The 71st North American Meetings of RSAI will be held at The New Orleans Marriott from November 12-16 (555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130).

A special conference room rate of $219 (plus taxes) has been negotiated with the hotel. You can book your room at the conference hotel using this link.

We invite submissions from Geographers and scholars working in related fields such as Regional Science, Economics, and other social sciences. We encourage submissions from across the globe to have a special issue that represents as wide a variety of socio-economic-political contexts as possible. We also hope to receive studies demonstrating the range of geographers' methodological approaches, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. Only manuscripts with an explicit geospatial focus will be considered for this special issue.

All papers should address significant issues pertinent to the themes of this issue and fall within the scope of the Journal of Applied Geography. Criteria for acceptance include originality, contribution, and scientific merit. All manuscripts must be written in English with high scientific writing standards. Acceptance for publication will be based on referees' and editors' recommendations following a standard peer review process.

In the email accompanying your abstract, please state how your proposed submission is consistent with the Aims and Scope of Applied Geography and why it is a good fit for this special issue. Abstracts (up to 250 words) should be emailed to Neil Reid at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Journal of Regional Analysis and Policy is pleased to announce a special issue dedicated to honoring the distinguished career and contributions of Dr. Richard Cebula. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Cebula has made significant contributions to regional economics, especially in the areas of public finance, public policy, and migration.

We invite submissions of original research papers that reflect the diverse interests and influences of Dr. Cebula's work. This special issue aims to showcase innovative research in regional economics, public finance, and related fields, while celebrating Dr. Cebula's enduring legacy. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• ·         Migration
• ·         Cost-of-living differentials
• ·         Regional tax differences and their consequences
• ·         Regional banking issues
• ·         Higher Education
• ·         Quality of life issues
• ·         Tax evasion
• ·         Economic freedom
• ·         Right-to-Work
• ·         Housing prices
• ·         Regional entrepreneurship differences
• ·         Vote turnout
• ·         Labor force participation

In order to be considered for the special issue, manuscripts must be presented at the 54th Annual MCRSA Conference held at Cleveland State University in Cleveland Ohio from June 5-7.  More information on the conference and how to submit a proposal can be found at this link.  Those submitting an abstract should contact JRAP Editor Josh Hall at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so he can ensure the proper organization of the sessions.  Any questions should also be sent to that email address. 

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