Peer Review Process
Peer Review Process
JCEBS: Journal of Capital Markets, Economics, and Business Studies maintains rigorous standards of double-blind peer review to ensure the scientific quality, methodological & econometric validity, and empirical contribution of all published research in capital markets, financial systems, economics, and business studies.
Double-Blind Review Policy
Fair, Unbiased & Confidential Evaluation
JCEBS operates a Double-Blind Peer Review policy for all submitted manuscripts. Under this system, the identity of both authors and reviewers remains strictly confidential throughout the entire review process.
This policy guarantees impartial and objective evaluation, preventing any potential bias related to author affiliation, institutional prestige, geographic origin, or academic seniority.
Peer Review Workflow Diagram
Manuscript Submission
Author submits manuscript online via the JCEBS OJS portal with an anonymized manuscript file & complete metadata.
Initial Desk Screening & Turnitin Check
Editor checks Scope Alignment, Template Formatting, & Turnitin Similarity index (< 25%).
Double-Blind Peer Review
Assigned to at least two independent expert peer reviewers. Author and reviewer identities remain mutually anonymous.
Editorial Decision
Section Editor evaluates reviewer reports and issues one of four editorial decisions:
Proceed to Production
Minor/Major Author Revision
Manuscript Rejected
Author Revision & Response Verification
Author submits revised manuscript & point-by-point Response Matrix. Editor verifies all revisions.
Copyediting, DOI & Online Publication
Final typesetting, proofreading, DOI assignment, and online open-access publication on the JCEBS portal.
Detailed Review Stages
1. Initial Desk Screening & Plagiarism Audit
Upon manuscript submission, the Managing Editor and Desk Editor conduct an initial assessment to verify:
- Alignment with JCEBS Focus and Scope (capital markets, economics, finance, corporate governance, business studies).
- Adherence to the official JCEBS manuscript template and structural guidelines.
- Plagiarism check using Turnitin (similarity index must be strictly below 25%).
⚠️ Manuscripts that fail desk screening or exceed the similarity index threshold will be returned for correction or desk-rejected prior to peer review.
2. Peer Reviewer Selection & Assignment
Manuscripts passing desk screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with recognized expertise in capital market analysis, financial economics, econometrics, corporate finance, or strategic business management.
3. Independent Peer Review Evaluation
Reviewers rigorously evaluate the manuscript according to six key academic criteria:
- Originality & Novelty: Contribution to capital markets, financial theory, applied economics, or business practices.
- Methodological & Econometric Rigor: Sound research design, econometric modeling, valid sample selection, and statistical robustness.
- Financial & Practical Implications: Clear insights relevant to investors, corporate managers, market regulators, or economic policy makers.
- Literature Review & Citations: Comprehensive review of contemporary research (minimum 20 references, 80%+ primary journal articles).
- Clarity & Presentation: Logical flow, clear academic English, precise data tables, and well-structured figures.
- Ethical Standards & Transparency: Integrity of data sources, financial disclosures, and absence of fabrication or data manipulation.
4. Editorial Decision & Communication
The Editor-in-Chief / Section Editor reviews the independent evaluations and renders one of four decisions:
- Accept Submission: Accepted without further revisions.
- Revisions Required: Accepted subject to minor revisions requested by reviewers.
- Resubmit for Review: Requires major structural or empirical revisions followed by a second review round.
- Decline Submission: Rejected due to insufficient academic contribution, methodological errors, or out-of-scope content.
5. Author Revision & Verification
Authors requiring revisions must upload a revised manuscript along with a point-by-point Response to Reviewers Matrix within the specified timeframe (typically 14–21 days). The Editor verifies whether all concerns have been thoroughly addressed.
6. Production, Copyediting & Open Access Publication
Following formal acceptance, the manuscript enters final production for copyediting, PDF galleting, Digital Object Identifier (DOI) assignment, and immediate open-access publication on the JCEBS portal.
Summary of Review Decisions
| Editorial Decision | Description & Required Action |
|---|---|
| Accept Submission | Manuscript is accepted in its current form for final layout formatting and production. |
| Revisions Required | Minor textual, empirical, or formatting edits required. Author must submit revised draft within 14 days. |
| Resubmit for Review | Substantial revisions needed (e.g., additional econometric tests or data expansion). Subject to a second peer review. |
| Decline Submission | Manuscript fails to meet JCEBS academic standards or scope. Rejected without opportunity for resubmission. |
Reviewer Ethical Responsibilities
Integrity, Confidentiality & Objectivity Standards
Reviewers for JCEBS are expected to adhere strictly to COPE guidelines and the following ethical standards:
- Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding manuscript content, data, and review correspondence.
- Objectivity: Deliver constructive, unbiased, and evidence-based feedback without personal or professional bias.
- Conflict of Interest: Promptly declare any real or potential financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest.
- Timeliness: Complete evaluations within agreed timeframes or notify the editor promptly if an extension is required.
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