Publication
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Escalate: Economics and Business Journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Takaza Innovatix Labs Ltd. The journal is committed to disseminating high-quality original research in economics, management, business, accounting, and related academic disciplines.

Beginning with the publication cycle commencing in August 2026, the journal adopts a quarterly publication schedule consisting of four regular issues within each twelve-month cycle. The publication months are August, November, February, and May, maintaining an interval of approximately three months between regular issues.

The revised publication framework replaces the previous three-issue annual arrangement and is designed to strengthen editorial coordination, enhance publication planning, and ensure the consistent dissemination of scholarly contributions.

All submitted manuscripts remain subject to editorial screening, independent scholarly assessment, peer-review procedures, publication ethics, and production requirements. The regular publication schedule does not override editorial standards or guarantee acceptance within a particular publication period.

Publication Cycle 2026–2027
The first regular issue is scheduled for August 2026, followed by November 2026, February 2027, and May 2027. This four-issue sequence repeats in subsequent publication cycles.

FIRST PUBLICATION PERIOD Issue 1 August 2026

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The opening issue of the quarterly publication cycle, featuring original peer-reviewed research and scholarly contributions.

SECOND PUBLICATION PERIOD Issue 2 November 2026

02

The second regular issue, continuing the publication of academically rigorous research across the journal's scope.

THIRD PUBLICATION PERIOD Issue 3 February 2027

03

The third regular issue of the publication cycle, maintaining the journal's quarterly schedule across consecutive calendar years.

FOURTH PUBLICATION PERIOD Issue 4 May 2027

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The concluding issue of the twelve-month publication cycle, completing the regular publication sequence before the next August cycle.

ⓘ Important Publication Notice

The publication months listed above represent the journal's regular scheduling framework and should not be interpreted as guaranteed release dates. Actual publication dates may vary depending on peer-review completion, editorial decisions, manuscript readiness, and production requirements. Acceptance does not automatically guarantee placement in a particular issue.

01	Manuscript Submission Authors submit original manuscripts through the journal's official online submission system in accordance with the author guidelines and manuscript requirements.

02	Editorial Screening The editorial team evaluates manuscript relevance, originality, formatting, ethical compliance, and overall suitability for the journal's academic scope.

03	Peer Review & Editorial Decision Suitable manuscripts undergo scholarly peer review, revision where necessary, and editorial decision-making based on scientific merit and publication standards.

04	Production & Issue Assignment Accepted manuscripts proceed through the publication preparation process and are assigned to an appropriate issue based on editorial planning and production readiness.

01. Regular Publication Frequency

Escalate: Economics and Business Journal follows a quarterly publication model consisting of four regular issues within each twelve-month cycle. The regular publication months are August, November, February, and May, commencing in August 2026. This arrangement provides an approximately three-month interval between issues.

02. Manuscript Evaluation

All submissions undergo preliminary editorial assessment. Manuscripts meeting the journal's initial criteria may proceed to scholarly peer review. Editorial decisions are based on originality, methodological rigor, scientific contribution, relevance, ethical compliance, and reviewer recommendations.

03. Issue Assignment and Scheduling

Accepted manuscripts are assigned to issues in accordance with editorial and production planning. Considerations include the completion of peer review, required revisions, manuscript readiness, and the journal's publication arrangements. Submission or acceptance does not guarantee publication in a particular issue or within a fixed period.

04. Editorial Independence and Quality Assurance

The journal maintains editorial independence and upholds accepted scholarly publishing standards. Publication planning must not compromise peer-review procedures, publication ethics, manuscript quality, or independent editorial decision-making.

05. Changes to the Publication Schedule

The journal may adjust its publication arrangements when necessary for editorial or operational reasons. Significant changes will be communicated through official journal announcements and reflected in relevant journal information.

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