For Authors

    For Authors

    1. Publication Ethics

    The Ecosocial Studies: Banking, Finance and Cybersecurity Journal adheres strictly to the ethical guidelines recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in academic publishing.

    Authors must ensure:

    • Originality of work and proper citation of all sources.

    • No data fabrication, falsification, or image manipulation.

    • Full disclosure of any conflicts of interest.

    • Ethical approval for studies involving human participants or animals.

    • Immediate notification of any significant error discovered post-publication.

    For full ethics policies, refer to our Publication Ethics Policy Document.

    2. Publication Policy

    Our journal is an open-access, peer-reviewed, biannual publication. We welcome original research articles, reviews, case studies, and short communications in the fields of banking, finance, cybersecurity, and related interdisciplinary topics.

    Submissions are accepted on the understanding that:

    • They have not been published elsewhere.

    • They are not under consideration by another journal.

    • All authors have contributed significantly and approved the final version.

    The journal does not charge submission fees, but an Article Processing Charge (APC) may apply after acceptance to cover editorial and hosting costs.

    3. Peer Review System

    All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process:

    • Initial editorial screening for scope and plagiarism.

    • Evaluation by at least two independent reviewers.

    • Authors may be asked to revise and resubmit.

    • Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewers' recommendations.

    Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise and adherence to confidentiality and impartiality.

    4. Plagiarism Policy

    We use plagiarism detection software (e.g., iThenticate, Turnitin) to screen all submissions.

    Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and may lead to:

    • Immediate rejection of the manuscript.

    • Notification to the authors’ institution.

    • A permanent ban from future submissions.

    Authors must ensure appropriate citation and avoid excessive self-citation or copied content.

    5. Author Guidelines

    Before submitting, authors should follow these instructions:

    Manuscript Format

    • Language: English

    • Word limit: 4000–8000 words

    • File type: MS Word (DOC/DOCX)

    • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing

    Structure

    • Title Page (title, author names, affiliations, email, ORCID)

    • Abstract (150–250 words)

    • Keywords (4–6)

    • Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion

    • References (APA 7th edition style)

    Figures and Tables

    • Should be embedded in the text and accompanied by captions.

    • Must be high-resolution and original.

    References

    • Authors must follow the APA 7th edition citation style.

    • All cited works must appear in the reference list and vice versa.

    Submission

    Manuscripts should be submitted via [Submission Email/Portal link] or to: [info@ecosocialissues-az.com]