Peer Review Process

Journal of Applied Accounting and Sustainable Finance applies a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and relevance of submitted manuscripts. The review process is conducted as follows:

1. Initial Screening

   • All submitted manuscripts are initially screened by the editorial team to check for compliance with the journal’s focus, scope, formatting guidelines, and plagiarism standards.
   • Manuscripts that fail to meet these criteria are either returned to the authors for revision or rejected outright.

2. Assignment to Reviewers

   • Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the topic.
   • The identities of both authors and reviewers are kept anonymous to ensure an unbiased review process.

3. Review Process

   • Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, methodology, clarity, significance, and contribution to the field of accounting and management.
   • Reviewers provide detailed comments and recommendations, which may include:
     • Accept as is
     • Minor revisions required
     • Major revisions required
     • Reject

4. Author Revision

   • Authors are notified of the reviewers' feedback and are given a specific timeframe to revise and resubmit the manuscript.
   • Revised manuscripts may be sent back to the original reviewers for further evaluation if necessary.

5. Final Decision

   • The Editor-in-Chief, based on reviewers’ recommendations and revised submissions, makes the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection.
   • Authors are informed of the decision along with reviewers’ comments to help improve their work, even if the manuscript is rejected.

6. Publication

   • Accepted manuscripts are copyedited, proofread, and formatted before publication.
   • The final version is published online with open access to ensure broad dissemination.

This rigorous review process upholds the integrity, quality, and academic standards of the journal.