Editor-in-chief: Prof. Abhulimen R. Anao Benson ldahosa University, Benin City
ISSN (Print): 2141 - 1220
ISSN (Online): 2659 - 1952
The International Journal of Accounting & Finance (IJAF) is established for the purpose of publishing and maintaining high-quality research in accountancy and finance. Nigerian-based and worldwide in scope, IJAF seeks to provide a global forum to enhance communication among academics and professionals in emerging areas of accountancy and finance research and practice. This will be achieved through methodological strategies of understanding and solving critical developing problems and issues related to accountancy and finance.
Conceptual and empirical submissions are encouraged to all areas of accountancy and finance and other cognate disciplines such as:
Established Areas:
Emergent Areas:
Editor-in Chief | Prof. Abhulimen R. Anao Benson Idahosa University, Benin City |
Prof. Taiwo Asaolu | Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria |
Prof. Chibuike Uche | Leiden University, Netherlands |
Prof. Francis Ojaide, OON | University of Jos, Jos |
Prof. Kabiru Dandago | Bayero University, Kano |
Dr. Akintola Owolabi | Lagos Business School |
John Evbodaghe | (Registrar/Chief Executive) The institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria |
Dr. Ben Ukaegbu | (Deputy Registrar, Technical Services) The institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria |
Prof. Felix Amenkhienan | Radford University, Virgina, USA |
Prof. Ademola Ariyo | University of Ibadan, Nigeria |
Prof. Eno Inanga | Nassaulaan, Maastricht, Netherlands |
Dr. Keiran James | University of Queensland, Australia |
Prof. Tony Tinker | Barunch College, City University of New York, USA |
Prof. Eddy Omolehinwa | University of Lagos, Nigeria |
Prof. Afolobi Soyode | University of Ibadan, Nigeria |
NAME | ADDRESS |
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Prof. Simeon Arowomole | University of Lagos |
Prof. Afolabi Soyode |
University of Ibadan |
Prof. Bernard Aigbokhan |
Ambrose Alli University |
Prof. Bob Osaze |
University of Benin |
Prof. Rufus Akintoye |
Babcock University |
Prof. Sebastian Maimako |
University of Jos |
Prof. Emmanuel Kighir |
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina |
Prof. Peter Eriki |
University of Benin |
Prof. Ademola Ariyo |
University of Ibadan |
Prof. Bernard Agbonifoh |
Samuel Adegboye University, Ogwa, Edo State. |
Prof. Mohammed Tanko |
Kaduna State University |
Prof. Mike Obadan |
University of Benin |
Prof. (Mrs) Grace Akinola |
Obafemi Awolowo University |
Prof. Chinwuba Okafor |
University of Benin |
Prof. Francis Iyoha |
Covenant University |
Prof. Patrick Enyi |
Babcock University |
Dr Bode Akinwande |
London Metropolitan University |
Dr Isaiah Oino |
University of East London |
Prof. Austine Nweze |
Enugu State University |
Prof Ndubisi Nwokoma |
University of Lagos |
Dr Olugbenga Coker |
Minority Rights Group International, London |
Dr Toyin Popoola |
Universiti of Utara, Malaysia |
Prof. Omo Aregbeyan |
University of Ibadan |
Dr (Mrs) Taiwo Fadiran |
Adekunle Ajasin University |
Dr. (Mrs) Solabomi Ajibolade |
University of Lagos |
Dr Ajisafe Rufus Adebayo |
Obafemi Awolowo University |
Prof. Semiu Babatunde Adeyemi |
University of Lagos |
Prof. Francis K. Emeni |
University of Benin |
Prof. Francis Iyoha |
Covenant University |
Dr. Opeyemi Akinniyi |
University of Maiduguri |
Dr. Ijeoma Anaso |
University of Maiduguri |
Dr. Sunday C. Okaro |
Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
Dr. Tunji Siyanbola |
Babcock University |
Dr. Abubakar Kasum |
University of Ilorin |
Dr. Folajimi Adegbie |
Babcock University |
Dr. Muideen Isiaka |
Bells University |
Prof. Oluyombo Onafowokan |
Pan Atlantic University, Lagos |
Dr. Wale Oyebamiji |
Babcock University, Illishan |
Editorial Procedure
All authors will receive notification of acknowledgment comprising a Manuscript ID upon the receipt of the submission, and the Editorial decision concerning publication.
