Bank and Policy

Submission Guidelines

The Bank and Policy Journal welcomes original, high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in banking, finance, economics, financial regulation, public policy, economic governance, and related interdisciplinary fields. All submissions must be written in English and comply with the journal's editorial, ethical, and technical requirements.

1. How to Submit

Authors may submit their manuscripts using one of the following methods:

• Online Submission System: https://imcrapublishing.com/imcra-manuscript-submission
• Email Submission: info@bankandpolicy.org

2. Required Submission Files

Please submit the following documents:

• Anonymous Manuscript (.doc or .docx) prepared for double-blind peer review.
• Title Page containing all author information.
• Cover Letter briefly explaining the originality, significance, and suitability of the manuscript for the journal.
• Supplementary Files (where applicable), including datasets, appendices, questionnaires, or additional figures.

3. Title Page Requirements

The Title Page should include:

• Full name of each author
• Institutional affiliation
• Country
• Email address
• ORCID iD (recommended)
• Corresponding author identification
• Funding information (if applicable)
• Conflict of Interest statement
• Acknowledgments (if applicable)

4. Cover Letter

The cover letter should briefly confirm that:

• The manuscript is original and has not been published previously.
• The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
• All authors have approved the submitted version.
• The study falls within the aims and scope of the Bank and Policy Journal.
• Any conflicts of interest and funding sources have been disclosed.

5. File Preparation

• Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) files only.
• PDF, scanned documents, image-based files, and Google Docs links are not accepted.
• The manuscript must be fully editable.
• Tables and figures should be embedded in the manuscript near their first citation.
• High-resolution original figures may be requested after acceptance.

6. Before You Submit

Before submission, please ensure that:

• The manuscript follows the journal's formatting requirements.
• The reference list is complete and formatted according to APA 7th edition.
• All tables, figures, and supplementary materials are correctly numbered and cited.
• The manuscript has been carefully proofread in English.
• Author-identifying information has been removed from the anonymous manuscript.

7. Editorial Screening

Every submission undergoes an initial editorial assessment before peer review. During this stage, the editorial office evaluates:

• Relevance to the journal's aims and scope
• Compliance with submission requirements
• Overall academic quality
• Language and presentation
• Similarity screening using plagiarism detection software
• Compliance with publication ethics

Manuscripts that do not satisfy these basic requirements may be returned to the authors for technical revision or declined before external peer review.

8. Peer Review

The Bank and Policy Journal follows a double-blind peer-review process. Neither authors nor reviewers are informed of each other's identities throughout the review process. Editorial decisions are based on reviewers' recommendations and the scientific quality of the manuscript.

9. Publication Ethics

The journal follows internationally recognized principles of publication ethics and research integrity. Authors are expected to submit original work, accurately report research findings, properly acknowledge all sources, and disclose any conflicts of interest or funding support. Plagiarism, duplicate submission, data fabrication, falsification, and other forms of publication misconduct are not tolerated.

10. Editorial Decision

Following peer review, one of the following decisions may be issued:

• Accept
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Reject

11. Contact

For questions regarding manuscript submission or the editorial process, please contact the Editorial Office at info@bankandpolicy.org.