Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Global Journal of Economics & Financial Management (GJEFM)
ISSN (Online): 2960-5736

This page addresses the most common queries regarding submission, peer review, publication fees, licensing, indexing, and editorial policies at GJEFM.

GENERAL JOURNAL INFORMATION

1. What is the scope of GJEFM?

GJEFM publishes high-quality research in:

  • Economics

  • Finance

  • Business & Financial Management

  • Financial Technology (FinTech)

  • Business Analytics

  • Corporate Governance

  • Interdisciplinary economic and financial studies

A full list of focus areas is provided on the Call for Papers page.

2. Is GJEFM a peer-reviewed journal?

Yes. GJEFM follows a double-blind peer-review process where:

  • Authors and reviewers remain anonymous

  • At least two reviewers evaluate each manuscript

  • Decisions are based solely on academic merit

3. What is the publication model of the journal?

GJEFM is an open-access journal, meaning all articles are freely accessible without subscription barriers.

4. What license does the journal use?

All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing sharing and reuse with proper citation.

SUBMISSION & REVIEW PROCESS

5. How do I submit my manuscript?

Manuscripts can be submitted via:

All submissions must follow the Author Guidelines.

6. What file formats are accepted?

We accept manuscripts in:

  • Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

  • LaTeX (with accompanying PDF)

  • PDF for initial review

Final accepted manuscripts must be provided in editable Word or LaTeX format.

7. What is the plagiarism screening process?

All manuscripts undergo:

  • Plagiarism detection using professional tools

  • An originality threshold (typically <10–15% similarity excluding references)

  • Manual verification of flagged content

High similarity may result in rejection.

8. How long does the review process take?

The typical timeline is:

  • Initial screening: 2–5 days

  • Peer review: 10–20 days

  • Revisions (if required): 7–15 days

  • Final decision: Within 30 days on average

9. Can I track the status of my submission?

Yes. Authors will receive updates via email at each stage of the editorial workflow.

PUBLICATION FEES & PAYMENT

10. Is there a publication fee?

Yes. GJEFM charges a Publication Fee (APC) only after manuscript acceptance to support:

  • DOI registration

  • Editorial management

  • Peer review administration

  • Digital archiving

  • Website operations

There are no charges for submission, peer review, or rejected manuscripts.

11. How do I pay the publication fee?

Accepted authors receive:

  • An official acceptance letter

  • Secure payment instructions

  • An invoice/receipt after payment

Multiple payment methods (international and domestic) are supported.

12. Are discounts or waivers available?

Waivers may be considered for:

  • Authors from low-income countries (as per World Bank classification)

  • Students (with valid institutional proof)

  • Special issues or invited papers

Waiver decisions are case-specific and at the discretion of the editorial office.

AUTHORSHIP & ETHICAL POLICIES

13. How is authorship determined?

Authorship must follow ICMJE contribution criteria, requiring meaningful involvement in:

  • Study design

  • Data analysis

  • Manuscript drafting or revision

  • Approval of final version

All authors must approve the submitted version.

14. Can authors add/remove authors after submission?

Yes, but only with:

  • Written consent from all authors

  • Clear justification

  • Approval from the Editor-in-Chief

Requests made after acceptance are assessed carefully to prevent misconduct.

15. What happens if ethical misconduct is detected?

GJEFM follows COPE guidelines for handling:

  • Plagiarism

  • Data fabrication or falsification

  • Duplicate publication

  • Authorship disputes

Actions may include rejection, retraction, or notifying institutional authorities.

PUBLICATION & POST-PUBLICATION

16. Will my article receive a DOI?

Yes. All accepted and published articles are assigned a CrossRef DOI for permanent citation and indexing.

17. Where will my article be indexed?

GJEFM is in the process of applying to major indexing databases.
(You can give me the list when you're ready, or I can create a professional “Indexing & Abstracting” page too.)

18. Can I share my published article?

Yes. Under the CC BY 4.0 license, authors may:

  • Share the article on personal or institutional websites

  • Upload it to repositories

  • Use it in teaching or presentations

  • Include it in theses or books

Proper citation of GJEFM is required.

REVIEWERS & EDITORIAL TEAM

19. How can I become a reviewer for GJEFM?

Qualified researchers may apply by emailing:

  • CV

  • Google Scholar/ORCID ID

  • Areas of expertise

The editorial board evaluates eligibility based on experience and publications.

20. Are reviewers acknowledged?

Yes. Reviewers may receive:

  • Annual reviewer certificates

  • Recognition on the journal’s website (optional)

  • Consideration for editorial board opportunities

Reviewer anonymity is preserved unless they choose otherwise.

MISCELLANEOUS

21. Does the journal publish special issues?

Yes. GJEFM accepts proposals for:

  • Special issues

  • Conference proceedings

  • Thematic collections

Guest editors must meet the journal’s academic and ethical standards.

22. Can I withdraw my submission?

Yes. Authors may withdraw before acceptance by emailing the editorial office.
Withdrawals after acceptance require justification and editorial approval.

23. Is the journal international?

Yes. GJEFM:

  • Publishes globally

  • Has an international editorial board

  • Encourages submissions from all countries