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Journal of Finance and Management

Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba

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Vital Partners in
Academic Excellence

Peer reviewers are the guardians of scientific quality. Thank you for your service in maintaining the integrity of scholarship at the Journal of Finance and Management.

balance Our Peer Review Philosophy

The Journal of Finance and Management is committed to a rigorous, fair, and constructive double-blind peer review process. Reviewers play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and quality of the research we publish.

We believe that peer review should be a dialogue that improves the quality of the manuscript, regardless of the final decision. We expect reviews to be courteous, constructive, and detailed, offering authors actionable insights to refine their work.

Quick Facts

  • visibility_off Double-blind process (Author & Reviewer anonymous)
  • schedule Average review turnaround: 21 days
  • gavel Decisions based on validity, novelty, and clarity

Why Review for Us?

Join a community of scholars dedicated to advancing financial management.

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Contribution to Scholarship

Help shape the discourse in finance and management by ensuring only high-quality, rigorous research reaches the public domain.

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Professional Development

Stay updated with the latest trends and methodologies in your field before they are published. refine your own critical thinking skills.

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Recognition

Receive an official "Certificate of Reviewing" for your CV. Top reviewers may be invited to join the Editorial Board.

Review Process Workflow

1

Invitation

Receive email invitation with abstract.

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Acceptance

Agree to review within 3 days.

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Assessment

Evaluate manuscript (typically 2-3 weeks).

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Submission

Submit recommendation & comments.

Reviewer Guidelines

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Timeliness & Commitment

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Reviewers are expected to submit their reviews within the timeframe specified in the invitation (usually 3 weeks). If you cannot meet the deadline, please notify the editorial office immediately so that an extension can be arranged or an alternative reviewer can be found.
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Confidentiality

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Manuscripts under review are confidential documents. Do not discuss the unpublished work with colleagues or use the information for your own research before publication. The identity of the reviewers is also kept confidential from the authors.
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Constructive Feedback

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Provide comments that help the editor make a decision and the author improve the manuscript. Avoid personal attacks. Structure your review into: (1) Summary of the paper, (2) Major issues, and (3) Minor issues. Be specific in your critique.
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Conflict of Interest

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If you have any competing interests (financial, professional, or personal) that might interfere with the objective assessment of the manuscript, please declare them to the editor immediately.

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