Join the Editorial Board

The Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS) invites qualified researchers and professionals to join our Editorial Board. As JPDS continues to grow and strengthen its scholarly presence, we are expanding our Board to ensure rigorous peer review, greater disciplinary representation, and higher editorial standards.

JPDS is a fully open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research across accounting, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, corporate governance, sustainability reporting, fintech, and related interdisciplinary domains. We welcome theoretical, empirical, experimental, and applied research that contributes meaningfully to the accounting discipline.

Who Are We Looking For?

We seek active, independent scholars with a strong research background in any field related to JPDS’s scope, including but not limited to:

  • Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation
  • Governance, Political Institutions, and Decision-Making
  • Social Policy, Health Policy, and Education Policy
  • Economic Policy, Development Policy, and Public Finance
  • Environmental and Sustainability Policy
  • Policy Implementation, Monitoring, and Assessment
  • Comparative Policy Studies and International Policy Research

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in accounting or a closely related field.
  • Be an active researcher with a sustained publication record (Scopus/WoS preferred).
  • Have experience as a reviewer or editor for scholarly journals OR possess demonstrated expertise in academic research.
  • Demonstrate adherence to ethical research and publishing practices (COPE compliance).

Exceptional early-career researchers with strong publication momentum are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities of Editorial Board Members

Editorial Board Members play a crucial role in maintaining the quality, transparency, and integrity of the review process. Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting initial assessment of assigned manuscripts.
  • Selecting and recommending qualified peer reviewers.
  • Making editorial recommendations based on reviewer reports.
  • Ensuring compliance with JPDS’s editorial, ethical, and reporting standards.
  • Promoting JPDS within your academic and professional networks.
  • Contributing insights on emerging research areas to support strategic editorial development.

Expected workload: Handling 4–6 manuscripts per year depending on your expertise and availability.

Benefits of Joining JPDS’s Editorial Board

Editorial Board Members receive the following benefits:

  • Editorial recognition: Your profile will be featured on the JPDS Editorial Board page.
  • Professional visibility: Strengthen your academic profile and enhance your editorial experience.
  • Leadership opportunities: Eligibility for Associate Editor or Section Editor positions based on performance.
  • Networking: Engage with international scholars and reviewers from diverse regions.
  • Early access: Review cutting-edge research before publication.
  • Certificates of service are issued annually for academic and institutional recognition.

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria and wish to join JPDS’s Editorial Board, please submit the following:

  1. Full Name & Affiliation
  2. ORCID ID
  3. Scopus Author ID
  4. CV (including publication record and expertise)
  5. Brief statement of interest (max 200 words)

Send your application to editor@arabianjbmr.com, with the subject line “Application – JPDS Editorial Board Member”

Applications are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Selection Committee. Successful applicants will be contacted with onboarding details.