IJAF maintains a double-blind peer-review process. Manuscripts accepted for publication are sent to reviewers. Authors may be allowed to suggest names of at least three probable reviewers at the time of submission of their manuscript to IJAF, but the Guest editors will make the final decision. The Guest editors are not, however, obligatory to use any or all the nominated reviewers.
Notification of the editorial decision is usually provided within four to eight weeks from the submission of the manuscript. Publication of solicited manuscripts is not guaranteed. In most cases, manuscripts are accepted conditionally, pending an author's revision of the material.
As articles are double-blind reviewed, material that might identify authorship of the paper should not be placed on the Anonymous Text (i.e. the manuscript body text). Authors are required to use the Structured Title Page Information only for identification and other information about the title, abstract, keywords, authors, acknowledgment, funding, and paper classification.
For full information, authors are directed to read Authors Guidelines of the
IJAF.
In the peer-review procedure, the IJAF ensure two referees independently assess the scientific quality of the submitted manuscripts.
Peer reviewers are sometimes called “experts” chosen by journal editors to provide written assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of written research. The peer review process serves the purpose of improving the reporting of research as well as identifying the most appropriate and highest quality material for the review.
IJAF adopts seven stages for its quality criteria evaluation of the manuscripts submitted. These are:
Comments to authors are about the appropriateness and adequacy of the theoretical or conceptual framework, literature review, method, results and discussion, implications to society, practice, theory and method, and conclusions. Reviewers often include suggestions for the strengthening of the manuscript. Comments to the editor are in the nature of the significance of the work and its potential contribution to the literature.
For full information, reviewers are directed to read Reviewers’ Guidelines of the IJAF.
The Publisher ensures that the paper observes the correct style (in-text citations, the reference list, and tables are typical areas of concern, clarity, and grammar). The authors are asked to respond to any minor queries by the Publisher. Following these corrections, page proofs are emailed to the corresponding authors for their final approval. At this point, only essential changes are accepted. Finally, the article appears in the pages of the Review and is posted on-line.
The IJAF and V/I Publishers consider and reflect in its publication the highest ethical considerations. We expect all our stakeholders, namely: authors, editors, reviewers, editorial board members to abide by the Journal’s Code of Ethics.
The author(s) must ensure that manuscript submitted to IJAF review reflects an original work. The author is expected to check the document for any possible similarity or plagiarism index by employing a programme such as TurnItIn or any other software prior to submitting its manuscript to the Review Editorial Office.
Paper submitted to the IJAF must fall within the acceptable similarity index range of 20%.
As part of the review process, the Guest Editor is expected to present full reports of the originality check for each manuscript to the Editor-in-Chief for confirmation of similarity index range acceptability.
The decision to accept or reject a manuscript is determined in 2 to 3 months, that is, average of 10 weeks. In addition, the IJAF maintains an average of 3 to 4 months from the time of submission to publication.
The Corresponding Author is allowed to add or remove any co-author to and from the list after the first submission to the Review. However, such a request must be made in writing to the Editor in Chief, who will convey in writing his consent to the Corresponding Author.
IJAF receives articles written in English for publication in the review by adopting the APA Style Guide. In addition, manuscripts submitted for the IJAF conference must be in English.
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Illustrative Examples:
Book with the place of publication - Airey, D. (2014). Logo design love: A guide to creating iconic brand identities. Berkeley, CA: New Riders.
Book with editors & edition - Collins, C., & Jackson, S. (Eds.). (2010). Sport in Aotearoa/New Zealand society. South Melbourne, Australia: Thomson.
Book with same author & publisher - MidCentral District Health Board. (2009). District annual plan 2008/09. Palmerston North, New Zealand: Author.
Chapter in an edited book - Dear, J., & Underwood, M. (2006). What is the role of exercise in the prevention of back pain? In D. MacAuley& T. Best (Eds.), Evidence-based sports medicine (2nd ed., pp. 257-280). Malden, MA: Blackwell.
