Focus and Scope

The International Journal of Entrepreneurship, Business, and Creative Economy (IJEBCE) serves as a platform for academicians and practitioners to share their research and expertise in the fields of entrepreneurship, business growth, international business and management, as well as the creative economy and innovation. This initiative responds to the evolving business landscape, shifting consumer behaviors, and the growing entrepreneurial spirit within society. Through its publications, IJEBCE aims to advance knowledge in these fields, fostering a deeper understanding among scholars, industry professionals, and policymakers while enriching the body of academic literature.

Scope of the Journal
IJEBCE welcomes contributions covering a wide range of topics within its core areas:

Entrepreneurship
Topics in this area include, but are not limited to:

- Strategic dimensions of business growth
- Entrepreneurial leadership and management in scaling enterprises
- Financing company growth
- Internationalization processes and strategies for entrepreneurial ventures
- Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances in entrepreneurial firms
- Entrepreneurship education and training
- Emerging organizational structures and business models
- Women in entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurial behavior within large organizations
- Entrepreneurship in developing economies
- Ethical considerations in entrepreneurship and business development

Business and Management
This section encompasses research on:

- The strategies, structures, and decision-making processes of multinational enterprises
- Interactions between multinational enterprises and various stakeholders, institutions, and markets
- Cross-border business activities, including trade, finance, investment, technology transfer, and outsourcing
- The influence of cultural, economic, legal, and political environments on global business strategies
- International organizational structures and strategic alliances, including mergers and acquisitions
- Comparative business studies across different countries and institutional settings
- Key management disciplines, including human resource management, finance and accounting, operations management, and marketing

Creative Economy and Innovation
Research in this domain focuses on activities rooted in individual creativity, skill, and talent with significant economic potential. Topics include but are not limited to:

- Creative industries such as advertising, architecture, arts and antiques, crafts, design, and fashion
- Industries related to creative economy (Advertising, Arts, Design, TV, Publishing, and so on.)
- Innovation-driven business models and their impact on economic development