About the Journal

GSX Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship (GSX J. Bus. Entrep.)

The GSX Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship is a peer-reviewed, open access journal committed to publishing high-quality research on business innovation, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and enterprise development across the Global South. As part of the Global South Index (GSX) platform, the journal fosters inclusive scholarship, practical insights, and policy dialogue tailored to the unique contexts of emerging economies.
We welcome contributions from scholars, entrepreneurs, and policymakers working across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Oceania.

Open Access Policy
Fully open access: All articles are freely available online upon publication.
 Creative Commons License: Published under CC BY 4.0, allowing sharing and adaptation with attribution.
Affordable APC: A processing fee of $50 USD is charged per accepted article to support editorial operations and digital infrastructure.
o Waivers and discounts are available for authors from low-income institutions or underfunded research projects.
Global accessibility: Designed to remove barriers to knowledge and promote equitable research dissemination.

Aims & Scope
The journal publishes original research, case studies, theoretical papers, and policy analyses in areas including:
• Entrepreneurial ecosystems and startup culture
• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• Social entrepreneurship and inclusive business models
• Business strategy, finance, and marketing in emerging markets
• Innovation, technology adoption, and digital transformation
• Informal economies and microenterprise development
• Women and youth entrepreneurship
• Business policy and regulatory environments
• Cross-border trade and regional business integration

Submission Guidelines
• Article Types: Research articles, case studies, policy briefs, review essays, data notes
• Length: 6,000–10,000 words for research articles; shorter formats accepted for briefs and notes
• Language: English (with abstract translations encouraged in local languages)
• Formatting: APA style; templates available on the journal website
• Peer Review: Double-blind process with 2–3 expert reviewers per submission
• Turnaround Time: Initial decision within 4–8 weeks; expedited review available for policy-relevant work
• Processing Fee: $50 USD per accepted article; payable after acceptance

Indexing & Archiving Goals
• DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
• Scopus
• RePEc (Research Papers in Economics)
• Google Scholar
• CrossRef (with DOI assignment for all articles)
• PKP PN and LOCKSS for long-term digital preservation