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International Journal of Finance and Related Studies

IJFARS

Information for Authors

Publish Your Research with Impact

Join a community of scholars advancing the fields of Finance and Management at Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba.

Call for High-Quality Original Research

The International Journal of Finance and Related Studies of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba warmly invites authors to submit high-quality original research papers for publication. We are committed to fostering academic excellence and disseminating impactful research globally.

category Areas of Interest

Financial Economics Financial Accounting Corporate and Financial Management Banking Capital Markets Development and Sustainable Finance Islamic and Non-Interest Finance FinTech Entrepreneurship Public Finance

calendar_month Important Dates for Upcoming Issue

Submission Deadline

15th February, 2026

Notification of Decision

28th February, 2026

Publication Date

March 2026

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All submitted manuscripts will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the highest standards of quality and integrity.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

payments Nigerian Authors

Review Fee (Non-refundable) ₦10,000

Publication Fee ₦25,000

public International Authors

Review Fee (Non-refundable) US$10

Publication Fee US$40

warning Note: Payment of the review fee does not guarantee acceptance of the manuscript.

Submission Information

All manuscripts must be submitted online via our official journal portal. We have streamlined the process to make it easier for authors to track their submission status.

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Important: Submissions sent via email will not be accepted. Please use the online system only.

Submit at ijfarsjournal.org open_in_new

Enquiries

For any queries regarding the submission process, manuscript status, or general questions about the journal, please contact the Editorial Board.

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Editorial Board Contact

enquiries@ijfarsjournal.org

Submission Guidelines and Manuscript Length

Please ensure your manuscript adheres to the following guidelines before submission. Failure to comply may result in the manuscript being returned without review.

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Originality
Manuscripts must be original work that has not been published previously and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
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English Language
All submissions must be in English. Authors should ensure their manuscript is written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English.
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Electronic Submission
Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through our online submission system in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

format_align_left Manuscript Length

Research Articles Standard

Original empirical or theoretical research.

description Max 7,000 words (+10% allowance)

Review Articles In-depth

Comprehensive surveys of literature.

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info Word counts exclude references, tables, and figure legends.

policy Journal Policies & Ethics

PEER REVIEW POLICY

We employ a rigorous double-blind peer-review process where both reviewer and author identities are concealed. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent experts based on criteria including originality, methodology, clarity, relevance, and contribution to the field.

OPEN ACCESS POLICY

This journal provides immediate, unrestricted access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

ETHICS AND PUBLICATION MALPRACTICE STATEMENT

We strictly adhere to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. We enforce high integrity standards regarding originality, data accuracy, authorship, conflict of interest, and ethical treatment of human/animal subjects. Any form of misconduct will result in serious consequences, including retraction.

PLAGIARISM POLICY

All submissions are tested using plagiarism detection software.
• Up to 20%: Acceptable similarity.
• 21-30%: Returned for revision.
• >31%: Rejection.
The use of AI tools to generate content without disclosure is strictly prohibited.

COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING

Authors retain copyright of their work. Articles are distributed under a Creative Commons license, allowing sharing with appropriate acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.

ARCHIVING AND INDEXING

We are committed to long-term digital preservation of scholarship. The journal is listed in Google Scholar, DOAJ, CrossRef, EBSCO, ProQuest, Scopus, and Web of Science.