What to Look for When Choosing a Journal
Before submitting your research, evaluate journals on these key criteria:
- Scope covering IB topics: internationalisation, cross-cultural management, FDI, trade
- Global editorial board reflecting international perspectives
- Acceptance of comparative and cross-national studies
- Open access for global academic and practitioner reach
- Indexing for discoverability by international researchers
- Welcoming of research from all geographic regions
Recommended Journals — Cluster 6: Business, Management & Entrepreneurship
All journals below are published by Keith Publications — open access, peer-reviewed, and indexed for global discoverability.
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Business and Management Sciences Journal
(BMSJ)
Business administration, management theories, organizational studies, and applied business research.
Business Administration Management Sciences Organizational Behavior Strategic Management -
Columbia Journal of Business and Economic Research
(CJBER)
Business, economics, human resource management, marketing, finance, and interdisciplinary management research.
Business Economics Human Resource Management Financial Management Marketing Research -
Columbia Journal of Entrepreneurship and Management
(CJEM)
Entrepreneurship, innovation, startup ecosystems, SME research, and venture management.
Entrepreneurship Innovation Management Small Business Venture Development -
Journal of Human Resource and Organizational Behavior
(JHROB)
Human resource management, employee performance, organizational behavior, leadership, and workforce development.
Human Resource Management Organizational Behavior Leadership Studies Employee Performance
Fast Publication: All Keith Publications journals complete initial review within 2–5 business days and full peer review within 2–4 weeks. Articles are published online within 5–10 days of acceptance — making us one of the fastest open access publishers in the business and management field.
International Business Research Topics in Focus for 2026
International business journals in 2026 are particularly focused on: the impact of geopolitical shifts on global trade, digital globalisation and e-commerce, sustainability in global supply chains, emerging market multinationals, cross-cultural leadership, international HRM, trade policy and export performance, FDI determinants in developing economies, and the role of technology in internationalisation strategies.
Publishing International Research for Global Impact
International business research published in open access journals reaches researchers, business leaders, and policymakers in every continent. Keith Publications has a global author community spanning over 90 countries, making it an ideal platform for research with international dimensions. Our journals are indexed in Google Scholar and CrossRef for maximum discoverability.
Tips to Maximise Your Acceptance Chances
- Align your topic with the journal's scope — read the aims and scope carefully before submitting.
- Write a compelling abstract — it's the first thing editors and reviewers read. Make it clear, concise, and keyword-rich.
- Ensure strong methodology — clearly describe your research design, data collection, and analysis method.
- Use current and relevant citations — include recent publications (within the last 5 years) alongside seminal works.
- Follow formatting guidelines exactly — non-compliant manuscripts are often desk-rejected without review.
- Write a strong conclusion — summarise key findings, discuss implications, acknowledge limitations, and suggest future research.
- Proofread thoroughly — language errors reduce credibility. Use professional proofreading tools or services.
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