Did you put a lot of effort into your thesis, did you reach interesting conclusions, or did you explore a novel concept in your subject area? Share your knowledge with the rest of the world by publishing a popular scientific article in Rostra Economica as a guest editor!
Feel reassured knowing that you will receive advice and guidance on how to craft your article effectively. It’s entirely up to you to write, but we are here to help you present your message in the best possible light.
The Research column at Rostra Economica offers a platform for disseminating knowledge through a journalistic lens, with a primary focus on economics, business, and finance. This column encourages original articles derived from research, theses or dissertations, crafted in a narrative and accessible style intended for a broad audience. It emphasises creativity and engagement, allowing contributors to utilise various forms of expression, such as creative writing, visuals, and diagrams, to convey economic principles and research findings. The column serves to bridge academic research and daily economic understanding without adhering to strict academic journal standards.
How can you contribute?
Apply: Send an email with your topic and abstract to rostra@sefa.nl during the months of July and August, and include “Rostra Thesis Series” in the subject line
Write: Get instructions on how to structure your article. Based on your thesis, write an article of ~1000 words highlighting the essence and peculiarities of your research
Review: Send your article in and get it reviewed by a copy-editor
Publish: Your article appears on rostraeconomica.nl – time to be proud of your accomplishments!
What are we looking for?
Interesting topics in all subject areas of UvA Economics and Business
An exciting, yet simple popular scientific article appealing to a wider audience
Thesis research that is of high quality (there is no minimum grade requirement, but we expect guest editors to have a rigorous thesis as the foundation of their article)
Things to keep in mind
You always retain copyright to your original thesis and to the popular scientific article you publish at rostraeconomica.nl
Just as UvA Economics and Business are only responsible for the supervision of your thesis, Rostra Economica is only responsible for the publishing process
You, as the author, remain responsible for the content of your work
Have questions?
Contact the Head of Economics & Finance at timofeyzhalnin@sefa.nl or the Head of Research at santiagomengual@sefa.nl
About Rostra Economica
Rostra Economica is a magazine founded in 1953 and based in the Netherlands. Since the 2010s, our online presence has been dominating over the traditional print. Nowadays, we regularly publish articles online, as well as in 3 printed editions a year. Our primary focus is economics, but we also explore a wide range of topics such as politics, technology, business management, and the environment. We are part of the Study Association Sefa, based at UvA Economics and Business. Through our articles, we hope to engage our readers in interesting conversations and help them develop a better understanding of the world around them. We invite you to join us as we explore the depths of economics, finance, and global issues. Learn more...
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