Description:
The International Journal of SME Research and Innovation (IJSMERI) is a multidisciplinary Journal of Practice dedicated to advancing knowledge and insights into practical innovations within the realm of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This journal serves as a nexus for researchers... Show More
The International Journal of SME Research and Innovation (IJSMERI) is a multidisciplinary Journal of Practice dedicated to advancing knowledge and insights into practical innovations within the realm of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This journal serves as a nexus for researchers, practitioners, students, and educators, providing a unique space to explore, document, and disseminate real-world applications of innovative practices.
Dedicated to disseminating real practices that have proven successful (and unsuccessful) in SMEs, this Journal of Practice aims to offer valuable lessons for peer SMEs and large companies alike. This venue also aims to bridge the gap between academic and practice-based research, fostering evidence-driven teaching and research methods. The Journal seeks to foster a global community committed to advancing the innovative capacity of SMEs through evidence-based insights. By exploring transferable innovation practices between SMEs and larger enterprises, the journal contributes to the collective knowledge that fuels economic growth, sustainability, and resilience in today's dynamic business landscape.
Mission & Scope:
The International Journal of SME Research and Innovation (IJSMERI) seeks to systematically disseminate real-world practices from SMEs, offering valuable insights into what has worked and what has not. The journal's objective is to distill actionable lessons from the experiences of SMEs, fostering a dynamic knowledge exchange that empowers SMEs and larger corporations. The Journal is a vital... Show More
The International Journal of SME Research and Innovation (IJSMERI) seeks to systematically disseminate real-world practices from SMEs, offering valuable insights into what has worked and what has not. The journal's objective is to distill actionable lessons from the experiences of SMEs, fostering a dynamic knowledge exchange that empowers SMEs and larger corporations. The Journal is a vital resource for: entrepreneurs and start-ups, technology managers, R&D managers, researchers and academicians, students, industry practitioners, consultants and advisors, government and policymakers, large corporations, educational institutions, economic development agencies, and more.
Coverage:
- Applied research protocols focused on addressing practical challenges faced by SMEs.
- Cross-industry collaborations and their role in fostering innovation within the SME sector.
- Knowledge exchange and innovation transfer between SMEs and large corporations.
- Multidisciplinary approaches to SME innovation.
- Practices that demonstrate tangible impacts on SME growth and development.
IGI Global holds its journals to the highest ethical practices.
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IGI Global holds its journals to the highest ethical practices.
View Full Publication Ethics StatementArticle Processing Charge (APC):
Payment of the APC fee (directly to the publisher) by the author or a funding body is not required until AFTER the manuscript has gone through
the full double-anonymized peer review process and the Editor(s)-in-Chief at his/her/their full discretion has/have decided to accept the manuscript based
on the results of the double-anonymized peer review process.
What Does IGI Global's Open Access APC Cover?
In the traditional subscription-based model, the cost to the publisher to produce each article is covered by the revenue generated by journal subscriptions.
Under OA, all the articles are published under a Creative Commons (CC BY) license; therefore, the authors or funding body will pay a one-time
article processing charge (APC) to offset the costs of all of the activities associated with the publication of the article manuscript, including:
- Digital tools used to support the manuscript management and review process
- Typesetting, formatting and layout
- Online hosting
- Submission of the journal's content to numerous abstracts, directories, and indexes
- Third-party software (e.g. plagiarism checks)
- Editorial support which includes manuscript tracking, communications, submission guideline checks, and communications with authors and reviewers
- All promotional support and activities which include metadata distribution, press releases, promotional communications, web content, ads, fliers, brochures, postcards, etc. for the journal and its published contents
- The fact that all published articles will be freely accessible and able to be posted and disseminated widely by
the authors - Professional line-by-line English language copy editing and proofreading*
*This service is only performed on article manuscripts with fully paid (not discounted or waived) APC fees.
APC Subsidizing and Funding
To assist researchers in covering the costs of the APC in OA publishing, there are various sources of OA funding.
Additionally, unlike many other publishers, IGI Global offers flexible subsidies, 100% Open Access APC funding, discounts, and more.
Learn More
IGI Global recognizes that many researchers may not know where to begin when searching for OA funding opportunities. IGI Global recently launched an
Open Access Funding Resources page for researchers to browse.
This page provides a comprehensive list of OA funding sources available for researchers to secure funds for their various OA publications.
This journal is currently actively seeking new submissions. Interested authors should ensure that their article manuscript adheres to the journal's
submission guidelines
and
before you write page,
which include originality of the manuscript, APA formatting information and examples, manuscript requirements, and more. To submit an article for consideration,
please begin the submission process below.
All inquiries regarding IJSMERI should be directed to the attention of:
Submission-Related InquiriesDr. Varun Gupta
Editor-in-Chief
International Journal of SME Research and Innovation (IJSMERI)
Email:
varun.iit13@gmail.comAuthor Services Inquiries
For inquiries involving pre-submission concerns, please contact the Journal Development Division:
journaleditor@igi-global.comOpen Access Inquiries
For inquiries involving publishing costs, APCs, etc., please contact the Open Access Division:
openaccessadmin@igi-global.comProduction-Related Inquiries
For inquiries involving accepted manuscripts currently in production or post-production, please contact the Journal Production Division:
journalproofing@igi-global.comRights and Permissions Inquiries
For inquiries involving permissions, rights, and reuse, please contact the Intellectual Property & Contracts Division:
contracts@igi-global.comPublication-Related Inquiries
For inquiries involving journal publishing, please contact the Acquisitions Division:
acquisition@igi-global.comDiscoverability Inquiries
For inquiries involving sharing, promoting, and indexing of manuscripts, please contact the Citation Metrics & Indexing Division:
indexing@igi-global.com Editorial Office
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All of IGI Global's content is archived via the CLOCKSS and LOCKSS initiative. Additionally, all IGI Global published content is available in
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The International Journal of SME Research and Innovation (IJSMERI) is owned and published by IGI Global.
International Journal of SME Research and Innovation (IJSMERI) is editorially independent, with full authority of the journal's content falling to the Editor-in-Chief and the journal's
Editorial Board.
The In-House Editorial Office manages the publishing operations of the journal.
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Principal Contact
Grace Long
Managing Editor of Journal Development
IGI Global
Phone: (717) 533-8845 ext. 147
E-mail: glong@igi-global.com
Support Contact
Samantha Miduri
Development Editor - International Journal of SME Research and Innovation (IJSMERI)
IGI Global
Phone: 717-533-8845
E-mail: smiduri@igi-global.com