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The Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences (JEF) publishes theoretical and emprical research in the field of Economic and Financial Sciences. Manuscripts published in JEF fall mostly in the areas of auditing, corporate finance, corporate governance, economics, econometrics, financial accounting, financial planning, investment management, management accounting and taxation in the emerging market. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
31 October 2025

Editorial

 
South Africa’s informal economy: The need to lift the veil  
Derick Blaauw
10 October 2025

Original Research

 
Linking wealth and household head traits via quantile multilevel models in South Africa  
Kabeya C. Mulamba
31 August 2025

Table of Contents

 
Table of Contents Vol 17 No 1 (2024)  
Editorial Office
07 August 2025

Original Research

 
Illustrative examples of accounting for simple swipe-only credit card rewards programmes  
Sophia M. Brink
30 June 2025

Original Research

 
Board independence and dividend distributions in South African listed family firms  
Gabriela dos Santos, Suzette Viviers, Elmarie Venter
07 May 2025

Original Research

 
Value relevance of discretionary and non-discretionary disclosure across reporting environments  
Jacques Totowa, Thabang Mokoaleli-Mokoteli
15 April 2025

Original Research

 
The challenges of digital accounting systems in the South African telecommunications industry  
Aanisah Miller, Vusani Moyo, Daniel Schutte
14 March 2025

Original Research

 
Exploring the perceived value-behavioural intention link: An Islamic banking perspective  
Mornay Roberts-Lombard, Aalia Variava, Irfaan Baig, Rahilca Chavoos
04 December 2024

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
07 November 2024
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 Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible

 
The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026.  
Posted: 2025-12-01

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Posted: 2025-11-26

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Notification: Thank You, Volume 18 Reviewers!

 

We would like to recognize and thank the reviewers who helped ensure the high quality of the research published in Volume 18 of the Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences. Your contributions are invaluable! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.

 
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Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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