Editorial Policy

The Journal of Global Economics and Finance Studies follows a transparent, fair, and academically rigorous editorial policy to ensure the publication of high-quality research in economics, finance, and related disciplines.

The journal is committed to maintaining editorial independence, academic integrity, and unbiased decision-making throughout the publication process. All editorial actions are guided solely by scientific merit, originality, methodological soundness, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Editorial Independence

The editorial board operates independently and is not influenced by institutional affiliations, funding agencies, or commercial interests. Decisions are based strictly on peer-review outcomes and scholarly evaluation.

Initial Screening

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine:

  • Relevance to the journal scope

  • Originality and contribution to knowledge

  • Methodological clarity and research quality

  • Compliance with submission guidelines

Manuscripts that do not meet minimum standards may be returned without external review.

Evaluation Criteria

Manuscripts selected for review are assessed based on:

  • Originality and innovation in economic or financial research

  • Analytical rigor and methodological strength

  • Accuracy of data interpretation and modeling

  • Relevance to global economic and financial issues

  • Clarity of presentation and structure

  • Ethical compliance and proper citation practices

Editorial Decision Process

Based on peer-review feedback, the editorial board may decide:

  • Accept the manuscript

  • Accept with minor revisions

  • Request major revisions and resubmission

  • Reject the manuscript

Final decisions are made based on reviewer recommendations and overall scientific merit.

Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents. Editors and reviewers must not disclose, share, or use unpublished material for personal advantage.

Conflict of Interest

Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where impartiality may be affected.

Ethical Oversight

The journal follows internationally recognized publication ethics standards and actively addresses issues such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, and other forms of research misconduct.

Commitment to Quality

The Journal of Global Economics and Finance Studies is committed to maintaining high editorial standards and ensuring the integrity, reliability, and academic value of all published research.