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 Initial Editorial Decision
The journal normally completes the initial editorial assessment within approximately 1 week of submission. At this stage, a manuscript may be sent for external peer review, returned for preliminary corrections, or declined if it does not meet the journal’s scope or minimum requirements.
Review Time
Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial assessment undergo double-anonymous peer review by at least two independent reviewers. Reviewers are requested to submit their reports within three weeks, while the external review process normally takes approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
The review period may vary depending on reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, and the need for additional review. Time taken by authors to revise their manuscripts is not included in this estimate.
Publication Time
After final acceptance and completion of copyediting, typesetting, author proof approval, and other production requirements, articles are normally published online within approximately 1 week.
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
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Journal Title |
iRASD Journal of Finance (iRASD-JOF) |
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Abbreviation |
iRASD J. Fin. |
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E-ISSN |
2791-0660 |
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P-ISSN |
2791-0652 |
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Frequency |
Annual |
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Medium |
Print and Online |
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Language |
English |
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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. |
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Submission Fee |
Not Applicable |
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Peer Review Process |
Double-blind |
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Access Model |
Gold Open Access (Access to the articles is free and unlimited) |
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Digital Archiving |
Portico |
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Journal Status |
Active since 2022 |
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Journal Website |
https://journals.internationalrasd.org/index.php/jof/index |
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Editor’s Email Address |
editor.jof@internationalrasd.org |
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Publisher |
International Research Alliance for Sustainable Development (iRASD) |
