The Journal of Economics and Rural Development (JERD) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access, and free annual journal published by Ibn Khaldoun University of Tiaret, Algeria. It specializes in economics and rural development, providing an academic platform for researchers to contribute original, valuable, and objective studies.

The journal features an international editorial board that operates according to recognized academic standards, ensuring complete confidentiality throughout the review process. JERD requires that all referees be external and independent from the authors to guarantee transparency and impartiality.

Published once a year in both print and electronic versions, the journal is freely accessible for reading and downloading. It accepts manuscripts written in English, Arabic, or French.

JERD aims to enrich and advance scientific knowledge by publishing research papers that address key issues in economics and rural development through rigorous scientific approaches. It also seeks to keep pace with emerging trends in the field, foster collaboration and knowledge exchange with relevant professional and institutional bodies, and promote the dissemination of scholarly work.