innovative and effective approaches for:
- Researching, analyzing, and mapping how student skills are evolving in a work environment that is rapidly changing and increasingly digital, especially for agricultural, food, and natural resources economics and management graduates. These could be presented as Education Scholarship and Research, Case Studies, or Teaching Commentary articles.
- Developing and implementing teaching design and learning experience that makes soft and transferable skills an integral part of what students learn. A non-exhaustive list of examples includes the High-Impact Practices (HIPs) such as Collaborative Assignments and Projects, Diversity/Global Learning, ePorfolios, Internships, Service and Community-Based Learning, Undergraduate Research, and Writing-Intensive Courses. These could be presented as Educational Innovations and Methods, Case Studies, or Teaching Commentary articles.
- Documenting and analyzing a range of potential approaches in program curriculum designed to integrate student soft and transferable skill development throughout their college career. A non-exhaustive list of examples includes First-Year Seminars and Experiences, Capstone Courses and Projects, Common Intellectual Experiences, and Learning Communities that encourage integration of learning across courses. These could be presented as Educational Innovations and Methods or Teaching Commentary articles.
- Researching and examining relative feasibility, effectiveness and enduring viability of alternative approaches in building student soft and transferable skills, either as analysis of a specific approach, or as comparative studies of two or more approaches, as listed in the previous bullet points. These could be presented as Education Scholarship and Research, Educational Innovations and Methods, or Teaching Commentary articles.
- Considerations about diversity, equity and inclusion as dimensions of students’ access and participation in soft and transferable skill development practices are encouraged.
With the rise of the GenAI and its impact of future workforce, this special issue aims to collect emerging research and innovative teaching practices regarding student skill development in Agricultural and Applied Economics. We expect this special issue will be of broad interest to agricultural and applied economists, including those who are directly involved in undergraduate and graduate education, their administrators (both Department Heads and Deans), industry and private partners who intend to collaborate with academia in problem solving and talent seeking.
The special issue will be managed by both Dr. Na Zuo (nazuo@arizona.edu) and Dr. Jason Bergtold (bergtold@ksu.edu), editors of AETR.
Special Issue Timeline:
If you are interested in making a submission to the special issue, please submit a 300-word abstract to Dr. Jason Bergtold (bergtold@ksu.edu) by March 20, 2026. The abstract should describe the overall theme/topic of the manuscript, how it relates to the special issue call, and how it can be used for educational purposes. Your abstract will be reviewed once submitted and you will then be informed if you will be invited to submit a submission to the special issue.
Full papers for accepted abstracts must be submitted through AETR online by September 30, 2026. All papers will go through a double-blind peer review process and be available online via Advanced Access for readers once accepted. All submissions will need to follow the AETR submission guidelines at: https://www.aetrjournal.org/contribute/submission-guidelines. If you have questions about the special issue, please email the AETR editors.
Last updated: March 23, 2026
Call for Applications for Editor Board Members for Applied Economics Education and Extension
The Editors of Applied Economics Education and Extension (AEEE, formerly Applied Economic Teaching Resources) are seeking applications for editorial board members for AEEE. Editorial board members provide important feedback on the aims and scope of the journal, marketing efforts, journal administration, and the article submission process that help to shape and guide the journal. Editorial board members are also responsible for reviewing commentaries and applied economic insight submissions and other articles as requested, committing to reviewing at least 4 submissions per year. Editorial board members serve a term of at least 3 years, which can be renewed with agreement by the journal Editors. We are seeking up to 13 new editorial board members for AEEE.
Applied Economics Education & Extension (AEEE) (formerly named Applied Economics Teaching Resources or AETR) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed journal published by the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA). The journal will continue to offer and expand the content offered by AETR, as well as build upon the legacy of Choices. AEEE aims to support and advance education, extension, and outreach in the Agricultural & Applied Economics, and Agribusiness Economics & Management professions, including communicating key issues to stakeholders and the general public. AEEE provides an inclusive outlet for original research in education economics, scholarship of teaching, learning, and extension; authoritative articles on applied economic issues in extension, education, and industry; teaching and extension methods; case studies; and informative commentaries. AEEE seeks to publish articles that are diverse in both scope and authorship.
Applications: Applications for the editorial board positions should include a one-page cover letter expressing your interest in the position, your qualifications, and your vision and ideas to grow AEEE. In addition, please include your current CV.
Applications should be sent electronically in a single document to Jason Bergtold at bergtold@ksu.edu by Friday, May 1
Last updated: April 14, 2026
Call for Papers: Applied Economic Insights
Applied Economics Education and Extension (AEEE) is calling for manuscripts for its new Applied Economics Insights section of the journal. Applied Economic Insights articles cover national and international applied economics issues related to extension, outreach, industry, education and teaching. These are authoritative, nontechnical analyses, overviews, and reviews of emerging and highly relevant topics for stakeholders, educators, policymakers, and the general public. Applied Economic Insights article build on the legacy of Choices. We will promote Insights articles through our subscriber list (built upon the one that previously served Choices), social media and other outreach outlets.
Potential topics areas include food, agricultural production, natural resources, energy, rural community, agribusiness and industry, education, extension, and international issues. These submissions could focus on: AI and agriculture; AI and education; Automation in agriculture; Regenerative and climate-smart agriculture; Agricultural literacy; Invasive species and pest management; Natural disasters and extreme weather impacts in agriculture; Water resources management and water re-use; Agricultural workforce development; Agritourism; Urban and controlled-environment agriculture; Livestock diseases management; Rural entrepreneurship; Immigration and agriculture; Agricultural trade; amongst other significant national and international topics.
We encourage submission of themed sections or special issues (see “Themed Sections and Feature Articles”) that center around a central topic. Proposals should be submitted to the AEEE Editors at aeee.editor@outlook.com and include the proposed theme, its motivation, relevance, and significance for a broad audience, as well as the titles and authors of the planned manuscripts.
See submission guidelines for Applied Economic Insights articles on our web page, as well as guidance for writing Applied Economic Insights submissions. You can submit articles through our submission system. All submissions are double-blind peer reviewed. Please email Jason Bergtold at bergtold@ksu.edu if you have any inquiries or questions.
Last updated: April 14, 2026
