Call for Editorial Board Members and Global Expert Review Panel Members

Managed by Editor-in-Chief Associate Professor Chanthika PORNPITAKPAN (PhD, University of British Columbia, Canada; listed among the world top 0.77% scholars (ScholarGPS 2024) and top 2% scientists of the world by Elsevier and Stanford University every year since 2019), Global Empirical Marketing Studies (GEMS) is a new open-access journal dedicated to advance research and scholarship in the fields of marketing, international business, hospitality, and sustainability. Our objective is to foster a dialogue between academics and practitioners to enhance the understanding and practice within these dynamic sectors. As we embark on this important academic endeavor, we are inviting passionate and qualified individuals to join our growing editorial board and global expert review panel.

Aims and Scope of the Journal

GEMS seek to publish high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that contribute to the understanding of consumer behavior, marketing strategies, international business dynamics, and hospitality and tourism management practices. Manuscripts (in English only) can be theoretical, empirical, conceptual, descriptive, and case studies. They can be quantitative or qualitative. For detailed aims and scope of the journal, please refer to this: 

Aims and Scope of the Journal (https://sites.google.com/view/gems-team/call-for-papers)

Responsibilities of Editorial Board and Global Expert Review Panel

• Help review up to two submitted manuscripts per year and provide constructive feedback. 

• Help promote the journal within your professional networks.

• Voluntarily assist in organizing, editing, or curating special issues on relevant topics.

Qualifications of Editorial Board Members and Global Expert Review Panel Members

• Hold a conferred Ph.D. (by study, not by honorary recognition) or equivalent doctoral degree (e.g., DBA) from a recognized university in marketing, international business, hospitality, sustainability, or a related field. Note: Ph.D. candidates or students are not eligible but are encouraged to submit high-quality manuscripts to GEMS for publication consideration.

• For Editorial Board membership, candidates should have a Ph.D. or current affiliation with a university ranked in the top 200 by Times Higher Education, QS, or CWUR.  

• A reputable publication record in international peer-reviewed journals, with Editorial Board members typically contributing high-impact publications.

Application Procedure

Kindly submit your CV along with a brief statement of your research interests to Associate Professor Dr. Chanthika PORNPITAKPAN, GEMS Editor-in-Chief, GEMS2025@yahoo.com. Alternatively, please fill the form below. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no deadline. Kindly find below other means to contact the Editor-in-Chief. Thank you for considering this opportunity, and we look forward to receiving your kind contributions to this exciting new journal!