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Discover Economics and Finance: An International Journal (ISSN e-3117-6968) relies on the expertise and dedication of its peer reviewers to maintain the quality, credibility, and academic excellence of the journal.
The peer review process is vital to ensure that only high-quality, original, and ethically sound research in economics, finance, and related disciplines is published.

We deeply value our reviewers, whose insightful evaluations shape the journal’s scholarly direction and contribute to advancing global research in economics and finance.

1. Role of Reviewers

Reviewers play an essential role in achieving the journal’s mission of fostering economic understanding, financial innovation, and data-driven policy research. Their primary responsibilities include:

  • Providing constructive, objective, and timely feedback on manuscripts.
  • Evaluating the originality, relevance, and methodological rigor of submissions.
  • Identifying strengths and weaknesses to enhance the scholarly quality of the work.
  • Detecting potential ethical issues such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate publication.
  • Advising the editorial team on the manuscript’s suitability for publication.

2. Peer Review Model

The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, ensuring fairness and impartiality:

  • Authors’ identities are not disclosed to reviewers.
  • Reviewers’ identities remain anonymous to authors.
  • This process ensures independent and unbiased evaluation based solely on the scholarly merit and contribution of the research.

3. Reviewer Guidelines

A. Scholarly Quality

Is the research question clearly defined, relevant, and significant in economics or finance?

Are the objectives and hypotheses well-formulated?

Does the study employ sound methods, models, and analytical techniques (e.g., econometric analysis, financial modeling, behavioral assessment, or policy evaluation)?

Are the results robust, reproducible, and supported by appropriate data and discussion?

B. Presentation Quality

Is the manuscript clearly written, logically structured, and professionally presented?

Are figures, tables, and references accurate, relevant, and properly formatted?

Does the abstract effectively summarize the paper’s purpose, methods, and findings?

Are the references current, appropriate, and relevant to the field of economics and finance?

C. Ethical Considerations

Has the research adhered to accepted ethical practices (e.g., data transparency, responsible reporting, disclosure of funding sources)?

Are conflicts of interest clearly stated?

Is there any evidence of plagiarism, duplicate submission, or manipulation of results?

4. Review Report Structure

Reviewers are requested to submit their evaluations through the journal’s online review system.
A complete review report should include:

  • Summary: A concise overview of the manuscript’s topic and contributions.
  • Strengths: Highlight the key merits and innovative aspects of the study.
  • Weaknesses/Concerns: Identify methodological flaws, unclear arguments, or data limitations.
  • Suggestions: Offer specific, constructive recommendations for improvement.

Final Recommendation:

  • Accept as is
  • Minor revision
  • Major revision
  • Reject

5. Recognition of Reviewers

To acknowledge their valuable contributions, Discover Economics and Finance: An International Journal recognizes reviewers through:

  • Certificate of Reviewing – Issued upon request for each completed review.
  • Annual Acknowledgment – Recognition of active reviewers on the journal’s website.
  • Editorial Board Invitations – Exceptional reviewers may be invited to serve on the Editorial Board.

6. How to Become a Reviewer

We welcome applications from qualified academicians, researchers, and professionals in economics, finance, business studies, and related fields.
Interested candidates are requested to submit the following details:

  • Full Name and Institutional Affiliation
  • Academic Position and Qualifications
  • ORCID iD, Scopus ID, or Web of Science Researcher ID
  • List of recent publications relevant to economics and finance

📧 Applications can be sent to the Editorial Office at: [editorial email ID]

7. Reviewer Ethics

Reviewers must ensure that all evaluations are fair, unbiased, and based on scholarly merit.

They must:

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts and related data.
  • Avoid sharing or distributing unpublished material.
  • Report any suspicion of misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, data falsification, or unethical research) directly to the Editor.