Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business aims to foster research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in finance, economics, and business with special emphasis on Asian contexts. The journal welcomes submissions that:

• Address theoretical and practical issues in Asian financial markets
• Examine economic development and policy in Asian countries
• Analyze business strategies and management practices in Asia
• Compare Asian markets with other regions
• Investigate the impact of global economic trends on Asian economies

Indexing and Abstracting

JAFEB is indexed in major databases including:

• Scopus
• Cabell's Directory
• DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
• EconLit
• Google Scholar
• Crossref
• CNKI

Publication Frequency

The journal is published quarterly in March, June, September, and December. Special issues focusing on specific themes may also be published.

Editorial Board

The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business is guided by an international editorial board comprising distinguished academics and practitioners from around the world with expertise in finance, economics, and business. The editorial team ensures rigorous peer review and maintains high academic standards.

Peer Review Process

JAFEB employs a double-blind peer review process where both reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the review process. This ensures unbiased evaluation of manuscripts and maintains the integrity of the publication. The typical review process takes 4-6 weeks.

Key Research Areas

The journal accepts submissions across a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to:

• Corporate finance and governance in Asia
• Banking and financial institutions
• International finance and exchange rates
• Financial markets and instruments
• Macroeconomic policy in Asian economies
• Development economics and poverty reduction
• Behavioral economics and finance
• International business and strategy
• Entrepreneurship and innovation
• Supply chain and operations management
• Ethics in business and finance
• Fintech and digital economy in Asia

Author Guidelines

Submissions to JAFEB must:

• Be original work not previously published or under consideration elsewhere
• Follow the journal's formatting guidelines
• Include an abstract of 150-250 words and 5-7 keywords
• Adhere to ethical standards in research and publication
• Include appropriate citations using APA style
• Be submitted through the online submission system

Open Access Policy

The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business follows an open access policy, allowing for immediate dissemination of research findings to the global community. All published articles are freely available online, promoting wider readership and greater citation impact.

Special Issues

JAFEB periodically publishes special issues on topics of contemporary relevance. Recent special issues have covered:

• CPost-COVID Economic Recovery in Asia
• Sustainable Finance in Developing Markets
• Digital Transformation in Asian Business
• Cross-Border Investment Patterns in the Pacific Rim

Conference Collaboration

The journal collaborates with various international conferences to publish selected papers. Researchers attending partner conferences may have their work considered for publication through an expedited review process.

Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's online portal at www.jafeb.org/submit. Authors need to register an account before submitting their work. The submission system allows authors to track the status of their manuscripts throughout the review process.

Article Processing Charge

There is no submission fee. Accepted manuscripts are subject to an article processing charge of $800 USD to cover publication costs. This fee includes professional copy-editing, typesetting, and inclusion in all indexing services.

Copyright and Licensing

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing authors to retain copyright while granting widespread distribution rights. Authors are permitted to use published articles in books, course materials, and other works.

Recent Articles

For Authors

Prospective authors can find detailed submission guidelines, formatting templates, and examples of published articles on the journal's website. JAFEB provides resources to help authors prepare their manuscripts, including:

• Manuscript preparation guidelines
• Citation style guide (APA format)
• Formatting templates for articles
• Checklist for final submission

For Reviewers

JAFEB welcomes expressions of interest from qualified individuals who would like to serve as reviewers. Reviewers should have expertise in relevant fields and a track record of academic publications. Those interested in joining the reviewer panel can apply through the journal's website.

Contact Information

For general inquiries please contact:

Email: admin@jafeb.org

For submission-related questions, please use the online submission system's messaging function.