About the Journal

Overview

Journal Title: Journal of Entrepreneurial Researchers (JER)
ISSN (Online): 2975-9412
Frequency: Biannual (two issues per year)
Language: English (British or American)
Publisher: Ponteditora, Sociedade Unipessoal, Lda.
Platform: Open Journal Systems (OJS)

Mission and International Outlook

The Journal of Entrepreneurial Researchers (JER) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal committed to advancing knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship. JER promotes innovative, interdisciplinary, and impactful research that contributes to both academic discourse and societal progress.

Its international scope encourages collaboration between institutions, cultures, and disciplines, offering a platform for global dialogue on entrepreneurship, sustainability, and innovation.

JER aims to contribute to the global advancement of entrepreneurial research by encouraging international collaborations, cross-border dialogues, and submissions from geographically and institutionally diverse backgrounds.

Focus Areas / Keywords:
Green and Blue Economy • Eco-Entrepreneurship • Green Accounting • Sustainable Finance • Digital Innovation • Circular Economy • Social Innovation • Social Inclusion • Cultural and Creative Entrepreneurship • Entrepreneurship Education

Editorial Process Summary

All submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine their alignment with the journal’s aims and scope, originality, ethical compliance and conformity with the author guidelines. This assessment is conducted by the Editor-in-Chief or by a designated independent handling editor where an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest exists.

Research manuscripts that pass the initial editorial assessment are normally evaluated by at least two independent external reviewers selected for their relevant subject expertise. Double-blind peer review is the journal’s default model. Single-blind or open peer review may be used where appropriately justified and documented; open peer review requires the informed agreement of the authors and reviewers. Where the reviewers’ assessments materially diverge, a third independent reviewer may be appointed.

Editorial decisions are based exclusively on academic merit, originality, methodological rigour, ethical compliance, relevance and alignment with the journal’s scope. Reviewers’ recommendations inform, but do not determine, the editorial decision.

Where the Editor-in-Chief, Deputy Editor, a Scientific Board member, an Editorial Board member or a member of the editorial staff is an author, co-author or otherwise has a relevant conflict of interest, that person takes no part in the initial assessment, reviewer selection, editorial correspondence, interpretation of the reports or final decision. Exclusive authority is assigned to a suitably qualified and non-conflicted independent handling editor, and the procedure is documented in the confidential editorial record.

The Scientific Board performs an advisory and strategic function. It contributes subject-area expertise and supports the journal’s academic development, but it does not replace independent external peer review or participate routinely in the evaluation of individual manuscripts.

Access, Ethics & Publishing Policy

The journal maintains an Immediate and Free Open Access policy:

Accepted articles are published with a DOI via Crossref and preserved via the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN).

Contact

Prof. Eduardo Manuel de Almeida Leite, Ph.D.
Vice-President, School of Technology and Management, University of Madeira
Researcher at OSEAN – Observatory of Employment and Youth Futures
eduardo.leite@staff.uma.pt

For full editorial guidelines, peer review details, ethical policies, and APCs, please refer to the dedicated sections in the main navigation menu.

This streamlined overview introduces JER’s editorial vision and international purpose — guiding authors and readers to deeper engagement through clear pathways and global standards.