About iRASD JOF

iRASD Journal of Finance (iRASD-JOF) is an international, double-blind, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the International Research Alliance for Sustainable Development (iRASD). The journal publishes original scholarly research addressing a wide range of issues in finance. iRASD-JOF provides a platform for theoretical, empirical, interdisciplinary, and policy-oriented contributions that advance knowledge and professional practice in finance, financial economics, banking, investment, and corporate financial management.

The journal welcomes research that explores contemporary issues in corporate finance, financial markets, banking, investment analysis, financial risk management, sustainable finance, behavioral finance, financial technology (FinTech), corporate governance, financial reporting, international finance, Islamic finance, and related policy dimensions. It seeks to publish work that demonstrates originality, scholarly contribution, methodological rigor, interdisciplinary relevance, and practical significance for researchers, practitioners, financial institutions, regulators, and policymakers.

Average Time to First Decision

The journal aims to complete the initial editorial assessment of submitted manuscripts in a timely manner. Under normal circumstances, the expected time to make the first decision is approximately 1 week from the date of submission. This timeframe may vary depending on the nature of the submission, editorial screening requirements, and reviewer availability.

Review Time

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial screening are processed through the external double-blind peer-review process as efficiently as possible. Under normal circumstances, the expected time to complete the external peer-review process is approximately 3 to 4 weeks. The overall review period may vary depending on reviewer availability, the complexity of the manuscript, and the extent of revisions required.

Publication Time

After acceptance of the revised manuscript and completion of all editorial and production requirements, the publisher normally requires approximately 1 week for final online publication. The publication timeline may vary depending on the completion of production formalities and issue scheduling.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published Annually, with one issue published each year.

Information about the Journal

Journal Title

iRASD Journal of Finance (iRASD-JOF)

Abbreviation

iRASD J. Fin.

E-ISSN

2791-0660

P-ISSN

2791-0652

Frequency

Annual

Medium

Print and Online

Language

English

Article Processing Charge (APC)

Article Processing Charge (APC): The APC for international authors is USD 300 for each accepted article, while for authors from Pakistan, the APC is PKR 40,000. For authors from low-income countries, as classified by the World Bank, partial waivers or fee adjustments may be considered, and the applicable APC may be reduced to USD 150. Detailed information is available on the journal website.

Submission Fee

Not Applicable

Peer Review Process

Double-blind

Access Model

Gold Open Access (Access to the articles is free and unlimited)

Digital Archiving

PKP Preservation Network and Portico

Journal Status

Active since 2022

Journal Website

https://journals.internationalrasd.org/index.php/jof/index

Editor’s Email Address

editor.jof@internationalrasd.org

Publisher

International Research Alliance for Sustainable Development (iRASD)