Article Template
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International Journal of Finance (IJFIN)
ISSN: 1041-2743
Manuscript Submission options:
Option 1: Submit your manuscript via our online submission system.
Option 2: you can directly email your manuscript to editor@ijfin.com
IJFIN Article template is designed to help you prepare your manuscript for submission, ensuring consistency and adherence to our publication standards.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the key sections and guidelines included in the template:
1. Article Title and Author Information
Title: The manuscript title should be concise and descriptive.
Authors: Full names without abbreviations, job titles, or degrees. At least one corresponding author must be designated with an active email address.
ORCID: Authors are encouraged to provide their 16-digit ORCID.
2. Abstract
The abstract should be a single paragraph between 200 and 400 words, summarizing the background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions without any reference citations or footnotes.
3. Keywords
Authors should provide 3 to 8 relevant keywords specific to the article and commonly used within the discipline.
4. Introduction
The introduction should provide background information, emphasize the study's importance, and outline its objectives, including a thorough review of relevant literature.
5. Manuscript Formatting
Length: Manuscripts should be between 6 and 25 pages and exceed 2000 words.
Structure: Research articles should include sections like Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Other articles can have a more flexible structure.
6. Headings and Subheadings
Headings should be numbered and not exceed three lines. Subheadings should also be numbered and range between 2 to 10 under each main heading.
7. Equations, Figures, Tables, and Schemes
Equations: Use Microsoft Equation Editor or MathType, and number them consecutively.
Figures: Provide concise captions below the figures, numbered consecutively.
Tables: Captions should be above the tables, which should be editable and not in image format.
Schemes: Follow the same formatting as figures.
8. Materials and Methods
This section should be detailed enough to allow replication of the study, with subsections for clarity.
9. Results
Present findings accurately and concisely, including statistical analyses where applicable.
10. Discussion
Thoroughly analyze the results, compare them with existing literature, and suggest future research directions.
11. Conclusions
Summarize the main findings, their significance, and relevance without referencing figures or tables.
12. Abbreviations
Define abbreviations upon their first appearance and provide a list.
13. Supplementary Material
Authors can include additional materials like tables, figures, videos, and datasets.
14. Acknowledgement
Recognize contributions that do not meet authorship criteria, such as technical assistance or organizational aid.
15. Funding
Disclose all sources of research funding and support.
16. Data Availability Statement
Provide details on where data supporting the results can be found, including publicly available repositories or upon request from the corresponding author.
17. Conflicts of Interest
Disclose any potential conflicts of interest. If none, include a statement declaring no conflicts.
18. Appendix
Include supplementary information at the end of the paper, with figures numbered consecutively from the main text.
19. References
Ensure completeness and accuracy of all references, numbered consecutively as they appear in the text. Include DOIs for all references where available. Use square brackets for in-text citations.
20. Biography
Include a clear ID photo of each author and a brief profile within 150 words, detailing name, professional ranks, titles, education background, and current major work.
21. Research Field
List 5-10 research fields for each author, avoiding abbreviations and separating different areas with commas.
By adhering to these guidelines, you help maintain the high academic standards of IJFIN and ensure a smooth publication process.
