Call for Reviewers

The Journal of International Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship (JIBE) invites qualified scholars and researchers to join its international reviewer community. JIBE is committed to advancing high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship in international business, development economics and entrepreneurship. Reviewers play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, rigor and scholarly contribution of published research.

All manuscripts are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process and reviewers are essential in maintaining the academic standards of the journal.

Role of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to provide constructive, objective and academically rigorous evaluations of submitted manuscripts.

Review comments should:

  • Be detailed, specific and evidence-based
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses clearly
  • Assess methodological rigor and theoretical contribution
  • Evaluate relevance to the journal’s international and comparative scope
  • Provide constructive suggestions to improve the manuscript

Reviewers are expected to act as academic mentors, supporting authors in improving the quality and clarity of their work.

Peer Review Framework

All manuscripts submitted to JIBE are reviewed in accordance with the Core Practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics.

Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent expert reviewers based on:

  • Originality and scholarly contribution
  • Theoretical and conceptual significance
  • Methodological rigor and validity
  • Clarity, structure, and academic quality
  • Relevance to international business, economics, and entrepreneurship
  • Contribution to generalizable knowledge beyond single-country contexts

Reviewers may recommend:

  • Accept
  • Minor revision
  • Major revision
  • Reject

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers must:

  • Provide objective and timely evaluations
  • Maintain confidentiality of all manuscripts under review
  • Refrain from sharing or using unpublished content
  • Declare any conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment
  • Decline assignments outside their area of expertise

Reviewers must not use any part of a manuscript for personal or professional advantage.

Professional Requirements

Interested reviewers should:

  • Have expertise in relevant fields such as international business, economics, entrepreneurship or related disciplines
  • Provide a list of specific research areas for review matching
  • Submit a brief summary of prior peer review or editorial experience (if available)
  • Demonstrate familiarity with academic publishing standards

Review Commitments

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Complete reviews within 14 days of assignment (standard timeline)
  • Maintain confidentiality at all stages of the review process
  • Review revised manuscripts when required
  • Uphold ethical review practices at all times

Repeated failure to meet review obligations (e.g., non-response or excessive delays) may result in removal from the reviewer database after editorial evaluation.

Reviewer Ethics and Integrity

JIBE enforces strict reviewer ethics standards.

Reviewers must not:

  • Disclose manuscript content to third parties
  • Use confidential information for personal advantage
  • Engage in biased or unprofessional evaluation
  • Manipulate citations or influence authors inappropriately

All reviewer activities are monitored to ensure compliance with ethical publishing standards.

Reviewer Selection and Management

Reviewer selection is based on:

  • Subject-matter expertise
  • Publication record and academic credentials
  • Independence and absence of conflicts of interest

The editorial team regularly evaluates reviewer performance to maintain review quality and integrity.

Join the Reviewer Community

Complete the online form here. https://forms.gle/tMsMTUjR8oonoz216