Editorial Management

Editorial Board Structure

The Editorial Board of JDIEF consists of the Editor‑in‑Chief, Managing Editors, Section Editors, and Advisory Members. Each member plays a vital role in maintaining the quality, integrity, and inclusiveness of the journal.

  • Editor‑in‑Chief: Provides overall leadership, ensures adherence to editorial policies, and makes final decisions on manuscripts.
  • Managing Editors / Section Editors: Manage submissions within their subject areas, oversee peer review, and recommend editorial decisions.
  • Advisory Members: Offer guidance on journal development, thematic directions, and international collaboration.

Responsibilities of Editors

  1. Manuscript Handling
    • Ensure that submissions fall within the scope of JDIEF.
    • Assign manuscripts to qualified reviewers.
    • Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.
  2. Decision Making
    • Evaluate reviewer reports and author revisions.
    • Recommend acceptance, revision, or rejection.
    • Uphold fairness and transparency in editorial decisions.
  3. Ethical Oversight
    • Monitor compliance with COPE guidelines.
    • Address allegations of misconduct, plagiarism, or conflicts of interest.
    • Ensure that all research respects ethical standards.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest.
  • Evaluate originality, methodology, clarity, and contribution to inclusive economics and finance.

Responsibilities of Authors

  • Submit original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Follow JDIEF’s formatting and ethical guidelines.
  • Disclose funding sources and conflicts of interest.
  • Respond promptly to reviewer comments and editorial requests.

Editorial Workflow

  1. Submission → Manuscripts are submitted via the online system.
  2. Initial Screening → Checked for scope, formatting, and plagiarism.
  3. Peer Review → Double‑blind review by at least two experts.
  4. Decision → Editor‑in‑Chief or Section Editor issues decision.
  5. Revision → Authors revise based on feedback.
  6. Final Acceptance → Manuscript moves to copyediting and production.
  7. Publication → Article published online with DOI and archived.

Commitment to Quality

JDIEF is committed to maintaining high editorial standards, ensuring inclusivity in economics and finance research, and promoting transparency in scholarly publishing. The editorial management system is designed to foster collaboration among editors, reviewers, and authors while safeguarding academic integrity.