International Journal of Innovation and Strategic Business Management
IJISBM | Inaugural Issue 2026
CALL FOR PAPERS
Now Accepting Submissions for Inaugural Issue
The International Journal of Innovation and Strategic Business Management (IJISBM) invites researchers, scholars, and practitioners worldwide to submit original research articles, case studies, and review papers for our inaugural issue launching January 2026.
Published by Scholarnex Insights & Consultancy, IJISBM is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to fostering innovative thinking and strategic development in business, accounting, finance, and emerging markets.
50% Founding Author Discount!
Standard APC: $60 USD
$30 USD
Inaugural Issue Rate
💰 Save $30 as a founding author!
Additional Support: Fee waivers available for authors from low-income countries, unfunded researchers, and students. Simple application process upon acceptance.
Scope & Research Areas
IJISBM welcomes submissions exploring innovation, leadership, and sustainable strategies in today's evolving global economy:
✓ Business Innovation & Digital Transformation
✓ Strategic Management & Leadership
✓ Entrepreneurship & Startup Ecosystems
✓ Financial Management & FinTech
✓ Accounting, Auditing & Corporate Governance
✓ Sustainable Business & CSR
✓ Emerging Markets & Global Business
✓ Marketing Strategy & Consumer Behavior
✨ Why Publish With IJISBM?
Rigorous Peer Review
Double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts ensures quality and fairness
Full Open Access
Published under CC BY 4.0 license - your research reaches global audiences freely
Fast Turnaround
First decision within 6-8 weeks of submission with professional editorial support
Global Recognition
ISSN registered with DOI assignment for permanent citation and discoverability
📝 Submission Guidelines
| Manuscript Types: | Original research, case studies, review articles, conceptual papers |
| Word Limit: | 4,000-8,000 words (excluding references and appendices) |
| Format: | MS Word only, following author guidelines |
| Language: | English (editorial support available for non-native speakers) |
| Ethics: | Must comply with COPE guidelines and publication ethics |
| Review Process: | Double-blind peer review by qualified domain experts |
📅 Important Dates
| 📤 Submission Deadline: | December 30, 2025 |
| 🔖 ISSN/DOI Registration: | January 2025 |
| 🚀 Publication Date: | January 2026 |
Commitment to Transparency
As a newly launched journal, we are finalizing our ISSN and CrossRef DOI registration (expected January 2026). All accepted manuscripts will receive proper academic identifiers before publication in January 2026. We are committed to meeting all standards of scholarly publishing excellence.
Submission deadline: December 30, 2025
📧 Contact & Information
Publisher: Scholarnex Insights & Consultancy
Website: scholarnex.org
Journal Page: About IJISBM
For inquiries about submissions, fee waivers, or editorial processes:
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