Aims and Scope
Aims and Scope
Discover Economics and Finance: An International Journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and promoting high-quality research in economics, finance, and global business studies. The journal provides a global platform for researchers, academicians, policymakers, and industry professionals to publish innovative ideas, original research findings, and critical reviews that contribute to the understanding and advancement of economic and financial systems worldwide.
Our mission is to encourage interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research that supports informed decision-making, fosters sustainable financial development, and addresses emerging global economic challenges.
Scope of the Journal
The journal welcomes contributions in (but not limited to) the following areas of economics and finance:
Macroeconomics and Microeconomics: Economic growth, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, labor markets, and income distribution.
Financial Economics and Markets: Asset pricing, investment analysis, risk management, market dynamics, and financial institutions.
Development and International Economics: Economic development strategies, poverty reduction, globalization, trade policy, and international finance.
Corporate Finance and Banking: Capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, banking systems, and credit markets.
Sustainable and Green Finance: Environmental economics, ESG investments, carbon markets, and sustainable economic models.
Digital and Monetary Innovations: Fintech, blockchain, digital currencies, and financial technology integration.
Public Economics and Policy Studies: Taxation, public expenditure, welfare economics, and policy evaluation.
Behavioral and Experimental Economics: Economic psychology, consumer behavior, decision-making, and experimental design.
Data Analytics and Quantitative Economics: Econometrics, big data applications, financial modeling, and forecasting techniques.
Interdisciplinary Areas: Economic history, business strategy, management studies, and the intersection of economics with law, technology, and society.
Objectives
Promote the dissemination of innovative research in economics and finance.
Encourage collaboration between academics, industry professionals, and policymakers.
Provide a credible academic platform for early-career researchers and established scholars alike.
Support sustainable and inclusive economic growth through informed policy research.
Bridge the gap between theory, empirical research, and real-world economic challenges.
Journal Policies
1. Open Access Policy
The journal follows a full open-access model, ensuring that all published content is freely available without any subscription or paywall barriers. Authors retain copyright, and articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license.
2. Peer Review Policy
All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to maintain fairness, transparency, and academic integrity.
3. Ethical Policy
The journal adheres strictly to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors must ensure originality, appropriate citation of sources, and ethical conduct in research. Any form of data manipulation, plagiarism, or unethical behavior will result in immediate rejection or retraction.
4. Plagiarism Policy
Submissions are screened using advanced plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts exceeding the acceptable similarity index will be rejected or returned for revision.
5. Authorship Policy
Authorship is limited to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All authors must approve the final manuscript before submission.
6. Conflict of Interest Policy
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that may influence or bias their professional judgment in the publication process.
7. Retraction and Correction Policy
The editorial board reserves the right to issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions in cases of major errors, ethical violations, or policy breaches, in accordance with international publishing standards.