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Submission Guidelines

Welcome to the submission portal for the International Journal of Finance and Related Studies. We are dedicated to publishing high-quality research that advances the fields of global finance and strategic management.

Double-Blind Review Semi-Annual Issue

Scope & Focus

The Journal welcomes theoretical and empirical manuscripts in all areas of finance and management. We are particularly interested in interdisciplinary studies that address complex global challenges.

Finance Tracks

  • check_circle Corporate Finance & Governance
  • check_circle Financial Markets & Institutions
  • check_circle Behavioral Finance

Management Tracks

  • check_circle Strategic Management
  • check_circle Organizational Behavior
  • check_circle Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Manuscript Preparation

Submission Guidelines & Manuscript Length

Manuscripts must be written in English and submitted electronically via our online system. Submissions must be original works not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. Authors should strictly adhere to the following word count limits:

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Max 7,000 words (+10% allowance)
rate_review Review Articles
Max 8,000 words (+10% allowance)

Formatting Requirements

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Font Style Times New Roman, 12pt
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Line Spacing 1.5 spacing throughout
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Margins 1 inch (2.54 cm) all sides
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Page Numbers Bottom center position
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Tables & Figures Numbered sequentially with captions
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Referencing Style APA (7th Edition) with in-text citations

Manuscript Structure

Authors are required to organize their manuscript in the following specific order. Please ensure all 11 sections are included if applicable:

  1. 01. Title Page (Title, Authors, Affiliation)
  2. 02. Abstract (Structured, max 250 words)
  3. 03. Keywords (5-7 words)
  4. 04. Introduction
  5. 05. Literature Review
  6. 06. Methodology
  7. 07. Results
  8. 08. Discussion
  9. 09. Conclusion
  10. 10. References (APA 7th Edition)
  11. 11. Appendices (if applicable)

Download Templates

Use our official templates to format your work.

Ethical Policy

Plagiarism & Originality

Manuscripts must be original and not currently under consideration by another journal. The Journal of Finance and Management uses Turnitin software to screen for plagiarism. A similarity index of more than 15% may lead to immediate rejection.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must declare any financial or personal relationships that could be viewed as influencing the reported work. A conflict of interest statement must be included at the end of the manuscript.

Peer Review Process

1. Initial Screening

Editor checks for scope and basic formatting compliance. (1 week)

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2. Double-Blind Review

Two anonymous experts review the manuscript. (4-8 weeks)

3. Revision & Decision

Authors revise based on feedback. Editor makes final decision.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a submission fee? expand_more
Yes, there is a nominal processing fee of $50 upon acceptance. There are no submission charges for initial review.
Can I submit a paper that is also on a preprint server? expand_more
Yes, we accept manuscripts previously posted on non-commercial preprint servers like SSRN or ArXiv. Please disclose this in your cover letter.
What is the average time to first decision? expand_more
Our average time to first decision is approximately 45 days.

Ready to submit your manuscript?

Use our secure online portal to upload your work. Please ensure you have all required documents, including your cover letter and conflict of interest statement.