International Journal of Foreign Trade and International Business Upgradation

About the Journal (View Full Page)

International Journal of Foreign Trade and International Business Upgradation (IJFTIBU) is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the fields of foreign trade, international business, global commerce, and business development. The journal provides a professional platform for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, policymakers, and practitioners to disseminate original research, theoretical insights, empirical studies, and policy-oriented analyses that contribute to the advancement of international trade practices, global business strategies, and sustainable economic growth at regional, national, and global levels.

Open Access Policy

IJFTIBU is a fully open-access journal, meaning all published content is freely available without any subscription or access charges to readers or their institutions. In accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without prior permission from the publisher or authors.

Open Access License

To ensure unrestricted dissemination of scholarly work, all articles published in IJFTIBU are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).

1. Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
2. Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use
3. Copyright: Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights without restrictions

Aims and Scope (View Full Page)

IJFTIBU invites original research articles, review papers, and case studies in foreign trade, international business, and allied management and economic disciplines, including but not limited to:

1. Foreign Trade: International trade policies, export–import management, trade finance, customs and logistics, WTO studies, trade agreements, global supply chains, and trade compliance.
2. International Business: Global business strategy, multinational enterprises, international marketing, cross-border investments, international entrepreneurship, global human resource management, and foreign direct investment (FDI).
3. Interdisciplinary & Emerging Areas: Digital trade, e-commerce and cross-border platforms, international business upgradation, sustainable trade practices, global economic development, trade technology, and interdisciplinary research in global business and economics.

Review Process and Publication Ethics – COPE, ICMJE & WAME Compliance

IJFTIBU strictly follows the ethical standards prescribed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) to ensure honesty, transparency, integrity, and fairness in research and publishing.

1. COPE Ethical Guidelines: The journal follows COPE standards to ensure ethical publishing practices, transparency, and integrity in academic research.

2. ICMJE Author & Publication Standards: IJFTIBU follows the core recommendations of ICMJE to promote responsible authorship, accurate reporting, and ethical research conduct.

3. WAME Ethical Editorial Principles: The journal aligns with WAME guidelines to ensure fairness in editorial decisions, transparency in communication, and excellence in scholarly publishing.

1. Peer Review: All submissions undergo a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process
2. Plagiarism Policy: Zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism; manuscripts are screened using professional plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin/iThenticate
3. Transparency & Responsibility: Mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest; clear editorial policies and Article Processing Charges (APCs)
4. Full Policy: For detailed ethical guidelines, please visit our Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement page

Author & Editor Responsibilities

1. Clear authorship criteria and contributor transparency
2. Mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest
3. Ethical handling of research data, references, and citations
4. Editorial independence, accountability, and fairness

Indexing & Visibility (View Full Page)

IJFTIBU is committed to enhancing the visibility and academic impact of published research. The journal is currently indexed and tracked in:

1. Google Scholar – Global discoverability and citation tracking
2. Crossref (DOI Registration) – Unique Digital Object Identifier for each published article

Why Choose IJFTIBU?

1. Creative Commons Licensing – Authors retain copyright under CC BY 4.0
2. International Editorial Board – Experts in foreign trade and international business
3. Rapid & Transparent Review Process
4. Global Readership and Open Accessibility

Submission

You can send your article easily via email at [email protected] or submit online through this link:
[Submit Manuscript]