JOURNAL METRICS	PUBLICATION SPEED
IF 4.2 (Scopus 2024)	7 days avg. for submission to first decision
Q1 Scopus best quartile	38 days avg. from submission to first post-review decision
21% Acceptance rate	10 days avg. from acceptance to online publication

 

FOCUS AND SCOPE

The primary aim of the Journal of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Education (JWEE) is to promote excellence in research on women’s entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education. The journal publishes high-quality, original studies that examine individual, organizational, and institutional factors influencing women’s entrepreneurial activities across diverse socio-economic contexts.

JWEE is dedicated to advancing research, analysis, and scholarly dialogue on women’s entrepreneurship and education, with particular emphasis on empowerment, inclusion, and sustainable economic development in rural, urban, and other environments. The journal encourages contributions from scientists, scholars and practitioners from both developed and developing countries. Submitted manuscripts are expected to address relevant theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented issues within the field. Key research topics include, but are not limited to:

• Women’s entrepreneurial attitudes, perceptions, and self-efficacy
• Entrepreneurial intentions and gender differences
• Motivational drivers of female entrepreneurs’ business creation
• Gender differences and socio-economic determinants of entrepreneurship
• Access to financial, human, and social capital
• Resilience, sustainability, and performance of women-owned enterprises
• Gender perspectives on entrepreneurial leadership
• Organizational culture and women-led businesses
• Ethics, governance, and efficiency in women’s entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurial and lifelong learning of women
• Entrepreneurial students' education and gender differences
• Digital skills, innovation, and technology adoption in women-owned businesses.

The journal emphasizes the integration of theoretical and empirical research, thereby supporting the development of evidence-based policies, educational initiatives, and practical support mechanisms aimed at empowering women and enhancing their participation in the global economy. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, JWEE contributes to the development of relevant entrepreneurial models and frameworks, ensuring that women’s contributions to business and society are both recognized and effectively leveraged.

JWEE provides an interdisciplinary platform that brings together researchers and practitioners from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. It encourages contributions that examine women’s entrepreneurship across different cultural, institutional, and socio-economic contexts, with a strong emphasis on international and comparative perspectives. This approach enhances the journal’s global relevance and supports the dissemination of knowledge across regions and research communities. 

Through the dissemination of rigorous, peer-reviewed research, JWEE aims to support evidence-based policymaking, advance academic excellence, and contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic development

HISTORY OF THE JOURNAL

The Journal of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Education was established in 2008 by its Editor-in-Chief, Mirjana Radović-Marković, who is also its founder. The journal is published by the Institute of Economic Sciences, Belgrade, Serbia, a reputable scientific research institution founded in 1958 and dedicated to the advancement of contemporary scientific and applied research.

Since its inception, the journal has been recognized as one of the earliest academic publications globally devoted exclusively to women’s entrepreneurship, thereby achieving notable scholarly and historical relevance. In acknowledgment of its pioneering contribution, the journal and its founder were granted the Special Award for Academic Contribution to Women’s Entrepreneurship by the Association of Businesswomen of Serbia in 2020 (Cvet uspeha for “Žena Zmaja 2020”), an award recognizing excellence among women entrepreneurs and gender-sensitive companies in Serbia.

Unlike journals that incorporate gender and entrepreneurship within broader thematic domains, this journal maintains a clearly defined and specialized scope. It publishes comparative and empirically grounded analyses of women’s entrepreneurial activities, challenges, and success determinants across diverse regional and sectoral contexts. By systematically integrating theoretical and applied perspectives, the journal contributes to the development of educational frameworks, evidence-based policymaking, and business practice. Its sustained focus on women’s education and empowerment establishes it as a relevant platform for advancing gender equality, supporting social innovation, and strengthening scholarly discourse in the field of women’s entrepreneurship.

FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

Looking forward, JWEE is committed to further strengthening its position as a leading international platform for high-quality research in women’s entrepreneurship. Future editorial directions will prioritize contributions that adopt global, intersectional, and methodologically rigorous approaches. Special emphasis will be placed on emerging research areas, including digital transformation, green and sustainable entrepreneurship, and the role of women in rapidly evolving and emerging markets. In addition, the journal will continue to promote research that contributes to evidence-based policymaking and demonstrates measurable societal and economic impact.

To enhance its visibility and citation performance, JWEE will continue to support international collaboration among authors, reviewers, and editorial board members, while maintaining high standards of peer review and publication ethics. The journal’s editorial policy will remain focused on attracting innovative, original, and impactful research, thereby contributing to increased citation rates and broader dissemination within the global scholarly community.

While earlier research primarily focused on identifying barriers and characteristics of women entrepreneurs, JWEE’s future development is oriented toward fostering high-impact, internationally relevant research that advances theoretical understanding, informs policy, and supports sustainable and inclusive economic development.

PUBLICATION ETHICS AND INTEGRITY

JWEE is committed to the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All authors, reviewers and editors are expected to adhere to ethical standards related to originality, transparency, authorship, conflict of interest disclosure, and responsible research conduct. Any form of publication malpractice, including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or redundant publication, is unacceptable.
Detailed ethical and editorial policies are available in the Editorial Policies section.

PEER REVIEW PROCESS

JWEE applies a double-blind peer review process. All submissions are initially assessed by the editorial team for relevance and compliance with journal policies and are then reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. The peer review process is conducted in a fair, unbiased, and confidential manner.

POLICY ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

JWEE permits limited use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (e.g., for language editing) under strict conditions. Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, integrity, and accuracy of their manuscripts and must disclose any use of AI tools.
Further details are provided in the Editorial Policies.

OPEN ACCESS

JWEE is an open-access journal. All published articles are freely available to readers without subscription or access fees, supporting the global dissemination of scholarly knowledge.

INDEXING AND VISIBILITY

JWEE indexed in major international and regional databases, including Scopus, DOAJ, EconLit, ERIH PLUS, EconBiz, RePEc, ROAD, and ProQuest. The views expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board or the publisher.

ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGES (APC)

Manuscripts submitted to JWEE and accepted for publication following the peer-review process are subject to an Article Processing Charge (APC). The APC for all accepted manuscripts is 75,000 RSD (USD 740).

The APC covers the full range of publishing services provided to authors and readers, including:

• High editorial and production standards.
• Professional language editing, typesetting, and formatting.
• Assignment of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for citation and indexing purposes.
• Permanent archiving and digital preservation through recognized repositories.
• Online publication and long-term accessibility.

These services ensure the quality, visibility, and sustainability of published articles.

SUPPORT TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITY

Authors, librarians and readers with temporary or continuous disability are encouraged to contact us for assistance if they experience any technical difficulty while interacting with our journal. Assistance to persons with disabilities will be given free of charge.