All manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Finance undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other.
- Editorial screening — Each submission is first assessed by the editors for scope, originality, and basic scholarly standards. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be declined at this stage.
- External review — Suitable manuscripts are sent to at least two independent experts in the relevant field for detailed evaluation.
- Editorial decision — Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editors reach one of the following decisions: accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject.
- Revision — Authors who are asked to revise their manuscript should address all reviewer comments and submit a revised version together with a point-by-point response.
- Final decision and production — Once accepted, manuscripts proceed to copyediting and online publication.
IJOF is committed to conducting peer review fairly, confidentially, and as efficiently as possible.