Editorial Policies

  1. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
  2. Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (specific to editors)
  3. Editorial Policies
  4. Peer Review Process
  5. Editorial Process
  6. Creative Commons License
  7. Publisher Policies
  8. Advertisement Policies
  9. COPE Recommendation for Plagiarism
  10. COPE Recommendation for Conflict of Interest (specific to editors)

1. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The International Journal of Banking, Economics and Finance adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics. We are committed to ensuring fair and ethical practices in all stages of the publication process, including transparency in research, proper acknowledgment of contributors, and preventing unethical practices such as plagiarism, data falsification, and improper authorship attribution.

  • Ethical Guidelines: The journal follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for addressing ethical issues in publishing.
  • Plagiarism: Articles are checked for plagiarism using industry-standard detection tools.
  • Data Falsification: Manuscripts with evidence of data manipulation or falsification will be rejected.
  • Retraction and Corrections: Retractions or corrections will be issued following COPE guidelines when misconduct or errors are identified post-publication.

2. Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (Specific to Editors)

Editors of the International Journal of Banking, Economics and Finance must disclose any financial or personal relationships that may influence their editorial decisions, including:

  • Conflict of Interest: Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where they have a direct financial, personal, or professional interest.
  • Financial Disclosures: Editors must disclose any funding, grants, or financial support that could potentially bias their editorial decisions.
  • Management of Conflicts: In cases of perceived conflicts, alternative editors will be assigned to ensure impartiality.

3. Editorial Policies

The International Journal of Banking, Economics and Finance follows these editorial policies:

  • Scope and Aims: The journal publishes high-quality research in banking, economics, and finance, including financial systems, economic theory, corporate finance, and market dynamics.
  • Originality: Only original, unpublished research will be considered for publication.
  • Manuscript Submission: Manuscripts must be submitted via the online system, following the journal's formatting and submission guidelines.
  • Peer Review: All manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer review to ensure quality and integrity.

4. Peer Review Process

The International Journal of Banking, Economics and Finance uses a double-blind peer review process where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure unbiased evaluations.

  • Initial Screening: Submissions are screened for scope and quality by the editorial team.
  • Reviewers: At least two independent expert reviewers assess each manuscript.
  • Decision: Based on reviewers’ feedback, the editorial team makes one of the following decisions:
    • Accept without revisions
    • Minor revisions
    • Major revisions
    • Reject
  • Reviewer Selection: Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in banking, economics, and finance.

5. Editorial Process

The editorial process of the International Journal of Banking, Economics and Finance is as follows:

  • Submission: Authors submit manuscripts via the online system.
  • Pre-Review Check: The editorial team checks submissions for compliance with journal guidelines.
  • Peer Review: Manuscripts are reviewed by field experts.
  • Revision: Authors revise manuscripts based on reviewer feedback.
  • Final Decision: The editorial team makes the final decision after revisions.
  • Publication: Accepted manuscripts are scheduled for publication.

6. Creative Commons License

All articles in the International Journal of Banking, Economics and Finance are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which allows others to share, adapt, and distribute the work with proper attribution to the original authors. Authors retain copyright of their work and grant the journal publishing rights.

  • Attribution: Authors must be credited in any derivative works.
  • Reusability: The work can be remixed, adapted, or used commercially with appropriate credit.

7. Publisher Policies

The International Journal of Banking, Economics and Finance adheres to the following publishing standards:

  • Open Access: All articles are freely accessible to readers.
  • Copyright and License: Authors retain copyright under the CC BY 4.0 license.
  • Archiving: Articles are archived in trusted repositories for long-term access.

8. Advertisement Policies

The International Journal of Banking, Economics and Finance maintains editorial independence from advertisers. Sponsored content, if any, will be clearly marked.

  • Advertiser Independence: Advertisers have no influence on editorial content.
  • Transparency: Advertisements are clearly distinguished from editorial content.

9. COPE Recommendation for Plagiarism

In line with COPE guidelines, the International Journal of Banking, Economics and Finance strictly enforces a plagiarism policy. Any manuscript suspected of plagiarism will be investigated.

  • Plagiarism Detection: Manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection tools like Turnitin or iThenticate.
  • Consequences: If plagiarism is found, the manuscript will be rejected, and the author(s) may be banned from submitting future works.

10. COPE Recommendation for Conflict of Interest (Specific to Editors)

Editors of the International Journal of Banking, Economics and Finance must disclose any conflicts of interest affecting their editorial decisions, in line with COPE guidelines:

  • Declaration of Interests: Editors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional interests that could affect their editorial decisions.
  • Recusal: Editors with conflicts of interest must recuse themselves from handling related manuscripts.
  • Transparency: Any conflicts of interest will be disclosed in the published article.