Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original research articles, reviews, and case studies to Global Economics & Finance Insights (GEFI). To ensure a smooth review and publication process, authors should follow the guidelines below.

1. Manuscript Preparation

Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English.
Length: Articles should generally be between 4,000–8,000 words, including tables, figures, and references. Shorter papers may be accepted if they make a strong contribution.
Format:
- Use Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 line spacing.
- Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.

2. Structure of the Manuscript

Title Page (separate file): Title of the article, author names, institutional affiliations, ORCID iD (if available), email addresses, and corresponding author details.
Abstract: 150–250 words summarizing the purpose, methodology, results, and conclusion.
Keywords: 4–6 relevant keywords for indexing.
Main Text: Typically structured as:
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Methodology
4. Results and Discussion
5. Conclusion and Recommendations
Acknowledgments (if any).
References in APA 7th Edition style.

3. Tables and Figures

All tables and figures must be numbered consecutively and include clear titles or captions.
Ensure high-quality images (minimum 300 dpi).
Tables/figures should be placed within the text, close to where they are first mentioned.

4. Referencing Style

The journal follows APA 7th Edition referencing format.
Example (in-text citation): (Smith, 2022).
Example (reference list): Smith, J. (2022). Global finance and policy. Oxford University Press.

5. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted via the journal’s online submission system or to the designated email address.
Authors must confirm that the manuscript is original, not under review elsewhere, and free from plagiarism.

6. Peer Review Policy

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts.
Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewers’ comments.

7. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are screened using Turnitin.
A maximum similarity index of 20% is permitted (excluding references and quotations).
Papers exceeding this threshold will be returned for revision or rejected.

8. Open Access Policy

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).
Authors retain copyright and may share, distribute, and reuse their work with proper citation.