Aims and Scope

Aims

The Journal of International Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship (JIBE) publishes peer-reviewed research that advances theoretical, empirical and methodological understanding in international business, applied economics and entrepreneurship.

The journal focuses on the interaction between firms, institutions and entrepreneurial systems, particularly in emerging and transitional economies, and how these dynamics shape global economic and organisational change.

JIBE examines how business and economic systems evolve under conditions of technological disruption, institutional reform, sustainability transitions and structural economic transformation.

Publication Focus

  • Original research articles
  • Review articles
  • Conceptual papers
  • Theoretical papers

All submissions must demonstrate a clear and original scholarly contribution to one or more of the journal’s core disciplines.

Target Audience

JIBE serves:

  • Academic researchers
  • Doctoral and postgraduate scholars
  • Policy experts
  • Industry professionals

Scope

Thematic Areas

1. International Business in Emerging and Transitional Economies

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

2. Economic Development and Institutional Change

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

3. Entrepreneurship and Innovation Systems

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

4. Sustainable and Responsible Enterprise

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

Scholarly Contribution Requirements

Submissions must demonstrate at least one of the following:

  • Theoretical advancement
  • Empirical evidence development
  • Methodological innovation
  • Comparative or cross-country insight

Priority is given to research that contributes to understanding business and economic transformation in emerging and transitional economies.

Not Within Scope

The journal does not normally publish submissions that lack original scholarly contribution, including:

  • Purely descriptive reports or overviews
  • Consultancy or industry reports intended for practice rather than research
  • Policy briefs or summaries without analytical or empirical grounding
  • Managerial commentary that does not contribute to theoretical, methodological or empirical knowledge