Call for Editorial Board Members

Bank and Policy

(ISSN Print: 2790-1041 | ISSN Online: 2790-2366)

About the Journal

Bank and Policy is an international, open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing research at the intersection of banking, economics, finance, and political studies. Published by the International Meetings and Conferences Research Association (IMCRA Publishing) and headquartered in Baku, Azerbaijan, the journal provides a rigorous platform for academics, policymakers, practitioners, and educators to exchange knowledge, present empirical studies, explore theoretical frameworks, and evaluate policy innovations that address global economic and political challenges.

• Established: 2021
• Frequency: Semi-annual (2 issues per year: April, September)
• Online First: Articles published immediately upon acceptance
• Open Access: Free and immediate access under CC BY 4.0 license
• Publisher Website: www.imcrapublishing.com
• Journal Website: www.bankandpolicy.org

Aims and Scope

The journal integrates insights from economics and political sciences to address contemporary global challenges in banking, finance, and governance. It publishes original, high-quality research with theoretical and practical relevance, encouraging interdisciplinary contributions in:

• Banking & Finance: Systems, credit and monetary policy, fiscal frameworks, taxation, market regulation, risk management, capital markets.
• Economics: Macroeconomics, microeconomics, econometric models, financial economics, international trade, development economics, forecasting.
• Politics & Policy: Governance models, political economy, global organizations (IMF, World Bank), national & international policy, social policy.
• Interdisciplinary Studies: Digital business, e-commerce, computational modeling, social networks, education economics, higher education rankings.

Editorial Policies

• Follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
  • All manuscripts undergo initial screening and double-blind peer review (with optional open peer review since 2022).
  • Final editorial decisions are based on originality, scholarly contribution, methodological rigor, and relevance.
  • The journal applies no article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees.

Invitation to Join the Editorial Board

To strengthen its global reach and academic excellence, Bank and Policy is seeking distinguished scholars and experts to join its Editorial Board.

Editorial Board Members are expected to:
• Contribute expertise to uphold academic quality and ethical standards.
• Participate in the peer review process.
• Promote the journal within academic and professional networks.
• Support strategic development of the journal’s aims and outreach.

We particularly welcome applications from experienced researchers with Scopus- or Web of Science-indexed publications, international academic leadership, or policy experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following to info@bankandpolicy.org:
• A short academic biography (max. 200 words).
• Institutional affiliation and ORCID ID.
• Links to Scopus, Web of Science, or Google Scholar profiles.
• Areas of expertise relevant to the journal’s scope.

Editorial Leadership

• Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Rahil Najafov (Baku, Azerbaijan)
  • Deputy Editor-in-Chief / Chairman of Editorial Board: Dr. Praveen Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of FMS, Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

Join Us

Be part of Bank and Policy and contribute to shaping the international discourse on banking, economics, finance, and governance.

📩 Apply now: info@bankandpolicy.org
🌐 Learn more: www.bankandpolicy.org