Ecosocial Studies: Banking, Finance and Cybersecurity Journal (E-ISSN: 3081-0671) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and quality in scholarly publishing. All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure objective and unbiased evaluation.

1. Review Process Overview

• Initial Screening: The Editor-in-Chief or handling editor conducts an initial assessment of the manuscript’s relevance, originality, and compliance with journal scope and submission guidelines.

• Double-Blind Review: Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. Reviewer and author identities are concealed throughout the review process.

• Criteria for Evaluation: Manuscripts are evaluated based on:

  • Originality and contribution to the field

  • Methodological rigor and scientific accuracy

  • Theoretical and practical implications

  • Clarity, coherence, and structure of presentation

  • Ethical standards in research and reporting

2. Reviewer Selection

Reviewers are selected based on:

• Their subject matter expertise

• Prior publication and academic credentials

• Lack of conflict of interest with the authors

3. Review Timeframe

• Reviewers are typically given 3–4 weeks to complete the review.

• The editorial office aims to provide the first decision within 6–8 weeks of submission.

4. Possible Editorial Decisions

• Accept without revision

• Minor revisions required

• Major revisions required

• Reject

Authors are notified of the editorial decision along with anonymized reviewer comments. Revised manuscripts may be re-evaluated by the same reviewers.

5. Ethical Standards

The journal follows the ethical guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate submission, or unethical research practices will result in immediate rejection or retraction.

6. Confidentiality

All manuscripts under review are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflict of interest and to respect the confidentiality of the peer review process.