Journal History

The Journal of Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Social Sciences (JAFESS) originated from the Faculty Publication Forum (FPF), an institutional initiative established at CamEd Business School in 2016 to build an institutional research culture, foster academic discourse, and showcase faculty research output. Between 2016 and 2020, the FPF served as an internal platform for scholarly sharing. In 2020—to expand its academic scope, establish rigorous peer-review standards, reach an international research audience, and align with CamEd's long-term vision of driving societal impact through research—the publication was subsequently rebranded and formally established as an independent scholarly journal named JAFESS. Coinciding with its rebranding in 2020, JAFESS was granted its official International Standard Serial Numbers for both Print (ISSN: 2708-616X) and Online (ISSN: 2708-6178) editions by the ISSN International Centre.

Initially, from 2020 to early 2022, JAFESS exclusively published its content in print format. In late 2022, the journal transitioned to digital publishing using a WordPress-based platform. To enhance editorial workflows and align with global publishing infrastructure, the journal migrated to Open Journal Systems (OJS 3.3.0.16) in early 2024. Coinciding with this OJS migration, JAFESS formally attained official Crossref Member status and began assigning Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to all newly published articles as well as retroactively for its catalog. In early 2026, the platform was further upgraded to OJS 3.4.0.10. Since its rebranding, JAFESS has operated with its own strategic direction and governance framework, while the FPF continues its separate mission within the institution.

Journal Description

Journal of Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Social Sciences (JAFESS) is a double-blind peer-reviewed, diamond open access scholarly journal published by CamEd Business School, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Print ISSN: 2708-616X

Online ISSN: 2708-6178

Journal DOI: 10.62458/160224

Aim and Scope

The primary purpose of JAFESS is to publish scholarly research papers in accounting, finance, economics, and social sciences. The journal's emphasis is on exploring emerging business, economic, and social issues within developing and emerging economies.

Type of Articles

JAFESS welcomes submissions encompassing a broad range of research, including, but not limited to:

• Empirical Studies
• Theoretical Analyses
• Methodological Papers
• Review Articles
• Case Studies

Publication Cycle

Recognizing the importance of the timely dissemination of research findings, accepted articles are published online immediately as soon as they are ready, with all articles formally collected into semi-annual issues every June and December.

• Issue 1: January – June
• Issue 2: July – December 

Readership

JAFESS serves a global audience. Its readership spans across academic researchers, scholars, policymakers, and professionals in the fields of accounting, finance, economics, and the broader social sciences, who seek cutting-edge analysis of emerging economic and social issues in developing and emerging economies.

 

Editorial and Publication Policies

JAFESS strictly aligns its ethical infrastructure with the international standards set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). To maintain transparency, detailed core operational guidelines are categorized below:

Core Publishing Model

Diamond Open Access: Fully sponsored by CamEd Business School. There are no submission fees, article processing charges (APCs), or publication fees for authors. All content is freely available without charge to users or their institutions. Read JAFESS APCs Policy and Advertising Policy in detail.

Licensing: Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing for maximum dissemination while preserving author attribution. Read JAFESS Copyright and Licensing Policy.

Archiving: Long-term preservation of all published volumes is secured permanently. Review full protocols of JAFESS Digital and Self-Archiving Policy.

Research Integrity and Ethics

JAFESS is fully committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. The Editorial Board assumes responsibility for:

• Rigorous Peer Review: Systematically vetting research logic, verifying methodology soundness, and checking all submissions for plagiarism.
• Ethical Oversight: Maintaining clear protocols to investigate misconduct and retracting published papers if academic fraud or critical errors are discovered post-publication.
• Process Transparency: Protecting and enforcing the complete fairness and anonymity of our double-blind peer review system.

Academic Integrity: All submitted manuscripts undergo strict automated plagiarism screening using premium detection software to determine text overlap and AI-generated text. Review screening rules and similarity thresholds in JAFESS Plagiarism and Academic Integrity Policy.

Authorship Criteria: Authorship must be restricted to individuals who have made a significant intellectual contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. Read JAFESS Authorship Policy in detail. 

Conflicts of Interest: All authors, reviewers, and handling editors must formally disclose personal, financial, or professional relationships that could inappropriately influence or bias research. Read JAFESS Conflict of Interest Policy.

Human and Animal Rights: Empirical studies involving human participants must verify prior Institutional Review Board (RIB) approval, ethical compliance, and informed consent. Live animal subjects are outside JAFESS standard scope. Review detailed ethical compliance in JAFESS Research Ethics Policy.

Peer Review and Reservation

Peer Review Workflow: Evaluation follows an independent, double-anonymous peer-review framework utilizing external experts. For breakdowns, criteria, and processing timelines, read the comprehensive Peer Review Policy.

Record Amendments: JAFESS is committed to maintaining the permanent integrity of scholarly record. Read JAFESS Corrections, Alerts, and Retractions Policy in detail. 

Ready to make a submission? Please read the Author Guidelines.