The Journal of Financial and Management Sciences (JFMS) is delighted to announce the joining of Prof. Georgi Gochev as a member of its Advisory Board. The announcement was made by Dr. Ronald Kwena, the Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Enterprise at the University of Kigali, following a successful strategic visit to New Bulgarian University, Sofia, Bulgaria. This represents a significant milestone in strengthening the journal’s academic leadership, enhancing its international visibility, and advancing its commitment to publishing high-quality, impactful research in finance, management, and related disciplines.
Prof. Gochev brings extensive academic experience and expertise in literature, philosophy, and classical studies. His contribution to the JFMS Advisory Board will support the journal’s strategic direction, enhance its scholarly networks, and provide valuable guidance on research quality, publication standards, and global academic engagement. Prof. Gochev serves as NBU’s Vice-Rector for International Affairs, specializing in ancient Greek literature, philosophy, and classical studies.
Prof. Gochev’s expertise and academic contribution will support JFMS in strengthening its editorial direction, promoting rigorous research standards, and expanding engagement with scholars and institutions across the global academic community.

JFMS, published by the University of Kigali, is currently indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), reflecting its commitment to scholarly quality, transparency, and global accessibility. The appointment of Prof. Gochev further reinforces the journal’s efforts to expand its international academic network and promote excellence in research and knowledge dissemination.

Commenting on the appointment, Dr Ronald Kwena the JFMS Editor in Chief welcomed Prof. Gochev’s involvement, noting that his expertise and international perspective will contribute significantly to advancing the journal’s mission of promoting impactful and innovative research.
The Advisory Board plays a key role in supporting JFMS through strategic advice, strengthening peer-review processes, promoting research excellence, and expanding collaboration with scholars and institutions worldwide.
Prof. Gochev’s appointment reflects JFMS’s continued efforts to build a diverse and distinguished international advisory network as the journal advances its vision of becoming a leading platform for research and knowledge exchange in financial and management sciences.

The Journal of Financial and Management Sciences (JFMS) is published by the University of Kigali and serves as a platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to share evidence-based insights addressing contemporary challenges in business, finance, management, and sustainable development.