We have in this issue a good cross section of articles both from a organizational, regional and subject matter on Internet and Electronic Commerce.
We have not chosen a theme for this Edition. I would be interested in the readers feedback on if we should select a “ theme “ per issue? In the meantime we will leave the subject to discuss to our Regular Editors and contributors.
We have also decided not to become a “refereed publication”. The main reason is that JIBC is not strictly an academic Journal but has a cross section of contributors from business people, lawyers, government officials, etc and not only academics. A second reason is that the process of refereeing is time consuming . Our issues are current ( example SET ) and we just do not have months to kick them around. By the time a number of referees have looked at the item is homogenized and stale .
We have numerous new contributors as well as our regular contributors - most of whom have been with us since our first edition - almost two years ago. To our regular distinguished list Contributing Editors - a thank you. ( Take a minute to check out the credentials of our Contributing Editors - and of course our contributors for this January issue- quite an impressive credentials)
A particular welcome to our new Contributing Editors Scott Smith and Miran Pecenik- welcome.
And to our readers- enjoy. Tell your friends - we are looking always for more readers and interesting articles.
Gordon Jenkins
Editor