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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

The Review of Futures Markets (RFM) welcomes original and high-quality scholarly contributions from researchers, academicians, practitioners, and policymakers. Authors are requested to carefully follow the guidelines below before submitting their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system.

Preparing Your Manuscript
Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx) and written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. The manuscript should be typed in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1.5 line spacing and standard margins throughout.
Authors should ensure that the manuscript is prepared for double-blind peer review. The main document must not contain any information that could identify the author(s), including names, affiliations, acknowledgements, or self-identifying references.

Manuscript Structure
Authors are encouraged to organize their manuscripts using the following structure:
Title
Abstract (150-250 words)
Keywords (4-8 keywords)
Introduction
Literature Review
Research Methodology
Results and Discussion
Implications
Conclusion
References
Additional sections may be included where appropriate to the nature of the study.

Title Page
A separate title page should be uploaded containing:
- Full title of the manuscript
- Author name(s)
- Institutional affiliation(s)
- ORCID ID(s), where available
- Corresponding author's email address
- Postal address and contact details
This file will not be shared with reviewers.

Abstract and Keywords
The abstract should clearly state the purpose of the study, methodology, key findings, and major implications. Authors should provide between four and eight keywords that accurately reflect the content of the manuscript.

Referencing Style
The journal follows the APA (7th Edition) referencing style. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all citations and references. Wherever available, DOI information should be included.

Tables, Figures, and Illustrations
Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively and cited within the text. Each table and figure must include a clear title and source information where applicable. Authors should ensure that all graphics are of publication quality and that necessary permissions have been obtained for any copyrighted material.

Submission Checklist
Before submitting a manuscript, authors should confirm that:
- The submission has not been published previously.
- The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
- The manuscript complies with the journal's formatting requirements.
- All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
- The manuscript has been anonymized for double-blind review.
- All authors have approved the final version of the submission.

Supplementary Files
Authors may upload supplementary materials, including datasets, research instruments, appendices, multimedia files, or other supporting documents that enhance the transparency and reproducibility of the research.

Review Process
All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a double-blind peer review process. Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewer comments. Submission of a manuscript does not guarantee acceptance for publication.

Submission through OJS
Authors must submit manuscripts electronically through the journal's Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. During submission, authors will be required to enter metadata, upload manuscript files, and complete the necessary declarations.
Incomplete submissions may be returned to authors for correction before entering the review process.

Contact
For questions regarding manuscript preparation or submission, authors may contact the Editorial Office through the journal's official email address provided on the website.

Copyright Notice

Copyright of all articles published in the Review of Futures Markets (RFM) is held by the Journal. Upon acceptance of a manuscript for publication, authors transfer copyright to the Journal, thereby granting the Publisher the exclusive right to publish, reproduce, distribute, archive, and disseminate the work in all forms and media, whether print, electronic, or digital.
Authors affirm that the submitted manuscript is original, has not been published elsewhere, is not under consideration by another publication, and does not infringe upon any copyright, proprietary, or intellectual property rights of third parties. Authors are solely responsible for securing permission to reproduce any copyrighted material included in their work.
All articles published in the Review of Futures Markets are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license permits users to read, download, copy, distribute, transmit, adapt, and build upon the published work for non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given to the original publication, a link to the license is included, and any modifications are clearly indicated.

Privacy Statement

The Review of Futures Markets (RFM) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. Personal information collected through the journal's website and manuscript submission system, including names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and other contact details, will be used solely for the purposes of journal administration, manuscript processing, peer review, publication, indexing, and scholarly communication.
The information provided to the journal will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties for commercial, marketing, or non-academic purposes. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized members of the editorial and publishing team who require such information to perform their duties related to the management and publication of scholarly content.
The journal takes reasonable measures to maintain the security and integrity of personal information and to ensure that data is handled in accordance with accepted standards of academic publishing and professional ethics.
By registering with the journal, submitting a manuscript, accepting a review assignment, or otherwise participating in the publication process, users consent to the collection and use of their information for the legitimate operation of the journal.
Published articles may contain author names, affiliations, ORCID identifiers, and other scholarly metadata necessary for citation, indexing, discoverability, and academic attribution. Such information forms part of the permanent scholarly record.
For questions regarding privacy practices or the handling of personal information, users may contact the Editorial Office through the journal's official contact channels.