The African Journal of Finance, Taxation, and Fiscal Policy (AJFTFP) adopts a strict double-blind peer review system to guarantee objectivity, academic rigor, and impartiality. The identity of authors is concealed from reviewers, and the identity of reviewers is concealed from authors throughout the entire evaluation lifecycle.
Managing Editor screens formatting, scope, and verifies Turnitin similarity is < 15% (single source < 3%).
Manuscripts are assigned to at least two (2) independent subject-matter expert reviewers.
Reviewers assess theoretical depth, econometric rigor, data accuracy, policy relevance, and original contribution.
Editor-in-Chief synthesizes reviewer reports and communicates decision (Accept, Minor Revisions, Revise & Resubmit, or Reject).
Meets all academic standards and is accepted directly for production.
Author addresses minor textual or referencing adjustments within 7–10 days.
Substantial data, empirical, or theoretical revision required for second-round review.
Falls outside scope, contains fatal methodological flaws, or fails originality rules.