Aim and Scope
Bank and Policy
- ISSN Print: 2790-1041
- ISSN Online: 2790-2366
- - is an international, open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing rigorous research at the intersection of banking, economics, finance, and political studies.
- Published by the International Meetings and Conferences Research Association (IMCRA Publishing), headquartered in Baku, Azerbaijan, the journal provides a global scholarly platform for academics, policymakers, practitioners, and educators.
Founded in 2021, the journal emphasizes empirical and theoretical contributions that illuminate global economic and political challenges and inform evidence-based policymaking. Its mission is to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and foster high-quality research that contributes to the scientific community and public policy debate.
Publication Frequency and Format
• Semi-Annual Publication
• Open Access Model: All content is freely accessible under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).
Editor-in-Chief:
• Dr. Rahil Najafov (Baku, Azerbaijan)
Publisher:
• International Meetings and Conferences Research Association (IMCRA Publishing)
Country: Republic of Azerbaijan
For Online Submission - https://imcrapublishing.com/imcra-manuscript-submission
AIM of JOURNAL
Bank and Policy aims to integrate insights from economics, finance, and political science to address contemporary global challenges. The journal’s mission is to:
• Publish original studies with theoretical, empirical, and applied relevance.
• Foster academic dialogue across economics, politics, public governance, and financial systems.
• Create an international platform for innovative scholarly exchange on policy design, governance models, and financial development.
SCOPE of JOURNAL
Banking & Finance
• Banking systems and financial stability
• Credit and monetary policy
• Fiscal frameworks and taxation
• State budgets and regulatory politics
• Capital markets, fintech, and market supervision
• Risk management and financial governance
• Customs policy and international financial flows
Economics
• Macroeconomic and microeconomic theory
• Econometric models, forecasting, and quantitative analysis
• International trade and globalization
• Development economics and regional growth
• Education economics and labor markets
• Behavioral and financial economics
Politics & Policy
• National and international public policy
• Political economy and governance models
• World politics, diplomacy, and comparative government
• Social policy and welfare institutions
• Global governance and institutional effectiveness (IMF, WB, UN)
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Decision-Making
The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewers’ recommendations and scientific merit.
Archiving and Repository Policy
Digital Archiving
• Internet Archive
• Institutional digital repositories
• DOI-based permanent accessibility
Print Archiving
• All issues preserved in printed volumes.
Self-Archiving
Authors may deposit:
• Preprints
• Accepted manuscripts
• Published versions
in institutional or subject repositories with proper citation.
Submission Email: info@bankandpolicy.org
Additional Policies
• Advertising Policy: The journal does not accept advertisements.
• Marketing Policy: All communications must be transparent and ethical.
• Authorship Dispute Policy: Disputes must be resolved before submission.
• Name Change Policy: Supported through correction notices.
• Research Ethics: Studies involving vulnerable populations must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki.
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