About International Journal of Entrepreneurial Research and Management (IJERM)
The International Journal of Entrepreneurial Research and Management (IJERM) is a global, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing innovative research in entrepreneurship and management. IJERM serves as a vital platform for scholars, professionals, and policymakers to disseminate research findings, theoretical insights, and practical applications that shape the future of entrepreneurship and business management worldwide.
Scope and Focus
IJERM invites submissions of original research articles, theoretical papers, case studies, and book reviews in diverse areas of entrepreneurship and management, including but not limited to:
- Entrepreneurship & Startup Ecosystems: Venture creation, entrepreneurial finance, incubators, accelerators, and sustainable entrepreneurship.
- Innovation & Business Models: Innovation management, digital transformation, disruptive technologies, and scalable business models.
- Strategic Management & Leadership: Entrepreneurial leadership, decision-making, organizational change, and strategic growth.
- Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs): SME management, family businesses, growth strategies, and challenges in emerging markets.
- Finance & Venture Capital: Entrepreneurial finance, venture funding, investment strategies, risk analysis, and crowdfunding.
- Marketing & Consumer Behavior: Entrepreneurial marketing, brand strategy, market dynamics, and customer engagement in startups.
- Global Business & Policy: International entrepreneurship, cross-cultural management, public policy, and economic development.
The journal’s interdisciplinary approach bridges theory and practice, encouraging collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers to foster entrepreneurial success, sustainable growth, and innovation-driven economies.
Mission and Vision
The mission of IJERM is to be a leading forum for scholarly inquiry into entrepreneurship and management practices that drive innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable development. Our vision is to empower a worldwide community of entrepreneurs, researchers, and decision-makers with high-quality, accessible knowledge that informs practice, strategy, and policy.
Editorial and Peer Review Policy
IJERM upholds the highest standards of academic integrity through a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. All submissions are evaluated by an international editorial board of experts to ensure the publication of original, relevant, and impactful contributions. The journal strictly adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, ensuring fairness, transparency, and ethical practices throughout the publication process.
Open Access and Indexing
As a fully open-access journal, IJERM makes its content freely available to the global academic and professional community, ensuring maximum visibility and impact for authors. The journal is committed to expanding its discoverability through indexing in major databases, repositories, and citation platforms.
Why Publish with IJERM?
- Rigorous and timely peer review by an international editorial board.
- Global readership and high visibility for your research.
- Dedicated DOI (Digital Object Identifier) for every published article.
- Opportunities to publish in special issues on emerging entrepreneurial topics.
- Commitment to ethical publishing and academic excellence.
Audience
IJERM is tailored for a diverse audience, including entrepreneurship researchers, management professionals, investors, policymakers, business leaders, graduate and postgraduate students, and anyone interested in advancing the fields of entrepreneurship and management.