Editorial Process (Peer Review)

The International Journal of Financial Systems (IJFS) applies a rigorous editorial and peer-review workflow to ensure scholarly excellence, ethical integrity, and thematic relevance. This process involves multiple editorial roles, including the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editors, Section Editors, and peer reviewers.

Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts via the IJFS online submission platform. This marks the formal entry point into the editorial workflow of the journal.

Editorial Oversight by the Editor-in-Chief (EIC)

The Editor-in-Chief retains full editorial authority and overall responsibility for the academic integrity and direction of this journal. While day-to-day editorial operations, such as initial manuscript screening and coordination of peer review, are delegated to the Managing Editors and Section Editors, the EIC remains the final arbiter in cases involving ethical concerns, conflicting reviewer recommendations, or disputes requiring higher editorial judgment.

Initial Evaluation by Managing Editors (on behalf of the EIC)

The Managing Editor or Co-Managing Editors, acting on behalf of the EIC, conducts an initial assessment of each submission. This stage focuses on determining whether the manuscript fits the journal’s aims and scope. Manuscripts falling outside the thematic focus of the IJFS may be declined at this point without further review.

Assignment to Section Editor (Editorial Team)

If thematically appropriate, the manuscript is assigned to a Section Editor (member of the Editorial Team) based on the subject expertise. The Section Editor assumes responsibility for managing the peer-review process.

Guidelines and Similarity Check

The Section Editor evaluates the manuscript’s compliance with the journal’s author guidelines—including formatting, citation style, and structure—and conducts a similarity check using plagiarism detection software to ensure academic originality of the manuscript.

Reviewer Selection

Two qualified reviewers with relevant subject matter expertise are selected by the Section Editor. IJFS employs a strict double-blind peer review process in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the evaluation.

Review Invitation and Confirmation

Reviewers are invited to evaluate the manuscript and are expected to confirm their availability and disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Alternate reviewers may be appointed if necessary.

Peer Review Process

Reviewers assess manuscripts based on their scholarly contributions, methodological rigor, originality, and clarity. They submit structured review reports along with a recommendation: accept, minor revision, major revision or reject.

Editorial Recommendation

The Section Editor synthesizes the reviewer feedback and makes an editorial recommendation. In cases where reviewer opinions diverge significantly, a third reviewer will be consulted or the issue will be escalated.

Consultation with the Editor-in-Chief (if necessary)

In exceptional cases involving ethical dilemmas, conflicting evaluations, or complex editorial judgments, the Editor-in-Chief is consulted to make the final decision.

Decision Notification

The editorial decision is communicated to the author, along with anonymized reviewer comments. If revisions are required, clear instructions will be provided to guide resubmission.

Revision and Resubmission

Authors are expected to revise the manuscript based on the reviewer and editor feedback and submit a detailed response letter. Revised manuscripts may undergo a second round of review or direct re-evaluation by the Section Editor.

Final Acceptance and Copyediting

Once accepted, the manuscript proceeds to the copy-editing stage. The editorial team ensures clarity, coherence, and consistency with the IJFS formatting and style conventions.

Proofreading

The final manuscript was reviewed by the Language Center of Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UPT Bahasa UNJ) to ensure accuracy in grammar, syntax, and formatting prior to publication.

Publication Schedule

The IJFS publishes two issues annually—in July and December—featuring peer-reviewed research that meets the journal’s academic, ethical, and editorial standards.

The IJFS is committed to a transparent and rigorous editorial process that ensures the publication of high-quality research. By clearly defining editorial responsibilities and maintaining strict review protocols, the IJFS upholds its mission to foster critical knowledge and global dialogue in the study of financial systems.