Focus and Scope
International Journal Business and Entrepreneurship (IJBAE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes high-quality original research, empirical studies, and theoretical contributions in the fields of business and entrepreneurship. The journal aims to provide a scholarly platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to share knowledge, insights, and innovations that advance the understanding of business development, entrepreneurial activities, and organizational growth in diverse contexts.
IJBE particularly encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates business perspectives with entrepreneurial practices at the organizational, national, and global levels. The journal welcomes scholarly contributions from researchers and practitioners across all countries.
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
1. Entrepreneurship and Startup Development
Research on entrepreneurial behavior, startup ecosystems, innovation-driven enterprises, entrepreneurial finance, and new venture creation.
2. Business and Strategic Management
Topics related to organizational strategy, leadership, human resource management, corporate governance, innovation management, and business performance.
3. Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development
Studies on SME growth strategies, competitiveness, sustainability, and business resilience.
4. Marketing and Market Innovation
Research addressing marketing strategy, digital marketing, branding, consumer behavior, and market expansion in entrepreneurial contexts.
5. Finance and Business Investment
Studies related to entrepreneurial finance, corporate finance, financial decision-making, investment analysis, and financial management in business organizations.
6. Innovation, Technology, and Digital Business
Research focusing on digital transformation, e-commerce, fintech, business model innovation, and technology-driven entrepreneurship.
7. Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Business Practices
Topics related to social entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethical business practices, and sustainable business development.
IJBAE prioritizes manuscripts that demonstrate methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, practical relevance, and clear implications for business and entrepreneurship practices.