Editorial Policies

The International Journal of Foreign Trade and International Business Upgradation (IJFTIBU) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that welcomes manuscripts adhering to our author guidelines. All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the editorial team to evaluate scholarly merit, formatting, and relevance to the journal’s scope, with a specific focus on foreign trade, international business strategies, global economics, and related disciplines. Manuscripts deemed suitable are then subjected to a blinded peer review conducted by experts in the relevant fields.

Strict confidentiality is maintained throughout the review process to protect the identities of both authors and reviewers. Authors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest related to their manuscripts at both the initial and final submission stages. Any potential biases that may influence the manuscript’s content—such as consultancy fees from international business firms, trade policy affiliations, or corporate partnerships—must be clearly disclosed. This information, if applicable, will be included in the published article. Authors must also be prepared to submit evidence of ethical clearances or compliance with international research standards where applicable, especially for studies involving proprietary business data, corporate case studies, or economic modeling.

Upon acceptance, authors will be required to sign a copyright agreement, granting the International Journal of Foreign Trade and International Business Upgradation the first publication rights and permission to disseminate the article through global academic databases and digital libraries. While the journal retains these rights, authors maintain copyright of their work and will be appropriately acknowledged for any reuse of their material post-publication.

IJFTIBU follows a continuous publication model, where articles are published immediately upon acceptance. Articles published within a calendar year will be submitted for indexing purposes, including consideration for ISI (International Scientific Indexing) and other recognized business and economics-related databases. All published content is freely accessible to the academic and professional community, eliminating the need for authors to seek permission for distribution or off-prints.

By adhering to these editorial policies, the International Journal of Foreign Trade and International Business Upgradation aims to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and contribute significantly to the global discourse on trade, commerce, and international business development.