Appeal & Complaints

Appeals and Complaints Policy
Ethiconomics: Journal of Islamic Banking and Finance is committed to handling all appeals and complaints fairly, transparently, and in a timely manner.
Accepted Appeal Types
01 Editorial Decision Appeals
  • Manuscript rejection
  • Major revision requests
  • Retraction decisions
  • Withdrawal request denials
02 Process Complaints
  • Unfair review process
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Unprofessional behavior
  • Ethics violations
Appeal Procedure
No Step
1 Submit written appeal within 30 days
2 Include all supporting evidence
3 Avoid emotional or offensive language
4 Focus on facts and substance
5 Wait for confirmation receipt
6 Review by appeals committee
7 Final decision within 30 working days
Appeals Committee
Appeals will be handled by a special committee consisting of:
  • Editor in Chief
  • Two editorial board members
  • Independent expert (if needed)
Appeal Template
Subject: Appeal - [Manuscript ID/Complaint]To: Appeals Committee - EthiconomicsDear Appeals Committee,I am submitting an appeal regarding [describe decision/incident] related to [manuscript ID/incident date].Reason for appeal: [Explain in detail]Supporting evidence: [List supporting documents]Expected resolution: [What you hope to achieve]Sincerely,
[Name]
[Affiliation]
[Email]
Complainant Protection
✓Complainant identity kept confidential ✓No retaliation against complainants
✓Fair process for all parties ✓Complete documentation of appeal process
Processing Timeline
Receipt confirmation 3 working days
Initial review 15 working days
Final decision 30 working days
Result communication Via official email
Appeal Contact
Email ethiconomics@gmail.com
Subject line Must include: “APPEAL - [ID/Name]”