Optimized Transfer & Editorial Assessment Process

Professional transfer pathway for forensic accounting manuscripts that require editorial assessment, transfer recommendation, peer review, revision, final decision, or publication readiness within the ADFAN editorial ecosystem.

Transfer Workflow Legend

Symbols used in the forensic accounting manuscript transfer and editorial decision pathway.

1. Initial Editorial Assessment

The first journal evaluates scope fit, forensic novelty, methodological quality, publication ethics, similarity level, and editorial suitability before deciding whether the manuscript should continue, be rejected, or be transferred.

2. Transfer Recommendation

If the forensic accounting manuscript is academically promising but better aligned with ADFAN's thematic clusters, the editor may recommend transfer to ADFAN while maintaining editorial efficiency.

3. Peer Review Cycle

Transferred manuscripts may receive prioritized editorial assessment and enter double-blind peer review if they meet ADFAN's scope, originality, forensic methodology, and ethical standards.

4. Final Decision

After review and revision, the editor may accept the manuscript for publication in ADFAN, reject it, or recommend another transfer when a different journal is more appropriate for the forensic research.