The International Review of Sustainable Economics and Finance (IRSEF) is committed to ensuring the publication of high-quality, original, and impactful research through a rigorous, fair, and transparent peer review process. The journal upholds the principles of academic integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality at every stage of review.
IRSEF follows a double-blind peer review system, ensuring that:
The identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential
Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance
Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field of economics, finance, or sustainability studies.
Before being sent for peer review, all submissions undergo an initial evaluation by the editorial team to assess:
Alignment with the journal’s aims and scope
Compliance with author guidelines
Plagiarism screening (maximum similarity threshold of 19%)
Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected without external review.
Reviewers are selected based on:
Subject expertise in economics, finance, or sustainability
Academic qualifications and research experience
Absence of any conflict of interest
The editorial board ensures that reviewers provide unbiased, constructive, and confidential evaluations.
Reviewers are requested to evaluate manuscripts based on:
Originality and contribution to sustainable economics and finance
Theoretical and methodological rigor
Relevance to current economic and financial challenges
Clarity, organization, and academic quality
Validity of data, analysis, and conclusions
Constructive feedback is encouraged to help authors improve the quality of their work.
Reviewers are typically given 2–4 weeks to complete their evaluations. The editorial office strives to ensure efficient processing and timely communication with authors.
Based on reviewer reports, the Editor-in-Chief or handling editor may make one of the following decisions:
Accept
Minor Revisions
Major Revisions
Reject
Authors receive a detailed decision letter along with anonymized reviewer comments.
Authors are required to:
Address all reviewer comments thoroughly
Submit a revised manuscript within the specified timeframe
Provide a point-by-point response to reviewer feedback
Revised manuscripts may be returned to reviewers for further evaluation if necessary.
All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents
Reviewers must not use unpublished material for personal advantage
Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed immediately
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a formal, well-justified request to the editorial office. Appeals are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and, if required, independent reviewers.
IRSEF is dedicated to maintaining a fair, timely, and high-standard peer review process that supports scholarly excellence and contributes to the advancement of sustainable economics and finance research globally.
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