Focus And Scope

Journal of Applied Financial Management (JAFM) focuses on the dissemination of high-quality research in the field of financial management with practical relevance and real-world application. The journal aims to bridge the gap between theoretical advancements and their application in business, government, and non-profit sectors.

Scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

Corporate Finance

Capital structure and cost of capital
Dividend policy
Mergers and acquisitions
Financial performance analysis

Investment and Capital Markets

Portfolio management
Asset valuation
Financial market behavior
Derivatives and risk hedging instruments

Risk Management

Financial risk modeling
Credit and market risk analysis
Insurance and actuarial studies
Enterprise risk management

Banking and Financial Institutions

Bank performance and regulation
Fintech and digital banking
Credit management
Microfinance and financial inclusion

Public and Nonprofit Finance

Budgeting and fiscal policy
Financial accountability in public organizations
Financial management in non-profits and NGOs

Financial Technology and Innovation

Blockchain and cryptocurrency
AI and machine learning in finance
Digital payment systems
Financial data analytics

Sustainable and Ethical Finance

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investing
Green finance
Islamic finance
Corporate social responsibility and finance