Scope & Mission
The journal welcomes original research across the general education disciplines and interdisciplinary scholarship that crosses traditional boundaries.
Vol. 2 · 2026
Peer-Reviewed · Open Access
Advancing Knowledge Through Quality Peer-Reviewed Research
The General Education Department Journal of Southern University Bangladesh publishes original, rigorously peer-reviewed research across the humanities and social sciences — connecting Bangladeshi scholarship with international academic standards.
◆Double-Blind Peer Review
◆Open Access Publishing
◆DOI Registration
01 · About the Journal
A home for rigorous, multidisciplinary scholarship
The General Education Department Journal publishes peer-reviewed research that bridges disciplines — from language and literature to economics, philosophy and the social sciences — upholding international standards of editorial integrity, originality and ethical publishing.
Every manuscript is evaluated through a rigorous double-blind process, ensuring that published work contributes meaningfully to knowledge within Bangladesh and beyond.
“Publishing work that matters — reviewed with rigour, shared openly.”
Open Access
All published articles are freely accessible worldwide, removing barriers to knowledge and maximising the reach and impact of research.
Double-Blind Peer Review
Each submission is reviewed anonymously by independent experts, protecting the integrity and impartiality of the evaluation process.
Publication Ethics
We adhere to international publication ethics — originality, transparency, attribution and zero tolerance for plagiarism or misconduct.
International Editorial Standards
A distinguished editorial board upholds international benchmarks, from rigorous screening to DOI registration and ethical citation.
Peer Reviewed
Independent expert evaluation
Open Access
Free, barrier-free access
DOI Registration
Persistent, citable identifiers
Ethical Publishing
COPE-aligned editorial ethics
International Board
Distinguished scholars
Plagiarism Screening
iThenticate similarity checks
02 · Journal at a Glance
A growing body of international scholarship
From our first volume, we are building a community of authors, reviewers and readers across Bangladesh and the wider world.
42
Published Articles
86
Authors & Contributors
38
International Reviewers
22
Partner Universities
9
Countries Reached
2
Volumes Published
31%
Acceptance Rate
28
Editorial Board Members
03 · Research Areas
Explore the disciplines we publish
The journal welcomes original research across the general education disciplines and interdisciplinary scholarship that crosses traditional boundaries.
Education and Pedagogy
01General education, curriculum studies, teaching and learning practices, assessment and evaluation, educational policy, inclusive and lifelong education.
Social Sciences, Humanities and Legal Studies
02Sociology, anthropology, history, literature, philosophy, cultural studies, gender studies, human rights studies, and ethics.
Constitutional law, administrative law, public and private law, environmental law, international law, comparative law, and jurisprudence.
Economics, Business and Governance
03Development economics, business studies, finance, public administration, political science, international relations, and policy analysis.
Science, Engineering and Technology
04Natural and applied sciences, engineering, technological innovation, digital transformation, and science–society interfaces.
Environmental and Sustainability Studies
05Environmental science, climate change, energy studies, technology management, sustainable development, and socio-ecological systems.
Quantitative and Analytical Disciplines
06Mathematics, statistics, data analysis, modeling, and interdisciplinary applications of quantitative methods.
04 · Latest Publications
Browse the archives
Current issue, open to all
Digital Transformation and English Language Learning: A Study of University Students in Chattogram
Farhana Rahman, Md. Arif Hossain
Dept. of English
June 2025
Applied Linguistics
Education Technology
10.61559/sub-gej.2025.01.01.001
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Feminist Readings in Bangla Modernity: Negotiating Identity and Voice
Nusrat Jahan Keya
Dept. of Bangla
May 2025
Bangla Literature
Gender Studies
10.61559/sub-gej.2025.01.01.002
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Environmental Ethics and Climate Displacement in Coastal Bangladesh
Dr. Shahidul Islam, Tahmina Akter
Dept. of Philosophy
May 2025
Environmental Studies
Ethics
10.61559/sub-gej.2025.01.01.003
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Trust, Institutions and Economic Development: Evidence from South Asia
Rafiul Karim
Dept. of Economics
April 2025
Development Economics
10.61559/sub-gej.2025.01.01.004
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05 · Author Guidelines
A transparent path from submission to publication
Every manuscript moves through a clear, consistent editorial pipeline — so you always know where your work stands.
01
Submit
Upload your manuscript via the secure author portal with all required files.
02
Editorial Screening
The editorial team checks scope, format and initial quality.
03
Double-Blind Review
Independent experts review your work anonymously.
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Revision
Authors address reviewer feedback through structured rounds.
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Acceptance
Approved manuscripts proceed to copy-editing and typesetting.
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Publication
Your article is published open access with a DOI.
06 · Editorial Board
Guided by distinguished scholars
Our board brings together experienced academics and researchers committed to maintaining the journal’s editorial integrity and international standing.
Prof. Dr. Ishrat Jahan
Chief Editor
Dean, Faculty of Business Administration
Southern University Bangladesh
Dr. Soma Dhar
Associate Editor
Lecturer, Dept. of General Education
Southern University Bangladesh
Prof. Chowdhury Mohammed Ali
Editorial Board
Dean, Faculty of Arts, Social Science & Law
Southern University Bangladesh
Dr. Ganesh Chandra Ray
Editorial Board
Professor, Dept. of Natural Science
Port City International University, Chittagong
07 · Publication Ethics
Why publish with us
We are committed to a fair, transparent and internationally credible publishing experience for every author.
Double-Blind Review
Anonymised evaluation by independent experts protects impartiality and integrity.
Experienced Editorial Board
A dedicated team of scholars guides every manuscript to publication.
DOI Registration
Every article receives a persistent DOI for reliable citation and discoverability.
Open Access
Your research is freely available to readers worldwide, maximising impact.
Ethical Publishing
We uphold international ethics, originality and zero tolerance for misconduct.
Transparent Process
A clear, accountable editorial pipeline with consistent timelines.
International Standards
Benchmarked against leading scholarly publishing norms and practice.
Global Visibility
Articles are indexed, citable and discoverable by the research community.
Author Support
Our editorial office guides you from submission through publication.
08 · Announcements
News from the editorial office
18
Jul 2025
Call for Papers
Volume 2, Issue 1 — now accepting submissions across all disciplines.
02
Jul 2025
Submission Deadline Extended
Extended to 31 August 2025 for the current volume.
25
Jun 2025
New Editorial Board Member
We welcome Prof. N. Ahmed to the Editorial Board.
10
Jun 2025
First Volume Published
Volume 1 is now live and freely accessible online.
Call for Papers
Submit your manuscript
Volume 2 · Issue 1 — open for submission
We invite original, unpublished research from scholars across the general education disciplines. Manuscripts are reviewed continuously.
Submission deadline
September 30, 2026
Desk decision
October 5, 2026
Revision due
October 30, 2026
Publication
December 31, 2026
Open access · No APC for reviewers
Your Research Matters
Contribute to academic excellence
Share your research with a global community of scholars. Submit your manuscript to the General Education Department Journal today.
Open Access · Double-Blind Peer Review · DOI Registration