Special Issues

Guidelines for Call for Proposals: Special Issue

Financial Research Review (FRR)                                                                                         

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Financial Research Review (FRR) invites distinguished scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit proposals for Special Issues that address emerging, impactful, and policy-relevant themes in finance and related interdisciplinary domains. The Special Issue aims to advance theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions that shape contemporary financial research and practice.

1. Purpose of the Special Issue

Special Issues are designed to:

  • Provide in-depth exploration of a focused and timely research theme
  • Encourage collaboration among leading scholars and emerging researchers
  • Promote innovative and interdisciplinary approaches in finance
  • Contribute to academic debate and policy discourse at global and regional levels

2. Scope and Thematic Areas

Proposals may cover, but are not limited to, the following areas:

  • Sustainable finance and ESG integration
  • Digital finance, fintech, and blockchain innovations
  • Financial inclusion and development economics
  • Banking, corporate finance, and governance
  • Climate finance and green investment strategies
  • Behavioral finance and decision-making
  • Public finance, taxation, and fiscal policy
  • Islamic finance and ethical financial systems
  • Financial markets, risk management, and derivatives

Interdisciplinary themes linking finance with technology, environment, governance, and social development are particularly encouraged.

3. Proposal Submission Requirements

Each Special Issue proposal should include the following components:

a. Title of the Special Issue
A concise and informative title reflecting the core theme.

b. Guest Editor(s) Information

  • Full name(s), affiliation(s), and designation(s)
  • Contact details (email and institutional address)
  • Short academic biography (100–150 words per editor)
  • Evidence of editorial/research experience (e.g., publications, prior editorial roles)

c. Rationale and Justification (500–800 words)

  • Background and significance of the proposed theme
  • Identification of research gaps and relevance to current financial discourse
  • Expected academic and policy contributions

d. Aims and Scope

  • Key objectives of the Special Issue
  • Types of contributions sought (empirical, theoretical, review, policy-oriented)

e. Proposed Topics (Indicative List)
A list of potential sub-themes or topics to guide prospective authors.

f. Target Contributors

  • Potential authors or research communities expected to contribute
  • Any confirmed contributors (if applicable)

g. Timeline (Tentative)

  • Call for papers release
  • Submission deadline
  • Review period
  • Final decision timeline
  • Expected publication date

h. Review and Editorial Plan

  • Strategy for managing peer review
  • Ensuring quality, originality, and ethical standards

4. Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be assessed based on:

  • Relevance and timeliness of the topic
  • Originality and contribution to financial research
  • Clarity and coherence of the proposal
  • Expertise and track record of Guest Editor(s)
  • Feasibility of the proposed timeline

5. Responsibilities of Guest Editors

Guest Editors are expected to:

  • Promote the Special Issue globally through academic networks
  • Manage manuscript submissions and coordinate the peer-review process
  • Ensure adherence to journal standards and ethical guidelines
  • Make editorial recommendations based on reviewers’ reports
  • Collaborate closely with the FRR editorial team throughout the process

Final publication decisions remain under the authority of the Editor-in-Chief.

6. Submission Process

Proposals should be submitted via email to the editorial office of Financial Research Review with the subject line:
“Special Issue Proposal – FRR”

All documents must be submitted in a single PDF file. Email: specialissues@spiderpublishing.com

7. Important Notes

  • Accepted Special Issues will follow the journal’s standard double-blind peer-review process
  • All submitted manuscripts must adhere to FRR author guidelines
  • The journal reserves the right to modify timelines if necessary

8. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding Special Issue proposals, please contact the FRR Editorial Office.