Guide for Authors

International Journal of Financial Technology and Global Risk Studies (IJFTGRS)

We welcome high-quality scholarly submissions that align with the aims and scope of the journal. Authors are requested to carefully follow the instructions below before submitting their manuscripts.

1. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Case Studies
  • Conceptual Papers
  • Policy Analysis Papers
  • Short Communications
  • Book Reviews (by invitation or approval)

2. Submission Requirements

Authors must ensure that:

  • The manuscript is original and unpublished.
  • The manuscript is not under review elsewhere.
  • All authors have approved the submission.
  • The manuscript follows the journal formatting guidelines.
  • References are complete and accurate.

3. Manuscript Structure

A standard manuscript should include:

  1. Title Page
  2. Abstract (150–250 words)
  3. Keywords (3–6 words)
  4. Introduction
  5. Literature Review
  6. Methodology
  7. Findings / Results
  8. Discussion
  9. Conclusion
  10. References
  11. Appendices (if applicable)

4. Formatting Guidelines

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Size: 12 pt
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: Normal (2.5 cm)
  • Page numbers required

5. Referencing Style

The journal uses APA (7th Edition) citation style unless otherwise stated.

Example:

Smith, J. (2024). FinTech innovation and banking transformation. Journal of Finance Studies, 12(3), 45–60.

6. Abstract and Keywords

Each manuscript must contain:

  • Structured abstract (150–250 words)
  • 3 to 6 keywords
  • JEL Classification codes (optional but recommended)

7. Tables and Figures

  • Must be numbered consecutively.
  • Include titles and sources.
  • High-resolution images only.
  • Authors must have permission for copyrighted materials.

8. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. Authors should remove names and affiliations from the main manuscript file.

9. Publication Ethics

Authors must comply with journal ethics regarding:

  • Plagiarism
  • Duplicate submission
  • Data fabrication
  • Authorship misconduct
  • Conflict of interest disclosure

10. Submission Method

Submit manuscripts through the journal online submission system or official email.

Email: ......

11. Review Timeline

  • Initial screening: 7 days
  • First decision: 4–8 weeks
  • Final decision after revision: depends on revision speed

12. Article Processing Charges (if applicable)

  • APC applies after acceptance.

13. Contact

For questions regarding submissions, contact the editorial office.