Advertising and Direct Marketing

Advertising Policy

The Journal of International Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship (JIBE) does not accept or publish advertising in any form. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • banner advertisements,
  • sponsored content,
  • promotional materials,
  • paid announcements, or
  • commercial messages on the journal website or within published articles.

JIBE maintains a strict separation between editorial activities and any commercial or financial interests. Editorial decisions are made independently and on the basis of scholarly merit, peer review and editorial evaluation. This policy ensures:

  • academic and editorial independence,
  • scholarly neutrality and objectivity,
  • the absence of commercial influence on published content, and
  • compliance with international standards for ethical scholarly publishing.

By maintaining an advertisement-free publishing environment, JIBE reinforces its commitment to research integrity, academic excellence and public trust in scholarly communication.

Direct Marketing Policy

JIBE adheres to ethical and professional standards in all direct marketing and communication activities, including calls for papers, manuscript invitations and journal announcements.

All communications are conducted responsibly, accurately and transparently, in accordance with the journal’s editorial policies and academic mission. The journal applies the following principles:

Appropriate and Relevant Communication

Outreach activities are directed only to researchers, scholars and institutions whose expertise and academic interests align with the journal’s aims and scope.

Transparency and Accuracy

All communications clearly identify:

·      the journal title,

·      institutional affiliation, and

·      open-access status.

JIBE does not use misleading claims regarding indexing, acceptance guarantees or impact metrics.

Respectful and Non-Intrusive Practices

The journal does not engage in spam, excessive solicitation or aggressive marketing practices. Recipients may request removal from future communications where applicable.

Through these practices, JIBE promotes ethical scholarly communication, editorial independence and trust among authors, reviewers and readers, in alignment with internationally recognised publishing standards and best practices.