Call for Submissions for the Journal of Lao Studies (Midwestern State University)
July 31
We at the Center for Laos Studies and Journal of Lao Studies, are accepting submissions of articles, book review suggestions, review articles (extended reviews of major publications, trends in the field, or of political, social, or economic events), and public policy recommendations. We had our most recent issue out in December 2025 – https://lnkd.in/gB_E2EnP
These submissions can cover studies on:
- Laos (all ethnic groups)
- Lao residing in bordering countries (Northeast Thailand, Northeast Cambodia, Vietnam, China, and Burma)
- ethnic groups bordering Laos with a representation in Laos (e.g. Akha, Mien, Khmu, Hmong, Tai Lue, etc.)
- Studies in regards to Lao diaspora outside of Asia (the Americas, Australia, France, Argentina, etc.)
- Public policy
- NGO and Lao civil society work
- Any time period
- Any discipline/field
Papers will go through a double-blind peer-review. Please see the website for previous issues.
For questions about guidelines or for further information, please email mike.rattanasengchanh@msutexas.edu.
Deadline for submission in the upcoming journal issue is July 31st, 2026. Submissions received after the due date will be considered on a case-to-case basis.
