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Aims and Scope

Discover Economics and Finance: An International Journal (DEFIJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, and reffered journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research across all areas of economics, finance, and business studies. The journal welcomes original research papers, reviews, case studies, and analytical reports that advance theoretical understanding, policy design, and practical applications in the field of economics and finance.

The journal’s coverage includes (but is not limited to):

  • Financial Analytics, Modelling, and Risk Assessment
  • Monetary Economics, Fiscal Policy, and Macroeconomic Stability
  • Sustainable Finance, ESG Investments, and Green Economy
  • Fintech, Digital Currencies, and Blockchain Applications
  • International Trade, Development Economics, and Global Markets
  • Behavioral and Experimental Economics
  • Banking, Insurance, and Financial Institutions
  • Corporate Finance and Investment Strategies
  • Public Finance, Taxation, and Governance
  • Economic Growth, Poverty Reduction, and Policy Reforms

Our vision is to provide a global forum for economists, financial analysts, researchers, and policymakers to exchange innovative insights, stimulate scholarly dialogue, and support informed economic decision-making.

Publication Frequency

The journal publishes two issues per year (Quarterly): January–June and July–December.

Open Access Policy

All articles published in Discover Economics and Finance: An International Journal are freely accessible online under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).
This ensures unrestricted access, sharing, and reuse of published content with proper citation to the original work.

This policy:

  • Promotes wider visibility and citation of published research.
  • Enables readers and policymakers worldwide to access economic insights without subscription barriers.
  • Encourages the dissemination of research findings that inform policy and practice.

DOI Assignment

Each published paper is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to ensure permanent accessibility, verifiable citation, and global discoverability.

Peer Review and Editorial Process

The journal follows a single-blind peer review process. Every submission is evaluated by subject experts for originality, academic rigor, clarity, and contribution to the field.

Average publication timeline:
From submission to final publication – approximately 35–40 days.

Author Benefits

Authors publishing in DEFIJ enjoy the following benefits:

Global visibility through open-access distribution.

DOI assignment for each published article.

Publication Certificate upon successful publication.

Inclusion in indexing and archiving databases for long-term impact.

Indexing and Archiving

The journal is working toward inclusion in major databases such as:
Google Scholar, DOAJ, BASE, Dimensions, Scopus, Semantic Scholar, CNKI Scholar, WorldCat, Portico, and The Keepers.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain full copyright of their work.
All content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing sharing and adaptation with proper citation.

Editorial Policies

1. Peer Review Policy

The journal adopts a double-blind peer review system—both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Manuscripts are reviewed for:

Originality and contribution to economic or financial knowledge.

Methodological soundness and empirical rigor.

Policy relevance and scholarly clarity.
Each manuscript is evaluated by two to three reviewers, and final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the editorial board.

2. Authorship and Contribution

Only individuals who have made a significant intellectual contribution to the work should be listed as authors. Contributors not meeting authorship criteria should be acknowledged appropriately.

3. Plagiarism and Research Integrity

All submissions undergo plagiarism screening.
The journal follows a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data manipulation, adhering to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

4. Conflict of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their judgment.

5. Data Availability

Authors are encouraged to make underlying data available to ensure transparency and reproducibility in research.

6. Article Withdrawal and Retraction Policy

Withdrawal: Permitted before acceptance.

Retraction: Applied to published papers in cases of ethical misconduct, plagiarism, or falsified data, following COPE standards.

7. Ethical Guidelines

All research must follow internationally accepted academic and professional ethics. Studies involving human subjects, surveys, or financial experiments must include statements on informed consent and data confidentiality.

8. Editorial Independence

All editorial decisions are made based on scholarly merit, free from external or political influence.

9. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

DEFIJ values diverse authorship, geographic representation, and equitable participation in the review process.

Author Instructions

1. Manuscript Types

Original Research Articles: Empirical or theoretical studies in economics and finance.

Review Articles: Analytical overviews of current economic issues and trends.

Case Studies: Real-world examples of financial or economic policy outcomes.

Short Communications: Brief reports of emerging research or preliminary findings.

2. Manuscript Preparation

Use Times New Roman, 12 pt font, double-spaced.

Length: up to 7,000 words (research articles) and 10,000 words (reviews).

Include:

  1. Title Page (authors, affiliations, corresponding author)
  2. Abstract (150–250 words)
  3. Keywords (3–6)
  4. Introduction
  5. Methodology
  6. Results and Discussion
  7. Conclusion
  8. References (APA/Harvard style)

3. Submission Process

Authors can submit via the online submission system or by email at editorial@discovereconomicsjournal.org.
Submissions undergo an initial screening for scope, formatting, and plagiarism before peer review.

4. Open Access

All articles are freely available online immediately after publication under the CC BY 4.0 License.

5. Article Processing Charges (APC)**

Details on APCs (if applicable) will be shared upon acceptance. The fee covers editorial handling, DOI assignment, and digital preservation.