About the Journal

IJI is broadcast in a continuous stream on a quarterly basis (January-April; May-August; September-December), and articles can be submitted in Portuguese, English and Spanish, with the main publication of the work being in the English language.

The International Journal of Innovation (IJI) is a scientific journal. Its mission is to serve as a periodical publication of scientific and technological works in the field of innovation, with a focus on emerging markets, studying individuals, organizations, ecosystems and policies.

History of the International Journal of Innovation (IJI)

The International Journal of Innovation (IJI) was launched in December 2013 (v.1, n.1) as a result of the efforts of researchers from different universities and research groups around the world. From the beginning, the journal set out to be a space for scientific dissemination on innovation, supporting cutting-edge research, economic policies, and regional and national development strategies.

Over the years, IJI has consolidated its mission as a scientific publication dedicated to the field of innovation, with a special focus on emerging markets, addressing individuals, organizations, ecosystems, and public policies.

Since its inception, IJI has had an international character, with English as its primary publication language. Over time, the journal also began to incorporate Portuguese and Spanish versions as secondary languages of the articles published in English, increasing its inclusion with the Latin American academic community.

IJI adopts a double-blind peer review system, strictly follows international standards of academic integrity, and, since 2021, has been a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Each published article receives a DOI, while authors and institutions are identified by ORCID and ROR, ensuring scientific visibility and traceability.

The journal is indexed in prestigious databases such as Scopus, Web of Science – Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Redalyc, Latindex, ProQuest, Erih Plus, Dialnet, Spell, among others.

Throughout its history, IJI has had the leadership of editors-in-chief who have played a fundamental role in consolidating its scientific identity and internationalization:

  • Dr. Leonel Cezar Rodrigues (2013 – 2019)
  • Dr. Priscila Rezende da Costa (2019 – 2024)
  • Dr. Isabel Cristina Scafuto (2025 – Present)