About the Journal

Ecosocial Studies: Banking, Finance and Cybersecurity Journal is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by IMCRA – International Meetings and Conferences Research Association, Azerbaijan. The journal advances high-quality interdisciplinary research at the intersection of banking, finance, cybersecurity, fintech, blockchain technologies, digital governance, and socio-economic development.

E-ISSN 3081-0671
Established 2019
Frequency Biannual
License CC BY 4.0

Peer Review

Double-blind peer review by independent experts, normally completed within 4–6 weeks.

Open Access

All articles are freely accessible online under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Publication Fees

The journal does not charge submission fees or article processing charges.

    Author Guidelines

    Article Submission Guidelines

    Languages of Publication

    The Journal of Bank and Policy publishes articles in English as the primary language. Authors are encouraged to provide French summaries and abstracts for broader international accessibility.

    Scope and Relevance

    Manuscripts must fall within the scope of the journal, covering banking, finance, economics, political studies, and related interdisciplinary fields. Submissions must demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, and scholarly significance, with clear implications for academic debate and/or policy development.

    Manuscript Preparation

    General Formatting

    • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.

    • Page numbers should not be inserted.

    • Use Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 line spacing throughout.

    • Headings and subheadings must be clear, consistent, and hierarchical.

    JEL Classification

    All articles in economics must indicate the appropriate Journal of Economic Literature (JEL) classification codes.
    Reference: American Economic Association JEL Classification System

    Author Information

    The first page of the submission must include the following information in the order listed:

    • Full Name (Name, Patronymic if applicable, Surname)

    • Academic Degree and Professional Title

    • Institutional Affiliation and Address

    • E-mail Address (corresponding author clearly indicated)

    • Telephone Contact (work and mobile, not for publication)

    • ORCID iD (highly recommended: https://orcid.org)

    Article Title

    • Titles should be concise, clear, and written in capital letters (bold, size 12).

    • Avoid abbreviations and limit titles to 20 words maximum.

    Abstracts and Keywords

    Short Abstract

    • Required length: up to 150 words.

    • Language: English (mandatory) and optionally French (for wider reach).

    • Must summarize the purpose, methods, and principal findings.

    • Include 3–6 keywords relevant to the article.

    • Font size: 10.

    Extended Abstract

    • Required length: up to 500 words.

    • Must provide a structured summary of the article’s content.

    • For English-language extended abstracts, use the following structure:

      • Purpose

      • Design/Methodology/Approach

      • Findings/Results

      • Practical and Policy Implications

      • Originality/Value

    Article Structure

    Manuscripts must be organized as follows:

    1. Title Page (author details, affiliations, ORCID, correspondence)

    2. Abstract and Keywords

    3. Introduction

    4. Literature Review / Theoretical Framework

    5. Methodology

    6. Results and Analysis

    7. Discussion

    8. Conclusion (must indicate scientific novelty, relevance, and implications for practice or policy)

    9. Acknowledgements (if applicable)

    10. Conflict of Interest Statement

    11. References (APA 7 Style)

    Formatting Rules

    • Insert one blank line between sections.

    • Important expressions may be italicized but should not use color.

    • Do not use frames, text boxes, or extra spacing.

    Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

    • Tables and charts must be prepared in Excel or equivalent software.

    • Figures should be submitted in vector format (*.pdf, *.eps, *.ai, .cdr).

    • All figures must include titles, legends, and consecutive numbering.

    • Underlying data must be available for review.

    References

    The Journal of Bank and Policy requires compliance with APA 7th Edition referencing.

    • Sources: Preference is given to peer-reviewed journal articles, monographs, and edited scholarly books.

    • Recency: At least 70% of references should be from the last 5–10 years.

    • In-text citations: Author(s) and year, with page number if applicable (e.g., [Mammadov, 2019]).

    • Reference list: Numbered according to order of appearance in the text, not alphabetically.

    Examples:

    • Book: Wilkinson, I. (2017). Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

    • Edited Book: Norman, I. J., & Redfern, S. J. (Eds.). (1996). Psychological Help for the Elderly. New York: Churchill Livingstone.

    • Journal Article: Vega, K. (1996). Heart transplantation and pancreatobiliary disease. Annals of Internal Medicine, 124(11), 962–980. https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-124-11-199606010-00005

    • Online Source: Duchin, J. S. (2004). Can biological terrorism preparedness save us from whooping cough? Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, 158(2), 106–107. Retrieved from http://archpedi.amaassn.org/cgi/content/full/158/2/106 (Accessed June 1, 2004).

    Ethical Compliance

    • Manuscripts must adhere to international standards of research ethics and COPE Core Practices (COPE link).

    • Authors are required to declare:

      • Ethical approval for studies involving human or animal subjects.

      • Informed consent where applicable.

      • Funding sources and conflicts of interest.

      • Originality of work and absence of simultaneous submission elsewhere.

    (See also: ICMJE Recommendations)

    Review and Publication Process

    • All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts.

    • Average review time: 8–12 weeks.

    • Possible outcomes: accept, minor revision, major revision, reject.

    • Accepted articles are published online first and assigned a DOI.


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