FAQs
Below are concise answers to common questions about Insolvation, including submissions, peer review, publication charges, access, publication process, and related journal policies.
About the Journal
What kind of work does Insolvation publish?
Insolvation publishes scholarship on insolvency, restructuring, bankruptcy, distressed finance, liquidation, creditor rights, and related legal and policy issues.
Does the journal accept valuation-related work?
Yes. The journal welcomes valuation-related work where the subject is clearly connected to insolvency, restructuring, liquidation, recovery, rescue, or a related legal-policy issue.
How can I check whether my topic fits the journal?
You may review the Focus and Scope page to see the areas covered by the journal.
What types of submissions are welcome?
Insolvation welcomes a range of submissions, including original articles, case notes, legislative and policy analysis, comparative law analysis, practice-oriented pieces, book reviews, and editorials.
Before You Submit
Can I submit a paper that is already under review elsewhere?
No. The journal does not permit simultaneous submission to another journal.
Do I need to use a journal template?
Yes. Authors should prepare their work using the relevant Insolvation template before submission.
Where can I find the journal templates?
The journal templates are available on the Download Templates page.
What additional files should I keep ready?
Authors should also prepare a Cover Letter and a Title Page. Both are available on the Download Templates page.
Are author declarations required?
Yes. Authors are expected to provide the required declarations, including those relating to funding, conflicts of interest, originality, permissions, policy agreement, and AI use where relevant. These are explained in the Author Guidelines.
Where can I read the full submission requirements?
The full submission requirements are available in the Author Guidelines and on the Submissions page.
Review and Publication Process
How are submissions reviewed?
Each submission first goes through editorial screening. Suitable manuscripts then move to double-blind peer review, as explained on the Peer Review Process page.
Can a paper be declined before peer review?
Yes. A submission may be declined at the editorial screening stage if it falls outside the journal's scope or does not meet the basic requirements.
What editorial decisions may be made after review?
After review, the journal may accept the submission, ask for minor revisions, ask for major revisions, or decline it.
What happens during the revision stage?
Authors are expected to respond clearly and carefully to reviewer and editorial comments during the revision stage.
What happens if a paper is accepted?
Accepted papers move to copyediting, proofing, metadata checks, and publication preparation.
How does the journal publish accepted papers?
The editorial process runs continuously, while publication is organised on an issue-based schedule. Further details are available on the Publication Frequency page.
Where can I see what has already been published?
The Current Issue and Archives pages provide the journal's live publication record.
Fees and Waivers
Is there a submission fee?
No. The journal does not charge a submission fee.
Is the journal currently charging an APC?
No. At present, articles are being published without an Article Processing Charge (APC). For the current position and policy details, see the Article Processing Charges (APC) page.
Can authors request a waiver or discount if APC is introduced later?
Yes. If APC is introduced in the future, authors may request waiver or discount consideration in line with the journal's Waiver Policy.
When should a waiver request be made?
If waiver or discount support becomes relevant in the future, the request should be made at the time of submission, not after acceptance.
Policies
Where can I find the journal's policy pages?
The journal's policy pages are grouped under Policies.
Is Insolvation an open-access journal?
Yes. Published articles are made available online with immediate open access. See the Open Access Policy.
Who retains copyright in published work?
Authors retain copyright in their work while granting the journal the right to publish and archive it.
What licence applies to published articles?
Unless stated otherwise for a specific item, published articles are made available under CC BY 4.0. See the Copyright and License Policy.
Are editorial and publication decisions linked to payment?
No. Editorial review and publication decisions are not influenced by payment.
Privacy and Personal Data
Should authors avoid unnecessary personal data in submissions?
Yes. Authors should avoid including unnecessary personal data or sensitive personal data in manuscripts and supporting files.
What if a submission includes another person's personal data?
The submitting author is responsible for ensuring that there is a valid basis or permission for including such material, and that unnecessary identifying details are removed where possible.
Where can I read the journal's privacy information?
Privacy-related information is available through the journal's Privacy Notice.
How can I raise a privacy or data-handling concern?
Privacy and data-handling concerns may be raised through the journal's official contact route.
