Aims and Scope

JIBE is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research at the intersection of global business strategies, economic development, and entrepreneurial innovation, with particular emphasis on emerging and transitional economies. The journal publishes rigorous empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, and policy-relevant analyses that address contemporary challenges in international commerce and sustainable development. Key themes include, but are not limited to:

JIBE welcomes original contributions that examine:

International business in emerging economies

  • Strategies of multinational enterprises in developing markets
  • Foreign direct investment dynamics and regional integration
  • Trade policy evolution and global value chains
  • SME internationalization processes
  • Cross-border e-commerce and digital trade

Entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems

  • Entrepreneurial finance and venture growth strategies
  • Social and inclusive entrepreneurship models
  • Informal sector dynamics and micro-enterprise development
  • Grassroots innovation systems
  • Family business succession in emerging markets

Digital transformation and global business

  • Fintech adoption and financial inclusion
  • AI applications in emerging market businesses
  • Digital platform economies
  • Cybersecurity challenges in international business
  • Blockchain applications for cross-border trade

Economic, financial development and policy

  • Institutional reforms and business environment improvements
  • Labor market transformations
  • Macroeconomic stability in transitional economies
  • Informal economy formalization pathways
  • Development finance mechanisms

Sustainability and responsible enterprise

  • ESG implementation challenges in emerging markets
  • Circular economy business models
  • Climate-smart entrepreneurship
  • SDG-aligned corporate strategies
  • Impact measurement methodologies

Cross-cultural management, talent mobility and labour market shifts

  • Cultural intelligence in digital nomad teams
  • Religious diversity management in multinationals
  • Gig talent mobility
  • Automation and reskilling in manufacturing-dependent economies

Journal Niche

JIBE positions itself at the intersection of international business, entrepreneurship, and economic development, with a distinct focus on emerging and transitional economies. 

Distinctive Journal Characteristics

✔ Emerging markets focus: Special emphasis on ASEAN, Global South and transitional economies
✔ Policy-academic bridge: Connecting scholarly research with practical policy implications
✔ Methodological diversity: Welcoming quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods approaches
✔ Interdisciplinary lens: Integrating business, economics and development studies perspectives

This makes JIBE uniquely situated among journals addressing development-focused business research, setting it apart from generalist business journals.