INTRODUCTION
The International Journal of Business & Economics (IJBE) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by the Global Research & Publishing Database (GRPD). The journal is dedicated to publishing high-quality, innovative, and impactful research that advances knowledge across the broad and interconnected fields of business, economics, finance, management, entrepreneurship, and global economic development. IJBE provides a global platform for researchers, academicians, economists, business professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, and practitioners to disseminate original research, theoretical contributions, empirical studies, analytical investigations, and interdisciplinary research that contribute to understanding modern business environments and evolving economic systems.
The journal recognizes that contemporary business and economic challenges require multidisciplinary approaches, evidence-based research, technological innovation, and collaboration among academia, industry, and policymakers. IJBE therefore encourages research that integrates business theories, economic analysis, financial methodologies, management strategies, technological advancements, and policy perspectives to address complex challenges in global markets, organizational development, financial systems, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic growth.
IJBE welcomes original research articles, review articles, systematic reviews, case studies, methodological studies, conceptual papers, policy papers, and interdisciplinary research contributions covering a wide range of areas including business management, strategic management, organizational behavior, human resource management, entrepreneurship, innovation, marketing, finance, accounting, economics, international trade, economic development, banking, financial technology (FinTech), business analytics, corporate governance, sustainability, and emerging trends in global business and economic research.
The journal encourages research that bridges theoretical advancement with practical applications in business and economic decision-making. By promoting collaboration among researchers, universities, financial institutions, corporations, government organizations, and international economic communities, IJBE aims to support the development of innovative business models, sustainable economic policies, effective management practices, and evidence-based strategies that contribute to global economic progress.
As a fully Open Access journal, IJBE is committed to ensuring that business and economic research remains freely accessible to researchers, educators, students, policymakers, industry professionals, and the global academic community. By removing access barriers, the journal promotes wider dissemination of knowledge, encourages international collaboration, supports informed decision-making, and increases the global visibility and impact of published research.
The journal follows a rigorous Initial Editorial Screening followed by a Double-Blind Peer Review process to ensure the originality, academic quality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and scholarly significance of every published article. Manuscripts are evaluated by independent experts based on originality, theoretical contribution, research methodology, analytical quality, empirical evidence, practical relevance, clarity of presentation, and contribution to advancing business and economic knowledge. Editorial decisions are made solely on academic merit and scientific quality.
IJBE welcomes submissions from researchers, universities, business schools, financial institutions, corporations, government agencies, economic organizations, research institutes, and industry professionals worldwide. Through its commitment to publication ethics, research integrity, editorial excellence, and global knowledge exchange, the journal aims to contribute meaningfully to business innovation, economic development, financial advancement, and sustainable growth.
By providing a trusted international platform for scholarly communication, the International Journal of Business & Economics (IJBE) seeks to support researchers in sharing innovative ideas, advancing business and economic knowledge, influencing professional practices, and developing solutions for current and future challenges in the global economy.
Mission
The mission of International Journal of Business & Economics (IJBE) is to advance business and economic research by publishing original, innovative, and methodologically rigorous studies that contribute to global understanding of markets, organizations, financial systems, and economic development.
The journal aims to provide an international platform where researchers, academics, industry professionals, and policymakers can exchange knowledge, develop collaborations, and generate evidence-based insights that support sustainable business practices and economic progress.
Vision
The vision of the International Journal of Business & Economics (IJBE) is to become a globally recognized journal of excellence in business and economic research, known for academic quality, research integrity, editorial excellence, and meaningful contributions to international scholarship.
