Call for Editor In Chief

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Journal of Economics and Financial Affairs (JEFA) is pleased to invite applications and nominations for the position of Editor-in-Chief. Published by SPIDER Publishing, JEFA is dedicated to publishing high-quality research in economics, finance, banking, financial markets, public finance, development economics, and related disciplines.

The journal seeks a visionary and experienced academic leader to provide strategic direction, uphold rigorous scholarly standards, and enhance its international academic visibility. The Editor-in-Chief will play a central role in shaping editorial policy, strengthening peer review quality, expanding global engagement, and positioning the journal for long-term academic impact within the economics and finance research community.

This position is voluntary and non-remunerated, with an initial three-year term, renewable based on performance and mutual agreement.

Role and Responsibilities

The Editor-in-Chief will:

• Provide academic and strategic leadership

• Oversee the peer review and editorial decision-making process

• Appoint and coordinate Associate Editors and Editorial Board members

• Ensure high scholarly and ethical standards in accordance with international best practices

• Promote the journal within global economics and finance research communities

• Support indexing, abstracting, and visibility initiatives

Benefits

Although voluntary, the position offers:

• Prestigious leadership recognition in an international economics and finance journal

• Enhanced academic visibility and professional distinction

• Opportunity to shape the journal’s intellectual direction and growth

• International networking and scholarly collaboration opportunities

• Formal certificate of appointment

• Potential renewal and long-term editorial leadership engagement

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should:

• Hold a doctoral degree in Economics, Finance, or a closely related field

• Demonstrate a strong and active publication record in reputable peer-reviewed journals

• Have prior editorial or substantial peer-review experience

• Exhibit leadership capacity and commitment to research integrity

Senior and internationally recognized scholars are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.