Journal Policy
Privacy Policy
Applied Econometrics & International Development
Applied Econometrics & International Development
Our commitment to protecting the personal data, scholarly integrity, and confidentiality of all authors, reviewers, and users engaged with our editorial process.
Applied Econometrics and International Development is fully committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and scholarly integrity of everyone who engages with our journal — including authors, peer reviewers, editorial board members, and readers. This Privacy Policy sets out how personal information is collected, used, stored, and safeguarded across our editorial and publishing system.
Our Core Commitments
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Secure Storage
All personal data stored in encrypted, protected systems
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Double-Blind Integrity
Reviewer and author identities fully protected throughout review
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No Data Selling
Personal data is never sold or used for commercial purposes
Policy Details
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Collection of Information
During manuscript submission and the peer review process, we collect professional information including author names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and contact details. This may also include ORCID iDs, registration credentials, editorial correspondence records, and voluntary subscription details for journal announcements, calls for papers, and policy updates relevant to development economics research.
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Use of Information
All collected data is used exclusively for editorial and publishing operations — including manuscript processing, peer review coordination, author–reviewer communication, DOI registration, indexing, and publication management. We may also use contact information to notify users of new issues, calls for submissions, and updates to journal policies within the fields of applied econometrics and international development.
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Confidentiality of Manuscripts
Every submitted manuscript is treated as a strictly confidential document. Under our double-blind peer review policy, reviewer identities are never disclosed to authors, and author identities are withheld from reviewers. Unpublished manuscripts, econometric datasets, and research findings submitted to the journal are not shared with, or disclosed to, any party outside the authorised editorial workflow.
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Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to any third party for commercial gain. Limited sharing of information may occur only when strictly required for core publishing functions — such as DOI registration with Crossref, submission to indexing databases (e.g. Scopus, EconLit), or compliance with applicable legal obligations. Any such sharing is conducted under appropriate data protection agreements.
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Cookies and Analytics
Our website employs cookies and standard web analytics tools to improve the user experience, monitor readership traffic, and optimise site performance. These tools do not collect personally identifiable information unless it has been voluntarily provided. Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings, though this may affect certain website functionalities.
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Data Protection and Security
All personal and editorial data is stored within secure systems equipped with appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to prevent unauthorised access, modification, or misuse. We regularly review and improve our security infrastructure to ensure the continued integrity and confidentiality of all data held within our publishing environment.
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Your Rights as a User
All users have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data held by the editorial office. Consent for receiving editorial communications — including newsletter updates or calls for papers — may be withdrawn at any time by contacting us directly. We will act on such requests promptly and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
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Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically to reflect developments in technology, editorial practice, or changes in applicable law. Users are encouraged to review this page for the most current version. Continued use of the journal website or submission of a manuscript following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact & Submissions
Online Submission
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Submit your manuscript through our online portal for double-blind peer review.
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Privacy Queries
Questions or Concerns?
For data access requests, corrections, or any privacy-related enquiries, contact our editorial office.
editorial@aeidpublications.com
Applied Econometrics and International Development · Privacy Policy
