Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development publishes peer-reviewed research that highlights business problems faced by modern-day institutions and provides practical and sustainable solutions to improve them.

The journal aims to prescribe and improve business theories and practices and to encourage scientific research into sustainable governance and business ethics.

Development and sustainability are at the heart of the journal’s mission.

We are proud to showcase research from across the world in order to foster these shared principles, and in our short history have welcomed high-quality contributions from Africa, Asia and Europe.

For JBSED, development and sustainability are our focus, no matter the region.

Therefore, contributions which pertain to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4, 5, 9, 17 and especially SDG 8 “Decent work and Economic Growth” and SDG 16 “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions”, are encouraged.

The journal welcomes research articles, literature reviews and case studies from academics, students, practitioners, entrepreneurs and policymakers.

Empirical work which invites business and governance activities is particularly welcome.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Business, Management and Accounting, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Ownership structure and environmental, social and governance performance disclosure: the moderating role of the board independence

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Hamzeh, Saleh F.A.

• The influence of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on the development of voluntary sustainability accounting reporting rules

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Seleshi

• Strengths and weaknesses of forensic accounting: an implication on the socio-economic development

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Hashem, Mohannad Obeid, Ebrahim

• Determinants of the performance of Moroccan banks

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Abdelkader

• Potential of ecotourism as a mechanism to buoy community livelihoods: the case of Musina Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Azwindini Isaac

• A critical comparative review of emergency and disaster management in the Arab world

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Osama F.

• Gender inequality: determinants and outcomes in Nigeria

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Oluyemi Theophilus, Kayode Ebenezer

• Does quality of governance contribute to the heterogeneity in happiness levels across MENA countries?

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Jamile, Sara

• Unlocking the potential: the impact of digital leadership on firms' performance through digital transformation

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Abdelhak, Hui Nee, Thavamalar, Samuel

• Political ties and corporate performance: why efficiency matters?

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Rabia, Khakan