Digital Business & Innovation Management (DBIM)

Global Recruitment: Build the Future of DBIM With Us
As a new open access journal dedicated to digital business and innovation management, DBIM is building a diverse, global, and inclusive editorial team. We are actively recruiting distinguished scholars and industry experts from all regions of the world to join our founding team. Whether you are an early-career researcher or an established academic leader, we welcome your expertise and perspective to shape the journal’s direction and uphold rigorous academic standards.

Open Positions (Global, No Geographic Restrictions)
We are recruiting for three key roles tailored to different levels of experience:

Associate Editor — Lead peer review processes, guide journal development, and shape editorial policies for your field. Ideal for established scholars with a strong track record in digital business, innovation, or fintech.
Editorial Board Member — Provide strategic guidance, contribute to peer review, and help build the journal’s reputation. Open to researchers with significant publication and review experience in relevant fields.
Ad Hoc Reviewer — Conduct high-quality, timely reviews and support the journal’s peer review workflow. Perfect for early-career researchers or experts looking to contribute to a new open access platform.

Who We Are Looking For
We seek candidates with the following background and values:

Active research focus in digital business, innovation management, digital transformation, fintech, AI/ML in business, or related fields
Strong academic publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Experience with peer review, and commitment to the principles of COPE publication ethics
Global perspective and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic publishing
Fluent in English (working language of the journal)
No geographic or institutional affiliation restrictions — we welcome applicants from all countries and regions

Exclusive Benefits for Founding Team Members
Join us at the launch stage and enjoy unique opportunities and perks:

Shape the direction and academic standards of a new open access journal from the ground up
Official recognition as a founding team member on the journal website and annual publications
Exclusive 50% APC discount for your own submissions to DBIM
Opportunity to build your academic profile and expand your global professional network
Support from the editorial office, including training and resources for peer review and editorial leadership

How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following materials to [email protected] with the subject line “DBIM Global Recruitment — [Your Name] — [Position Applied For]”:

Your updated academic CV, including publication list and review experience
A brief statement of interest (max 300 words) outlining your research background and how you would contribute to DBIM
Optional: A short letter of recommendation from a senior colleague

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be contacted for a brief interview. We encourage applications from scholars of all nationalities, backgrounds, and career stages.

— The DBIM Editorial Team