Submission Guidelines
 
The Bank and Policy Journal welcomes high-quality, original scholarly contributions in the fields of banking, finance, economics, political science, and interdisciplinary policy research. To maintain academic rigor, transparency, and efficient processing, authors are required to follow the submission guidelines outlined below. The journal adheres to COPE standards, and all submissions must comply with ethical and technical requirements.

The journal accepts submissions via online submission system and via email - info@bankandpolicy.org

Online Submission Portal - https://imcrapublishing.com/imcra-manuscript-submission 

Required Submission Package
• Manuscript file (.doc/.docx) - without author details
• Cover letter
• Title Page including; • Author information (names, affiliations, ORCID);  Conflict of interest declaration; Ethics approval (if applicable);  Funding acknowledgment (if applicable)

File Format Requirements
• Accepted formats: Word (.doc or .docx)
• PDF, LaTeX, Google Docs, and scanned files are not accepted
• Manuscripts must be fully editable
• Figures and tables should be inserted in-text and provided separately if required during revision
 
Cover Letter and Author Declaration
The corresponding author must provide a formal cover letter confirming the following:
Originality and Prior Publication
• The manuscript is original and unpublished.
• It is not under review elsewhere.
• No duplicate or redundant publication exists.
Relevance to the Journal
• The manuscript falls within the aims and scope of the journal.
• It provides theoretical, empirical, or policy relevance.
Research Integrity and Ethical Compliance
• No plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification.
• Proper citation and ethical content.
• Ethical approval obtained for human-subject research.
Authorship Confirmation
• All authors approved the final version.
• Accurate names, affiliations, ORCID iDs, and contact details provided.
Conflict of Interest Declaration
• All conflicts are declared, or a statement of no conflict is included.
Ethical Responsibility and Compliance

By submitting to the journal, authors affirm compliance with COPE Core Practices and commit to:
 Ethical handling of data
• Transparency and accuracy in reporting
• Avoidance of plagiarism, fabrication, and duplicate submission
Misconduct may result in:
• Rejection
• Retraction
• Institutional notification
• A five-year submission ban
Technical Quality and Presentation
Manuscripts must meet the following standards:
• Clear, academic English
• Consistent formatting
• Standard structure (Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References)
• High-quality figures/tables
• Accurate APA 7 references
Final Notes
Failure to adhere to these submission guidelines may result in delays or administrative rejection. 

The Bank and Policy Journal promotes ethical conduct, academic excellence, and professional integrity throughout the publication process.