About the Journal

The International Journal of Business and Economics Insights (IJBEI) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research that advances understanding in the fields of business, economics, and management sciences. The journal provides a scholarly platform for the dissemination of innovative studies and evidence-based insights that shape the future of global commerce, strategic decision-making, and sustainable economic development. By bringing together academics, practitioners, and policymakers, IJBEI fosters critical dialogue across disciplines and geographies, encouraging integrative approaches to solving contemporary challenges in both theory and practice.

At its core, IJBEI seeks to bridge the gap between knowledge creation and application, ensuring that published research not only contributes to scholarly advancement but also provides actionable guidance for industries, governments, and institutions. With a growing demand for timely, reliable, and globally relevant insights, the journal emphasizes inclusivity, methodological rigor, and an international perspective that reflects the complexity of today’s interconnected world.

Mission and Vision

The mission of IJBEI is to publish impactful and original research that informs evidence-based decision-making across businesses, public institutions, and academic communities. The journal aspires to become a trusted source of authoritative knowledge that drives innovation, strengthens economic resilience, and fosters sustainable growth in diverse contexts.

The vision of IJBEI is to achieve recognition as a leading global journal that influences economic policies, business practices, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. By maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and quality, IJBEI seeks to shape future scholarship while ensuring that research outcomes remain relevant and applicable to real-world challenges. This vision extends to building a vibrant intellectual community that welcomes established scholars and actively supports early-career researchers, offering a platform where fresh ideas and critical perspectives can flourish.

International Focus and Scope

IJBEI positions itself as a journal with a truly international outlook, encouraging submissions that examine economic and business issues from diverse cultural, institutional, and geographical contexts. The journal welcomes research not only from developed economies and global trade hubs but also actively seeks contributions from emerging markets and developing regions, where business dynamics and policy frameworks often provide unique insights into global economic systems.

The scope of IJBEI is deliberately broad to accommodate interdisciplinary approaches that capture the multifaceted nature of business and economics. The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following themes:

·     Business strategy and innovation: studies on strategic planning, corporate governance, and innovation management in dynamic environments.

·  Financial markets and investment behavior: analyses of capital flows, behavioral finance, and market regulation across economies.

·    International trade and globalization: insights into trade policies, global value chains, and cross-border economic cooperation.

·  Marketing analytics and consumer behavior: explorations of market segmentation, digital marketing, and consumer decision-making patterns.

· Entrepreneurship and SME development: research addressing entrepreneurial ecosystems, start-up innovation, and growth strategies in small and medium enterprises.

·  Organizational behavior and leadership: perspectives on workforce dynamics, cross-cultural leadership, and organizational change.

·   Public policy and economic regulation: studies evaluating fiscal policy, regulatory reforms, and institutional governance.

·   Sustainable business and ESG practices: research focused on corporate responsibility, environmental performance, and social equity.

·  Labor economics and human capital development: examinations of employment, education, workforce productivity, and talent mobility.

· Digital economy, fintech, and e-commerce: investigations into technological disruption, financial innovation, and new business models.

Through these areas, IJBEI cultivates a multidisciplinary lens that allows for cross-sectoral and comparative studies, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of how businesses and economies adapt to global transformations.

Article Types

IJBEI is committed to intellectual diversity and publishes a variety of scholarly contributions that reflect both theoretical advancement and applied significance. Accepted article types include:

·  Original Research Articles, which present empirical findings, novel methodologies, and critical analyses that advance knowledge.

·   Review Papers and Meta-Analyses, synthesizing existing research to identify trends, gaps, and emerging directions in business and economics.

·  Case Studies and Policy Briefs, offering in-depth examinations of organizations, markets, or policy interventions that highlight practical applications.

·  Conceptual and Theoretical Papers, which propose new frameworks, theories, or paradigms to understand complex issues.

·     Book Reviews and Commentaries, fostering academic debate and critical reflection on recent publications and ongoing discussions.

Each submission undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring fairness, impartiality, and the highest scholarly standards. This process not only evaluates methodological soundness and originality but also emphasizes ethical research practices, alignment with international standards, and relevance to contemporary debates.

 

Open Access and Author Rights

As a fully open-access journal operating under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, IJBEI guarantees that all research is freely accessible to a global audience without subscription or paywall restrictions. This model reflects the journal’s belief that knowledge should be a public good, accessible to educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide.

Authors retain full copyright of their work and are encouraged to disseminate, reproduce, and reuse their research with appropriate attribution. This author-friendly model promotes greater visibility, citation impact, and dissemination of research findings, ensuring that published work contributes meaningfully to both academic literature and real-world application.

The readership of IJBEI is intentionally broad and interdisciplinary, including:

·  Academics and researchers in economics, finance, management, and business studies seeking a forum for high-quality scholarship.

·   Business executives and strategic consultants interested in evidence-based insights that guide corporate strategies and market positioning.

·   Policymakers and regulatory analysts, for whom the journal provides rigorous studies relevant to governance, regulation, and economic policy.

·  Graduate and doctoral students, especially those pursuing advanced research in business and economics.

·       NGO and development professionals, engaged in economic development, social enterprise, and sustainability initiatives.

·     Think tanks and research institutions, drawing upon published findings to shape debates and strategic recommendations.

Through this wide audience, IJBEI ensures its impact extends beyond academia to influence business practice, policymaking, and societal development.

Editorial Vision

IJBEI is guided by an internationally diverse editorial board composed of distinguished scholars, experienced practitioners, and thought leaders in business and economics. This diversity reflects the journal’s global perspective and ensures that editorial policies remain inclusive and responsive to emerging trends. The board upholds academic publishing ethics in line with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines, safeguarding the credibility, transparency, and fairness of the review process.

In addition, IJBEI actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, encouraging submissions that integrate perspectives from economics, business, sociology, political science, technology, and environmental studies. The journal also prioritizes engagement with early-career researchers, offering them opportunities to contribute to scholarly discourse and gain visibility within the international academic community. By fostering mentorship, diversity, and inclusivity, IJBEI builds a platform that supports the next generation of scholars and practitioners.