Editorial Policies

At EconSciences Journals, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, quality, and scholarly rigor in our publications. As part of our dedication to promoting research excellence in economics, the following editorial policies govern the submission, review, and publication processes for all journals within the EconSciences Journals group.

1. Scope and Focus
Our journals focus on all areas of economics, including but not limited to microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, development economics, econometrics, and policy analysis. We invite high-quality, original research articles, review papers, and theoretical or empirical studies that contribute significantly to the advancement of knowledge in the field of economics.

2. Submission Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
  • Authors should submit their manuscripts electronically via the journal's submission platform.
  • All submitted manuscripts must be formatted according to the journal's submission guidelines, which can be found on the journal's website.

3. Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, ensuring unbiased evaluation. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the subject matter of the manuscript. Authors will receive constructive feedback, which will guide any necessary revisions. The final decision regarding acceptance or rejection is made by the editorial board.

4. Ethical Standards
We uphold the highest ethical standards in the publication process. Authors are expected to adhere to the following principles:

  • Authorship: All authors must be directly involved in the research and writing of the manuscript and must have significantly contributed to the work.
  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the research or its interpretation.
  • Plagiarism: Manuscripts are checked for plagiarism using reliable software. Any form of plagiarism will lead to immediate rejection.
  • Data Integrity: Authors must ensure that all data presented in the manuscript is accurate and verifiable.

5. Publication Ethics
We are committed to ensuring that our publications maintain the highest ethical standards. We adhere to guidelines set by leading organizations, including the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Any allegations of misconduct will be investigated thoroughly.

6. Copyright and Licensing
Upon acceptance for publication, authors will be asked to transfer the copyright of their work to the journal, unless a Creative Commons license is preferred. Authors may retain the right to use their work for academic purposes with proper attribution.

7. Editorial Independence
The editorial boards of each journal within EconSciences Journals maintain complete independence from external influence. Decisions regarding the content of the journal are based solely on the academic merit of the submitted manuscripts.

8. Revision and Resubmission
If a manuscript requires revision, the author will be given a specified time frame to address the reviewer comments. A revised manuscript should be submitted with a detailed response to the reviewers' comments, outlining the changes made.

9. Publication Frequency
The journals in EconSciences Journals are published [quarterly/biannually/annually], and we strive for timely publication while ensuring the quality and accuracy of each article.

10. Open Access
EconSciences Journals follows an open access model to ensure the widest possible dissemination of research. All accepted articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide, promoting the global exchange of knowledge.

11. Complaints and Appeals
In the event of a dispute or dissatisfaction with a publication decision, authors may submit a formal appeal to the editorial board. All appeals will be reviewed thoroughly, and a response will be provided in a timely manner.

12. Author Responsibilities

  • Authors must ensure that the work submitted is free from any errors or inaccuracies.
  • Authors must provide appropriate citations and references for any data, ideas, or previous research that have influenced their work.

By submitting to any of the journals under EconSciences Journals, authors agree to abide by these editorial policies. These policies are designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and academic rigor in the publication process. Through adherence to these guidelines, we aim to maintain the integrity of the journal and contribute to the advancement of economic knowledge.