Iberoamerican Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business is a scholarly journal in the field of small business and entrepreneurship studies. The journal's aim is to publish original papers, which contribute to the advancement of the field of entrepreneurship. It publishes conceptual and empirical papers mainly for the interest of scholars, consultants, academicians and public policy makers.
The journal attracts submissions from brazilian academics and other countries focusing upon theoretical, empirical, policy and practitioner issues within the fields of small business and entrepreneurship. The journal's contents reflect its integrative approach - including primary research articles, discussion of current issues and case studies. The journal is dedicated to the formulation, development, implementation and evaluation of enterprise policy.
Theoretical research articles and evidence-based case studies seek to explore best practice, investigate strategies for growth, and to assist and inform those responsible for the management of SMEs. Papers accepted for publication are double-blind refereed to ensure academic integrity.
IJES Journal is published by the Brazilian National Association of Studies in Entrepreneurship and Management of Small Businesses (ANGEPE), and welcomes research papers in SMEs, Entrepreneurship and other related areas.
The IJESB Journal accepts the following categories of articles:
1. Entrepreneurial and intrapreneurship behavior
2. Sustainable, cultural, social and gender-based entrepreneurship
3. Innovation, technology and risk capital
4. Public policies, entrepreneurship and social networks
5. Education and research in entrepreneurship
6. International entrepreneurship
7. Internationalization of small businesses
8. Small business strategy and strategy
9. Business networks, productive arrangements and local development
10. Financing and promotion for small businesses
The Iberoamerican Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business is a double-blind reviewed and scholarly Journal dedicated to publishing in English, Portuguese and Spanish original and outstanding studies that improve knowledge and understanding of entrepreneurship and small business management and, eventually, shape these fields of research.
Studies published might be theoretical pieces, qualitative and quantitative empirical work, and/or case studies. Given that the objective of the Journal is to push the boundaries of current entrepreneurial and small business management thoughts, case studies to be published in IJESB must have a theoretical perspective.