About the Journal

The Kateb International Journal of Economics and Management, published by Kateb University, is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that follows a double-blind review process. It is issued on a biannual basis and provides open access to its full content. The journal specializes in the fields of trade economics, business administration, and public administration, with a focus on both Afghanistan and the broader international context.

The primary mission of the journal is to advance the production and exchange of knowledge in economics and management through the regular publication of high-quality scientific research. It seeks to foster academic collaboration, address contemporary economic and managerial challenges across societies—particularly in Afghanistan—and contribute to the expansion of knowledge frontiers while offering evidence-based solutions for sustainable development.

The journal welcomes both original research articles and review papers from scholars that explore significant and emerging issues in its areas of focus. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review by other journals.

Journal History

The scientific-research journal, Kāteb Journal of Economics and Management, began its operations in 2013 (1392 Solar Year) under the title “Kāteb Scientific-Specialized Quarterly,” which was published as thematic special issues in collaboration with various faculties of Kāteb University.

However, since 2021 (1400 Solar Year), after obtaining official authorization from the Ministry of Higher Education, the publication shifted its focus to economic and managerial topics and continued its activities as the "Kāteb Biannual Journal of Economics and Management."

In 2023 (1402 Solar Year), the Kāteb Journal of Economics and Management successfully acquired national accreditation from the Ministry of Higher Education. Aiming to increase its scientific impact, the journal now seeks to continue its work under the title “Kāteb International Journal of Economics and Management.”

By adhering to international publishing standards and collaborating with distinguished reviewers and editorial board members, the journal endeavors to provide a suitable opportunity for the publication of original and high-quality research from faculty members and researchers in Afghanistan and the region, within the scope of the journal's activities.

The journal holds international standard serial numbers for both its electronic (ISSN: 3006-6093) and print (ISSN: 3006-6085) formats, and complies with all regulations and guidelines for the publication of scientific-research articles. Utilizing an Open Access approach, the journal facilitates wide dissemination and utilization of research findings. All authors and personnel involved with the journal are committed to upholding the ethical principles of publication and maintaining its scientific quality and credibility

  Bibliographic Information

Title

Kateb International Journal of Economics and Management

Journal Abbreviated Title

  Majalla-yi bayn al-milalī-yi iqtiṣād va mudīriyyat-i Kātib.

Journal Title Acronym

  KIJEM

Persian Title

 Majalla-yi bayn al-milalī-yi iqtiṣād va mudīriyyat-i Kātib

ISSN

  Print : 3006-6085
  Online: 3006-6093

   

Subject Area and Category

  

Business Economics,
Business Administration
and Public Administration.

Subject Coverage

  

Description

The Kateb International Journal of Economics and Management, published by Kateb University, is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that follows a double-blind review process. It is issued on a biannual basis and provides open access to its full content. The journal specializes in the fields of trade economics, business administration, and public administration, with a focus on both Afghanistan and the broader international context.

Language

 English and Persian Dari

Start Year

 2013 (originally launched as Kateb Scientific Quarterly)

Frequency

 Biannual (two issues per year)

Editor-in-Chief

  Dr. Mohammad Hakim Haidar and Dr. Azizullah Khalili

Director-in-Charge

  Najibullah Arshad

Place of Publication

 Kabul, Afghanistan

Publisher

  Kateb University

Status

   Active

Refereed

  Yes

Peer Review Type

  Double Blind Peer Review

Primary Review Time

  10 days, approximately

Acceptance and Publication Time

  12 Weeks

Manuscript acceptance rate

  60%

Reference Style

  APA Style

ORCID iDs

  The ORCID identifier is required.

LC No.

 

DDC No.

  

URL

  https://kjem.kateb.edu.af

Type of Material

  Serial (Periodical)

Type of Access

  Open Access (OA)

Type of License

Creative Commons — Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Open Access Statement

 

ateb International Journal of Economics and Management, is a fully open-access journal, which means that all articles are available on the Web to all users immediately upon publication. All content of the Journal is published with open access under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). Benefits of open access for authors include:

           - Authors retain copyright to their work.