The journal seeks to bridge theoretical research with practical applications by supporting innovative business strategies, responsible economic policies, financial advancement, and sustainable development in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
Aims and Objectives
The primary objectives of IJBE are to:
| Publish high-quality, original, and impactful research in business, economics, and related disciplines. | Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, business professionals, economists, and policymakers. |
| Advance knowledge of global markets, financial systems, management practices, and economic development. | Encourage innovative research addressing contemporary business and economic challenges. |
| Support evidence-based decision-making through rigorous academic research. | Promote sustainable, ethical, and responsible business practices. |
| Provide a reliable open-access platform for researchers worldwide. | Maintain the highest standards of publication ethics, transparency, and research integrity. |
| Encourage collaboration between academia, industry, and government organizations. | Support research that contributes to global economic growth and innovation. |
Scope of the Journal
IJBE welcomes original research articles, review articles, systematic reviews, case studies, conceptual studies, methodological papers, and interdisciplinary research covering a broad range of business and economics disciplines.
| Business Management | Strategic Management |
| Organizational Behavior | Human Resource Management |
| Leadership Studies | Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| Marketing Management | Consumer Behavior |
| International Business | Supply Chain Management |
| Operations Management | Business Analytics |
| Microeconomics | Macroeconomics |
| International Economics | Economic Development |
| Behavioral Economics | Public Economics |
| Financial Management | Corporate Finance |
| Banking and Investment | Financial Markets |
| Accounting and Auditing | Corporate Governance |
| Financial Technology (FinTech) | Digital Economy |
| Economic Policy | Trade and Globalization |
| Sustainability and Green Economy | Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility |
Types of Articles
IJBE accepts various types of scholarly contributions, including:
| Original Research Articles | Methodological Papers |
| Review Articles | Policy Papers |
| Systematic Reviews | Perspectives and Commentaries |
| Meta-Analyses | Conceptual Papers |
| Case Studies | Special Issue Articles |
| Short Communications | Book Reviews (by invitation or editorial approval) |
| Theoretical Papers | Applied Research Studies |
Peer Review Process
Every manuscript submitted to IJBE undergoes an initial editorial screening to assess its relevance to the journal's scope, originality, academic quality, ethical compliance, and adherence to submission requirements.
Manuscripts that successfully pass the editorial assessment are subjected to a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the evaluation. Independent reviewers assess each submission based on originality, theoretical contribution, methodological quality, analytical rigor, empirical validity, practical relevance, ethical standards, clarity of presentation, and contribution to business and economic scholarship.
Editorial decisions are made solely on academic merit and research quality. The journal does not consider authors' nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, ethnicity, or financial status when evaluating manuscripts.
Publication Ethics
IJBE follows internationally recognized principles of publication ethics and research integrity. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards throughout the publication process.
| Plagiarism Prevention | Conflicts of Interest |
| Duplicate or Redundant Publication | Ethical Research Practices |
| Data Fabrication and Falsification | Corrections and Retractions |
| Authorship Responsibility | Research Transparency and Reproducibility |
| Proper Citation and Acknowledgment | Editorial Independence |
All submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection software before entering the peer review process.
Open Access Policy
IJBE follows a fully Open-Access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are freely available immediately upon publication without subscription barriers.
Readers can access, read, download, share, and cite published articles according to the journal's copyright and licensing policies. Through open-access publishing, IJBE promotes wider knowledge dissemination, academic collaboration, and greater global research impact.
International Audience
IJBE welcomes submissions from researchers, universities, business schools, financial institutions, corporations, government agencies, economic organizations, consulting firms, and industry professionals worldwide.
By publishing internationally relevant business and economic research, the journal promotes global collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of innovative solutions for modern economic and organizational challenges.
Why Publish with IJBE?
| International peer-reviewed scholarly publication | Commitment to publication ethics and research integrity |
| Rigorous double-blind peer review process | Increased visibility and international readership |
| Fully open-access publishing with worldwide accessibility | Long-term online archiving and accessibility |
| Broad scope covering business and economics disciplines | Rapid yet thorough editorial and peer review workflow |
| Professional editorial support throughout publication | Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and research impact |
| Global platform for academic and professional exchange | Contribution to sustainable business and economic development |
Our Commitment: The International Journal of Business & Economics (IJBE) is committed to advancing high-quality research that promotes innovation, ethical business practices, economic understanding, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based solutions to global business and economic challenges.
By providing a trusted international platform for scholarly communication, IJBE seeks to contribute meaningfully to academic excellence, business innovation, economic development, and the advancement of knowledge for researchers, organizations, policymakers, and society worldwide.