Review Process
TSU-International Journal of Accounting and Finance follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality and original research. This process upholds the integrity, transparency, and credibility of the journal’s scholarly content.
1. Submission and Initial Screening
- Authors submit their manuscripts via the journal’s online submission system or the designated email.
- The editorial office conducts an initial screening to check:
- Compliance with formatting guidelines
- Alignment with the journal’s scope
- Originality and ethical considerations
- Manuscripts that fail to meet the basic requirements are either returned for revision or rejected outright.
2. Assignment to Editors
- The Editor-in-Chief assigns the manuscript to an appropriate Section Editor or Associate Editor, who oversees the review process.
- The assigned editor evaluates the manuscript’s:
- Relevance to the journal
- Clarity and coherence
- Adherence to academic and methodological standards
3. Selection of Reviewers
- The assigned editor selects at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.
- Reviewers are chosen based on:
- Their academic background and research expertise
- Previous publications in the field
- Lack of conflicts of interest
- The double-blind review ensures objectivity, keeping both authors and reviewers anonymous.
4. Peer Review Process
- Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on the following criteria:
- Originality and significance of the research
- Methodological soundness and validity
- Clarity, coherence, and organization
- Contribution to accounting and finance scholarship
- Reviewers provide constructive feedback and recommend one of the following decisions:
- Accept without revisions
- Accept with minor revisions
- Revise and resubmit (major revisions required)
- Reject
- The review period typically lasts 4-6 weeks to ensure timely processing.
5. Editorial Decision
- The assigned editor reviews the feedback from reviewers and makes a final decision based on their evaluations.
- If revisions are required, the manuscript is returned to the authors along with reviewer comments.
- Authors must submit a revised version with a detailed response letter addressing each reviewer’s comment.
- The revised manuscript undergoes further evaluation, either by the original reviewers or the editor, before the final decision is made.
6. Acceptance and Publication
- Once accepted, the manuscript undergoes:
- Copyediting, formatting, and proofreading to ensure clarity and adherence to journal standards.
- Final approval by the authors before publication.
- The article is published online under open access, ensuring maximum visibility and impact.
7. Ethical Considerations
- Manuscripts suspected of:
- Plagiarism
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Duplicate submission
will be rejected immediately, and appropriate action will be taken.
- Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their research.
- Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
8. Appeals and Complaints
- Authors may appeal an editorial decision by submitting a formal request with justifications.
- Appeals are reviewed by the Editorial Board, whose decision is final.
- Any ethical concerns or complaints should be directed to the Editor-in-Chief for appropriate resolution.
By following this rigorous peer review process, TSU-International Journal of Accounting and Finance ensures the publication of credible, high-quality, and impactful research in the field of accounting and finance.