Peer Review Statement

TSU-International Journal of Accounting and Finance operates with a single-blind peer review process to uphold the quality and integrity of the scholarly research we publish. This approach ensures a fair, objective, and constructive evaluation of all submitted manuscripts.

Review Process

Upon submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial editorial screening to determine its compliance with the journal’s submission guidelines and academic standards. Manuscripts that meet these criteria are then sent for peer review.

Single-Blind Review

In our single-blind peer review process:
✔ The identities of the reviewers are kept confidential from the authors.
✔ The authors’ identities are known to the reviewers.

This approach allows reviewers to provide unbiased and honest feedback based on their expertise while maintaining their anonymity.

Selection of Reviewers

  • Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in relevant fields of accounting and finance.
  • The editorial team ensures that each manuscript is matched with qualified reviewers who can provide a thorough and insightful critique.

Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers assess manuscripts based on the following:
✔ Originality – The novelty and significance of the research.
✔ Relevance – Alignment with the scope of TSU-International Journal of Accounting and Finance.
✔ Methodological Rigor – The clarity, accuracy, and appropriateness of research methods.
✔ Clarity of Writing – The readability, coherence, and logical structure of the manuscript.
✔ Contribution to the Field – The potential impact on accounting, finance, and related disciplines.

Feedback and Recommendations

  • Reviewers provide detailed and constructive feedback to help authors enhance the quality of their manuscripts.
  • This feedback is included in the communication sent to authors after the review process.

Editorial Decision

After the peer review is complete:
✔ The editorial board makes a decision based on the reviewers' evaluations.
✔ The possible outcomes include:

  • Acceptance
  • Requests for minor or major revisions
  • Rejection
    ✔ Authors receive reviewers’ comments to facilitate any necessary revisions and improvements.

Confidentiality

  • All submissions and peer reviews are treated as strictly confidential.
  • The identities of the reviewers and the content of their evaluations are protected to maintain the integrity of the review process.

By implementing a single-blind peer review system, TSU-International Journal of Accounting and Finance ensures a rigorous, respectful, and transparent evaluation process, promoting the publication of high-quality research in accounting and finance.

For further details about our peer review process or submission guidelines, please visit our website or contact our editorial office.