           - Free access for all users worldwide.

           - Increased visibility and readership.

           - No spatial constraints.

           - Rapid publication.

The Policy of Screening for Plagiarism

  Farsi-language manuscripts submitted to the journal are checked for originality and plagiarism using Samim Noor software (www.samimnoor.ir), and English-language manuscripts are checked using the iThenticate plagiarism detection software (www.ithenticate.com). This is to ensure their authenticity and absence of plagiarism.

In the event that plagiarism is detected, the journal office will immediately reject the submitted manuscript. Furthermore, if at any point during the acceptance process it is determined that a manuscript has violated the regulations pertaining to plagiarism, copyright, or publishing ethics, it will be rejected.

However, if the content similarity of a manuscript is limited and only slightly exceeds 25%, the manuscript will not be approved at the initial stage. The author will be requested to make the necessary revisions based on the similarity report. The manuscript will only be accepted into the specialized peer-review process upon confirmation of the revisions and full assurance that all instances of duplication or similarity have been adequately addressed.

Retraction Policy

In the event that an article's findings are determined to be unreliable due to scientific error, research misconduct, or violation of publishing ethics—or if the article is found to include plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification of results, or misconduct in research reporting—the journal will proceed with the retraction of its credibility.

In such instances, the original article will be marked with a "Retracted" label, but its PDF version will remain accessible to readers to maintain transparency. Additionally, an Official Retraction Statement will be cross-linked to the published version of the article.

The Retraction Statement will typically include an explanation of the reasons for the decision and, if necessary, the authors' position (their agreement or disagreement).

Complaint Process

 The authors have the right to complain and ask explanation if they perceive any misconduct in any applicable policies and ethical guidelines. The authors can raise their complaints by submitting a letter to: [email protected]. We follow the COPE guidelines on responding to whistleblowers, which include protecting anonymity. All the complaints regarding delinquencies in the work processes are investigated according to the prevailing publication ethics practices. An author or any other scholar may submit their complaints about any issues related to:

          - Plagiarism;

          - Copyright violation;

          - Deceiving in research results or wrong research results;

          - Violations of the research ethics and integrity;

          - Unrevealed conflicts of interest;

          - Bias in the review process;

          - Manuscript processing time is unusually late;

          - The peer-review comments are unsatisfactory; and  

            - Authorship issues.

Type of Publication (Processing Charges and Publication Charges)

 No publication charges are required from the author.

  Full-text access: Open Access

Revenue Sources

Supported by the Sponsoring Organization (Kateb University)

Policy for Dealing with Complaints

Once a complaint is received, at first, an acknowledgment is sent to the complainant with the assurance that appropriate action will be taken on the complaint within three working days, excluding the complaint receiving date. The investigation process is initiated by the journal handling team according to the directions of the Editor-In-Chief. After the investigation is over, a meeting is held with a complete report on the complaint. The decision has been made and the same is forwarded to the concerned scholar through his/her submitted email ID. 

Copyright owner / Copyright holder

Authors retain unrestricted copyrights and publishing rights. The author has complete control over the work (e.g., retains the right to reuse, distribute, republish, etc.).

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:

  1. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).
  2. Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.

Authorship

The consent of all authors, as well as related authorities/institutions, has been received prior to the submission of the manuscript. The order of the authors (as to be reflected in the published article) has been established. The adding or deleting of authors once the manuscript has been accepted for publication would have to be accompanied by a signed statement of consent from all authors. All authors have contributed significantly to the research. Authors are obligated to participate in the peer review process, providing retractions/corrections/amendments when necessary. All conflicts of interest/financial support have been declared. Any changes or corrections to a published work require the consent of all authors.

COPE

 Kateb International Journal of Economics and Management, follows the policies and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and abides by its Code of Conduct in dealing with potential cases of misconduct.

Digital Archiving Policy

 Kateb International Journal of Economics and Management, strives to maintain a secure and permanent digital archive of its articles. This repository ensures long-term access to the research and guarantees prolonged preservation by periodically updating digital formats in accordance with new standards.