Journal article with more than one author (print) - Gabbett, T., Jenkins, D., & Abernethy, B. (2010). Physical collisions and injury during professional rugby league skills training. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 13(6), 578-583.
Journal article - 8 or more authors - Crooks, C., Ameratunga, R., Brewerton, M., Torok, M., Buetow, S., Brothers, S., … Jorgensen, P. (2010). Adverse reactions to food in New Zealand children aged 0-5 years. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1327). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1327/4469/
Internet - no author, no date--Pet therapy. (n.d.). Retrieved from htttp://www.holisticonline.com/stress/stress_pet-therapy.htm
Internet - Organisation / Corporate author-- SPCA New Zealand. (2012). Your dog may be dying from the heat [Press release]. Retrieved from http://www.rnzspca.org.nz/news/press-releases/360-your-dog-may-be- dying-from-the-heat
Act (statute / legislation) -- Copyright Act 1994. (2011, October 7). Retrieved from http://www.legislation.govt.my
Blog post -- Liz and Ellory. (2011, January 19). The day of dread(s) [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/Victoria/Melbourne/St- Kilda/blog-669396.html
Brochure / Pamphlet (no author) - Ageing well: How to be the best you can be [Brochure]. (2009). Wellington, New Zealand: Ministry of Health.
Conference Paper - Williams, J., & Seary, K. (2010). Bridging the divide: Scaffolding the learning experiences of the mature age student. In J. Terrell (Ed.), Making the Links: Learning, teaching and high-quality student outcomes. Proceedings of the 9th Conference of the New Zealand Association of Bridging Educators (p. 104-116). Wellington, New Zealand.
DVD / Video / Motion Picture (including Clickview&Youtube)--Gardiner, A., Curtis, C., & Michael, E. (Producers), & Waititi, T. (Director). (2010). Boy, Welcome to my interesting world [DVD]. New Zealand: Transmission.
Magazine - Ng, A. (2011, October-December). Brush with history. Habitus, 13, 83-87.
Newspaper article (no author)--Little blue penguins homeward bound. (2011, November 23). Manawatu Standard, p. 5
Podcast (audio or video) -- Rozaieski, B. (2011). Logan cabinet shoppe: Episode 37: Entertainment center molding [Video podcast]. Retrieved from http://blip.tv/xxx
Software (including apps - UBM Medica.(2010). iMIMS (Version1.2.0) [Mobile application software].Retrieved from http://itunes.apple.com
Television programme - Flanagan, A., &Philipson, A. (Series producers & directors).(2011). 24 hours in A & E [Television series]. Belfast, Ireland: Channel 4.
Thesis (print) - Smith, T. L. (2008). Change, choice and difference: The case of RN to BN degree programmes for registered nurses (Master’s thesis). The Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.
Thesis (online) - Mann, D. L. (2010). Vision and expertise for interceptive actions in sport (Doctoral dissertation, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia). Retrieved from http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/44704.
Real Academia Espanola. (2001). Diccionario de la lingua Espanola
[Dictionary of the Spanish Language] (22nd ed.). Madrid, Spain: Author.
Authors must save copies of the manuscript's reviews and decision letters outside of IJAF's electronic Editorial Management System (EMS). Records will remain available on the EMS only for 12 months after the final decision. All files older than 12 months will be archived in the EMS. EMS's archived files are inaccessible for IJAF authors and the IJAF office.
Together with the paper being submitted, authors are requested to enclose a copy of any other paper, whether or not published elsewhere, which shares data or modelling analysis with the proposed manuscript. The implications of the submitted manuscript must be clearly distinguishable from other such papers. If the proposed paper is founded on an experiment, survey, or other data manipulations, participants/respondents, or variables involved in that collection are reflected in the paper, authors are required to include a document defining and clarifying the circumstances and estimating any impact on the results. The instrument may be sent to reviewers. All reviews are blind.
Please note that IJAF's policy entails revisions to be submitted within six months of the date of the review letter. Otherwise, the manuscript will automatically be withdrawn from IJAF's lively files.
Authors whose papers have been accepted for publication must ensure its conformity to IJAF's requirements as detailed in the ICAN: International Journal of Accounting and Finance (IJAF) Author Guidelines.
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