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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Research Articles

  • Manuscripts must present original research and should not exceed 8,000 words, excluding references.

  • Submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartiality and quality.

  • Authors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest.

  • Statistical data and methodologies must be clearly presented to enable reproducibility.

Case Studies

  • Case studies must focus on innovative practices, solutions, or challenges in finance and economics.

  • Authors must secure permissions for proprietary data or sensitive information.

  • Submissions undergo peer review to assess relevance and accuracy.

Review Articles

  • Articles should synthesize existing research and identify gaps in the literature.

  • Manuscripts should not exceed 10,000 words and must include at least 30 references.

  • Submissions are peer-reviewed to ensure depth and clarity.

Policy Insights

  • Authors must present evidence-based analyses with clear policy recommendations.

  • Submissions should be between 3,000 and 5,000 words.

  • Articles undergo editorial and peer review to ensure accuracy and practical relevance.

Opinion and Commentary

  • Submissions should be thought-provoking and limited to 1,500 words.

  • Authors must declare any conflicts of interest.

  • Content is reviewed by the editorial team for tone and relevance.

Data-Driven Studies

  • Articles must present robust statistical analyses using appropriate software (e.g., SPSS, R, or Python).

  • Authors are encouraged to provide datasets for transparency.

  • Submissions undergo both technical and content peer review.

Technological Innovations

  • Articles must focus on technologies such as blockchain, AI, and machine learning.

  • Submissions should clearly outline practical applications and potential challenges.

  • Content undergoes peer review to ensure relevance and technical accuracy.

Book Reviews

  • Reviews should summarize the book's content, critique its relevance, and discuss its contribution to the field.

  • Word limit: 1,000-1,500 words.

  • Book reviews are reviewed by the editorial team for consistency and depth.

Copyright Notice

By submitting a manuscript to Innovations in Finance and Economic Studies (published by Vexido Publications), authors agree to the following copyright and licensing terms:

  1. Copyright Ownership
    Authors retain full copyright of their submitted and published work. The journal does not require a transfer of copyright but does require a license to publish.

  2. License to Publish
    By submitting your manuscript, you grant Innovations in Finance and Economic Studies the right to publish and distribute your work under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows:

    • Unrestricted sharing, copying, and redistribution of the work in any medium or format.
    • Adaptation, remixing, transformation, and building upon the work for any purpose, even commercially, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source.

  3. Author Responsibilities

    • Authors affirm that the manuscript is their original work and does not infringe upon the copyright or intellectual property rights of any third party.
    • Authors confirm that the manuscript has not been previously published and is not under review elsewhere.
    • Authors are responsible for securing permissions for any copyrighted material included in their submission (e.g., images, figures, tables).

  4. Open Access Policy

    • All published articles will be freely available online immediately upon publication, ensuring maximum visibility and dissemination of research.
    • The journal does not charge subscription fees, and all content is accessible under the open-access model.

  5. Plagiarism Policy

    • All submissions are screened for plagiarism. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding the acceptable threshold may be rejected.
    • Authors found guilty of plagiarism or copyright infringement may face retraction of their work and notification to their affiliated institutions.

  6. Acknowledgment and Attribution
    Proper acknowledgment of authorship and contributions will be ensured in all published content. Any subsequent use of published work by others must include proper attribution as per the CC BY 4.0 license.

By submitting your manuscript, you agree to abide by the terms outlined in this Copyright Notice. For any queries regarding copyright or licensing, please contact us at editorial@vexido.com.

We are committed to maintaining the integrity of academic publishing and providing open access to high-quality research in finance and economics. Thank you for your contribution!

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