About the Journal

International Business and Economic Review (IBER) is a premier international, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing rigorous, original scholarship at the essential intersection of the Business Sciences and Economics disciplines.  IBER aims to provide a global platform for theory-driven and empirical research. The journal merges academic rigour with a global perspective, accepting innovative work in areas such as strategic management, international finance, macroeconomic policy analysis, organisational dynamics, and the corporate implications of the digital economy. 

IBER encourages submissions that not only test existing theories but also those that develop new theoretical frameworks and initiate interdisciplinary dialogue. Our publications are intended to provide critical insights for academics, policymakers, and industry professionals alike. IBER is committed to bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application by offering innovative academic solutions to complex global economic and corporate challenges.

Focus and Scope

The IBER is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing knowledge at the intersection of Business Sciences and Economics. IBER publishes rigorous, original research that addresses contemporary global economic and corporate challenges. We encourage submissions that develop theoretical frameworks and offer empirical insights across key areas, including: 

  • Global Strategy and Management

  • International Finance and Risk Management

  • Macroeconomic Policy and Business Environment

  • Organisational Dynamics and Human Resources

  • Innovation, Technology, and Business Ethics (including ESG and Sustainability)

Open Access Policy

IBER is committed to the principles of open scholarship. We provide immediate open access to all content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Peer Review Process

All submissions to IBER undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. This ensures the highest standards of academic quality and impartiality. The Editorial Board makes decisions based on the reviewers' assessments of the paper's originality, methodological rigour, theoretical contribution, and relevance to the journal's scope.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain the copyright of their work. All published articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY-NC 4.0) License, which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Archiving Policy

To ensure the long-term preservation and availability of scholarly content, IBER participates in the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) archival initiatives. This distributed archiving system ensures the journal's content is perpetually maintained across multiple libraries worldwide, guaranteeing access for future generations.

Sponsorship and Disclosure

The IBER is proudly sponsored by Teebrook Ltd., a company registered in the United Kingdom. This sponsorship covers the operational costs of the journal, including platform hosting and editorial administration, ensuring a financially stable, open-access model.

Privacy Statement

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