The Journal of Financial and Management Sciences (JFMS) has reached a significant milestone with its acceptance into the Directory of Open Access Journals, a globally respected platform that indexes high-quality, peer-reviewed open access journals (https://doaj.org/toc/3078-512X). Bearing the ISSN 3078-512X, the journal is published by the University of Kigali and focuses on advancing research in finance, economics, and management. This recognition confirms that JFMS meets rigorous international standards in peer review, editorial transparency, and ethical publishing.
The inclusion of the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is widely regarded as a mark of quality, transparency, and global visibility in scholarly publishing. The acceptance of the Journal of Financial and Management Sciences (JFMS) into DOAJ represents a significant achievement not only for the University of Kigali but also for Rwanda’s broader research and innovation ecosystem.
Dr Ronald Kwena, the Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Enterprise at University of Kigali and the Editor in Chief – Journal of Financial and Management Sciences (JFMS) noted that being indexed in DOAJ greatly enhances the journal’s global visibility and credibility, making its research freely accessible to scholars, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide.
“This achievement reflects a broader commitment to promoting open access scholarship and supporting Rwanda’s transition toward a knowledge-based economy. By providing a platform for high-quality research and fostering global academic exchange, the Journal of Financial and Management Sciences is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development. It also positions JFMS as a trusted outlet for impactful academic work, strengthening the University of Kigali’s reputation as a growing hub for research and innovation in the region,” Dr Kwena added.
The Journal of Financial and Management Sciences is a peer-reviewed academic journal established by the University of Kigali to advance scholarship in finance, economics, and management disciplines. It operates under an open-access model and is identified by ISSN 3078-512X (online). The journal was launched as part of the University’s strategic commitment to strengthening research culture and fostering global academic engagement. It focuses on key thematic areas such as corporate finance, financial markets, strategic management, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
JFMS publishes a range of scholarly outputs including: Original research articles, Case studies, Literature reviews and Policy-relevant analyses. Through these contributions, the journal aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice while addressing contemporary economic and managerial challenges.
The acceptance of JFMS into DOAJ signifies that the journal has met internationally recognized standards of: Peer-review quality, Editorial transparency, Ethical publishing practices and Open access compliance. DOAJ indexing enhances the journal’s credibility by confirming that it is not predatory and adheres to best practices in academic publishing. It also ensures that all published articles are freely accessible to a global audience, thereby increasing dissemination and citation potential.
The acceptance of the Journal of Financial and Management Sciences into the Directory of Open Access Journals marks a critical step in the evolution of academic publishing at the University of Kigali. It reflects adherence to international standards, strengthens the journal’s global visibility, and underscores its role as a platform for high-quality, impactful research.
More broadly, this achievement contributes to the advancement of Rwanda’s research ecosystem and reinforces the importance of open-access publishing in driving inclusive and sustainable knowledge dissemination.
