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Welcome to our online article submission process via OPEN JOURNAL SYSTEMS (OJS). OJS enables you to submit an article electronically by following the guidelines below. If you have any questions, please contact Mitchell Gang at m.gang@pageantmedia.com.

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Journal Contact

Joseph M. Pimbley
Maxwell Consulting, LLC
Phone: (917) 612-8841
E-mail: pimbley@maxwell-consulting.com

Author Guidelines

The Journal publishes articles in the general area of contingent claims theory and practice. This includes topics specifically related to derivative instruments and markets, and also a broad range of related areas, such as risk management and models of asset price processes.

JOD aims to be at the interface between practitioners and academics, and between theory and practice, in the area of derivative securities and markets. Strict academic standards for the consistency and correctness of theoretical reasoning and empirical analysis apply. A relatively high level of mathematical analysis is acceptable —derivatives are inherently mathematical—but only what is necessary and appropriate to the material. The math should be expressed in as clear and simple a form as possible, and separable to the maximum extent possible from the logical flow of the discussion, so that articles can be understood by the more casual reader who does not wish to follow the math step by step. Submissions are encouraged in the areas of:

  • Valuation and risk assessment models for derivative instruments and securities with derivative features.
  • Theory and practice of trading in any exchange-traded or OTC derivative product.
  • Risk management applications of derivatives, and of contingent claims theory.
  • Empirical studies of behavior of prices and markets for derivatives and for underlying assets.
  • Regulatory issues (from an economic as opposed to a purely legal perspective).
  • Application of derivatives concepts to other areas, such as insurance, corporate finance, and banking.

All submitted manuscripts are peer-reviewed. Refereeing of papers is done by the Editor, Co-Editors, Editorial Board, and outside referees. Our goal is to help our readers get the most out of an author's research. Virtually every paper that is published will be revised once. A few may require two revisions, but a paper that is not ready for publication after two rounds will be rejected. In recent years, the acceptance rate has been around 20%. We try for reasonable turnaround on initial submissions, but response may not be as fast as at some other finance journals. Rather than asking referees to meet a tight deadline, we appreciate that they perform an important service, for no tangible compensation, and give them the time they need, within reason, to do a careful review. Authors are asked to be patient, within reason, during the process. Typically, once a paper is accepted, it is published almost immediately.

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After the publication               

An authorized, watermarked, authors copy of your article is available by request once the article has been published online. This is for archive/non-commercial purposes only. For more details on that please contact David Rowe, Commercial & Business Development Director on +1 (646) 891-2157 or D.Rowe@pageantmedia.com or go to our Permissions and Reprints website.