Arado Business Journal (ABJ)

Focus and Scope

Arado Business Journal (ABJ) is an international peer-reviewed quarterly published by the Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO) under the League of Arab States. The journal advances rigorous scholarship in business administration, management sciences, and organizational development, with a distinctive focus on the Arab region and its dialogue with global research communities.

Aims

To publish high-quality theoretical and empirical research in business and administrative sciences.
To bridge academia and practice by promoting evidence-based management.
To highlight Arab-centric perspectives while contributing to global scholarly dialogue.
To foster cross-disciplinary and comparative research relevant to emerging economies.

Research Areas (Indicative, Not Exhaustive)

Strategic Management and Organizational Behavior.
Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and SME Development in Arab Economies.
Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Data-Driven Management.
Public Administration, Governance Reform, and Public Policy.
Sustainability, ESG, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Financial Management, Banking, and Islamic Economics.
Human Resource Development, Leadership, and Organizational Learning.
Supply Chain, Operations, and Logistics Management.
Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and Digital Markets.
Accounting, Auditing, and Public Sector Financial Reporting.

Article Types Accepted

Empirical Studies: Original quantitative or qualitative research with field, archival, or experimental data.
Theoretical and Conceptual Papers: Frameworks and models addressing administrative challenges in the Arab world and beyond.
Case Studies: Rigorous analyses of organizational practices in regional and comparative contexts.
Systematic and Bibliometric Reviews: Reviews of literature with actionable theoretical or managerial insights.
Policy Papers: Evidence-based recommendations for policymakers and public administrators.
Book Reviews: Critical evaluations of recent significant publications in management sciences.

Editorial and Publishing Standards

ABJ follows internationally recognized best practices in scholarly publishing, including:

Transparent peer review: Double-blind, with a target turnaround of 30–45 days for the review stage and a maximum of 90 days from submission to first decision.
Diverse editorial board: with international, gender, and institutional diversity.
Ethical publishing: aligned with COPE, DOAJ, and WAME guidelines, including anti-plagiarism screening through Turnitin/iThenticate.
Technical robustness: OJS platform, Crossref DOI assignment, JATS XML metadata, ORCID integration, and CLOCKSS digital preservation.
Open access: Gold Open Access under CC-BY-NC 4.0 with no submission or publication fees.

Target Audience