Aims and Scope

Aims

The Journal of International Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship (JIBE) publishes original, peer-reviewed research that advances scholarship at the intersection of international business, applied economics, and entrepreneurship. The journal focuses on how firms, institutions and entrepreneurial systems interact within emerging and transitional economies and how these dynamics contribute to broader global economic and organisational change.

JIBE welcomes work that integrates theoretical development with rigorous empirical analysis and contributes to comparative and internationally relevant understanding.

The journal publishes:

  • Original research articles
  • Review papers
  • Conceptual and theoretical contributions

Submissions should contribute to theory development, empirical advancement, or methodological innovation in the journal’s core fields.

Manuscripts based on descriptive reporting, consultancy outputs, or purely managerial commentary without scholarly contribution are not considered.

Scope

JIBE considers research in the following areas:

International Business and Global Strategy

  • Internationalisation of firms in emerging and transitional economies
  • Foreign direct investment and global value chains
  • Cross-border trade and digital internationalisation
  • SME international expansion

Economic Development and Institutional Change

  • Institutional reform and structural transformation
  • Financial development and development finance
  • Labour market and economic restructuring
  • Informal economy and formalisation processes

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Systems

  • Entrepreneurial ecosystems in developing contexts
  • Entrepreneurial finance and firm growth
  • Innovation systems and technology adoption
  • Family business and succession dynamics

Sustainable and Responsible Enterprise

  • ESG practices in emerging economies
  • Sustainable and circular business models
  • Climate-related entrepreneurship
  • Responsible internationalisation strategies

Target Audience

JIBE serves an international academic community of researchers, scholars, and doctoral candidates in international business, applied economics and entrepreneurship. The journal also provides research-based insights relevant to policymakers, development institutions and global research networks.