Author Appeals Policy

AEPR is dedicated to empirical rigor and transparency. We offer authors a structured process to ensure that applied economic research is evaluated fairly and accurately.

1. Valid Grounds for Appeal

• Technical Error: The decision resulted from a misinterpretation of econometric models, statistical data, or fiscal policy analysis.

• Factual Misjudgment: Reviewers made factual errors regarding economic indicators, historical data, or legal statutes.

• Bias: Clear evidence of a conflict of interest or lack of neutrality in the peer-review process.

2. Submitting an Appeal

• Timeframe: Within 20 calendar days of the decision.

• Submission: A formal letter to the Editor-in-Chief via the official portal, including a point-by-point rebuttal of the reviewers' technical critiques.

3. Appeal Review Process

• The Editor-in-Chief may reconsult the original team or invite independent reviewers with specialized econometric expertise to re-evaluate the findings.

• Communication: Authors will receive a written explanation of the final outcome within 4–8 weeks.

4. Ethics: If an appeal highlights systemic bias or data suppression, the case is referred to the Ethics Committee for a COPE-compliant investigation.