Accounting and Finance Research

Accounting and Finance Research (AFR) (ISSN 1927-5986 E-ISSN 1927-5994) is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal, published by Sciedu Press. The journal aims to disseminate cutting-edge research in accounting, finance, and related fields. It publishes peer-reviewed articles on financial reporting, auditing, taxation, corporate finance, investment analysis, and capital markets. The journal emphasizes empirical studies, theoretical advancements, and practical applications, encouraging interdisciplinary approaches. It seeks to bridge academic theory with professional practice, addressing contemporary issues like financial regulation, risk management, and sustainability. Accounting and Finance Research welcomes contributions that enhance understanding of global financial systems, promote ethical practices, and support informed decision-making by stakeholders in the business community. The journal is published in both online and printed versions. All publications are open access in full text and free to download.

This journal accepts article submissions online or by e-mail (afr@sciedupress.com).

ABSTRACTING AND INDEXING:

• CNKI Scholar
• EconBib
• ECONIS
• Elektronische Zeitschriftenbibliothek (EZB)
• ERA
• Genamics JournalSeek
• Lockss
• PKP Open Archives Harvester
• Publons
• Road
• Scilit
• SHERPA/RoMEO
• The Standard Periodical Directory
• UCR Library
• ZBW-German National Library of Economics

Statistics

2024Q3: Articles Received: 14; Accepted: 6; Rejected: 7; Published: 4; Retracted: 0

2024Q2: Articles Received: 27; Accepted: 16; Rejected: 11; Published: 18; Retracted: 0

2024Q1: Articles Received: 24; Accepted: 13; Rejected: 9; Published: 6; Retracted: 0

2023: Articles Received: 82; Accepted: 41; Rejected: 34; Published: 29; Retracted: 0

2022: Articles Received: 74; Accepted: 43; Rejected: 29; Published: 15; Retracted: 0

2021: Articles Received: 48; Accepted: 28; Rejected: 21; Published: 22; Retracted: 0

2020: Articles Received: 103; Accepted: 55; Rejected: 46; Published: 28; Retracted: 0

2019: Articles Received: 126; Accepted: 82; Rejected: 44; Published: 69; Retracted: 0

2018: Articles Received: 150; Accepted: 86; Rejected: 57; Published: 78; Retracted: 0

2017: Articles Received: 172; Accepted: 118; Rejected: 55; Published: 87; Retracted: 0

2016: Articles Received: 131; Accepted: 77; Rejected: 39; Published: 58; Retracted: 0

2015: Articles Received: 105; Accepted: 70; Rejected: 34; Published: 54; Retracted: 0

2014: Articles Received: 114; Accepted: 87; Rejected: 24; Published: 67; Retracted: 0

2013: Articles Received: 81; Accepted: 59; Rejected: 24; Published: 56; Retracted: 0

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Issues

• Vol. 14, No. 1 [In Progress]

• All Issues

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What is e-Version First^TM

e-Version First is a feature offered through our journal platform. It allows PDF version of manuscripts that have been peer reviewed and accepted, to be hosted online prior to their inclusion in a final printed journal. Readers can freely access or cite the article. We aim to publish accepted manuscripts in e-Version First in two week's time after the final draft completed.

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Paper Selection and Publishing Process

a) Submission Acknowledgement

When you submit a manuscript online, you will receive a submission acknowledgement letter sent by the online system automatically. For email submission, the editor or editorial assistant sends an e-mail confirmation to the submission’s author within one to three working days. If you fail to receive this confirmation, please check your bulk email box or contact the editorial assistant by email: afr@sciedupress.com .

b) Basic Review

The editor or editorial assistant determines whether the manuscript fits the journal’s focus and scope. Next a check for the similarity rate is done using CrossCheck, powered by iThenticate. Any manuscripts out of the journal’s scope or containing plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, are rejected.

c) Peer Review

We use a double-blind system for peer review; both reviewers’ and authors’ identities remain anonymous. The submitted manuscript will be reviewed by at least two experts: one editorial staff member as well as one to three external reviewers. The review process may take four to ten weeks.

d) Decision Is Made

The decision to accept or reject an article is based on the suggestions of reviewers. If differences of opinion occur between reviewers, the editor-in-chief will weigh all comments and arrive at a balanced decision based on all comments, or a second round of peer review may be initiated.

e) Notification of the Result of Review

The result of review will be sent to the corresponding author and forwarded to other authors.

f) Article Processing Charge Is Paid

If the submission is accepted, the authors revise paper and pay the Article Processing Charge (400USD).

g) Publication Notice

The authors and readers will be notified and invited to visit our website for the newly published articles.

Announcements

Accounting and Finance Research
ISSN 1927-5986 (Print)   ISSN 1927-5994 (Online) Email: afr@sciedupress.com

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