The aim and scope of IJEMID

About IJEMID

The International Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management, Innovation and Development (IJEMID) is a peer-reviewed, Gold Open Access scholarly journal published by Graduate College England Ltd, London, UK. IJEMID serves as a global platform for the dissemination of interdisciplinary and applied research that advances the fields of entrepreneurship, management, innovation, and sustainable development. The journal bridges theory and practice, academia and industry, to address complex, real-world challenges facing businesses and societies.

Aims and Objectives

IJEMID is committed to:

• Promoting original, high-quality research that fosters new thinking in entrepreneurship, innovation, and development.

• Encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-sectoral insights.

• Supporting sustainable and responsible business practices through knowledge dissemination.

• Providing a scholarly outlet for both established and emerging researchers globally.

The journal’s objectives include:

• Publishing rigorous theoretical, empirical, and case-based research.

• Bridging gaps between academic research and practical application.

• Encouraging inclusive, ethical, and socially responsible innovation.

Scope

IJEMID invites contributions that explore and intersect the following core areas:

• Entrepreneurship: from new venture creation to social and responsible entrepreneurship.

• Management: including strategic management, HRM, operations, finance, and organizational behaviour.

• Innovation: technological, social, and process innovations across sectors.

• Development: capacity building, economic transformation, and sustainable growth.

The journal encourages global and regional perspectives, as well as comparative studies.

Focused Themes

Each submission must align with at least one of IJEMID’s four pillars—Entrepreneurship, Management, Innovation, and Development. Key themes include:

Entrepreneurship

• Entrepreneurial learning, capital, and finance

• Female and ethnic minority entrepreneurship

• Innovation in family and high-tech businesses

• Social entrepreneurship and responsible leadership

• Venture creation and firm performance

Management

• Strategic planning and innovation management

• Human capital development and CSR

• Business operations, marketing, and supply chains

• Sustainable management and leadership practices

• Digital transformation and customer relations

Innovation

• Disruptive and social innovation

• Design thinking and open innovation models

• Technology and climate innovations

• Innovation in education and public policy

• Culture of innovation and organizational change

Development

• Enterprise development and knowledge transfer

• Global competitiveness and export-led growth

• Innovation-driven policy and governance

• Sustainable and inclusive development goals (SDGs)

• Transforming economies through digital innovation

IJEMID’s Unique Value Proposition (USP)

What sets IJEMID apart in the crowded academic publishing landscape:

• Integrated Focus: The only journal linking entrepreneurship, innovation, management, and development in a single platform.

• Global Relevance: Diverse editorial board and authorship, spanning developed and emerging economies.

• Ethical Publishing: Strict policies on plagiarism, AI use, and joint copyright protection under Gold Open Access.

• Practitioner Engagement: Applied insights for policy-makers, educators, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders.

• Fast & Transparent Review: Double-blind peer review with constructive feedback and fast turnaround.

• SEO & Indexing Ready: Optimized content and citations for maximum visibility and academic impact.

Target Audience

IJEMID welcomes:

• Academics and doctoral researchers in business, economics, and social sciences

• Entrepreneurs and business innovators

• Policy-makers and economic development agencies

• Corporate managers and consultants

• NGOs, think tanks, and development professionals

• Educational institutions and training providers