Skill UI

A guide for structuring and articulating the theoretical contribution of International Business (IB) research, particularly for high-impact journals. It helps researchers move beyond merely descriptive findings by establishing non-incremental, cross-border insights, defining theoretical moves (e.g., qualifying or overturning established theory), and integrating societal or policy implications into the core argument.

This guide teaches scholars how to strategically position their research paper within the ongoing international business (IB) academic conversation. Instead of merely identifying a research gap, it instructs users to problematize core assumptions, join established academic debates, and structure their arguments to demonstrate clear intellectual intervention. Essential for refining paper introductions before submission to top-tier journals.