Arado Business Journal (ABJ)

About the Journal

ARADO Business Journal (ABJ) is a quarterly, peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO), a specialized organization of the League of Arab States. Launched in January 2026, ABJ serves as a premier platform for cutting-edge research in business administration, management sciences, and organizational development, with a focus on the Arab world.

Online ISSN: 3105-5540 | Print ISSN: 3105-5532

ABJ adopts a full Gold Open Access model. All articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This ensures free, immediate, and unrestricted access, distribution, and reuse with proper attribution. Authors retain full copyright. All articles undergo rigorous double-blind peer review and are assigned a Crossref DOI for global discoverability.

Focus & Scope

ABJ aims to:

Advance theoretical and empirical research in business and administrative sciences.
Bridge the gap between academia and industry by promoting evidence-based management practices.
Highlight Arab-centric perspectives while fostering global scholarly dialogue.

Research Areas Include (but are not limited to):

Strategic Management & Organizational Behavior
Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Arab Economies
Digital Transformation & AI in Business
Public Administration & Governance Reform
Sustainable Business Models & CSR
Financial Management & Islamic Economics
Human Resource Development & Leadership
Supply Chain & Operations Management

Article Types Accepted:

Empirical Studies: Original quantitative/qualitative research with field or experimental data.
Theoretical Contributions: Frameworks/models addressing Arab administrative challenges.
Case Studies: Rigorous analyses of business/organizational practices in regional contexts.
Systematic Reviews: Meta-analyses of literature with actionable insights.
Policy Papers: Evidence-driven recommendations for Arab policymakers.
Book Reviews: Critical evaluations of recent publications in management sciences.

Indexing & Abstracting

Indexed In:

Discoverable via:

OpenAIRE
Dimensions
Google Scholar
Semantic Scholar
ResearchGate
E-MAKTA

Compliance with International Publishing Standards

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

Transparent peer review: double-blind, with a target reviewer turnaround of 30–45 days and a maximum of 8–12 weeks from submission to first decision.
Diverse editorial board with international and institutional diversity.
Ethical publishing aligned with COPE and DOAJ guidelines, including anti-plagiarism screening via Turnitin/iThenticate.
Technical robustness: OJS 3.x platform, Crossref DOI, JATS XML metadata, ORCID integration, and digital preservation through the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN).

Governance and Legal Information

Publisher Legal Identity:

Name: Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO)
Established: 1961
Legal Status: Specialized Organization of the League of Arab States
Registration: Intergovernmental Organization under the Arab League Charter

Official Address:
2 El Hegaz Street, Roxy, Heliopolis
Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt
Postal Code: 2692 El Horreya

Editorial Independence:
The Editorial Board operates independently from the publisher in all academic decisions, ensuring full compliance with COPE principles of editorial autonomy. Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, peer review outcomes, and alignment with the journal's scope.

Funding Model:
ABJ is funded by ARADO's operational budget, supplemented by a transparent Article Processing Charge (APC) of USD 200 (charged only upon acceptance), with full waivers available for authors from low-income countries. The journal has no external commercial sponsorships that could influence editorial decisions or content selection.

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