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) under 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.

ABJ adheres to open-access (OA) policies under the CC-BY-NC 4.0 International License, ensuring free and unrestricted access, distribution, and reuse of content for non-commercial purposes. Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights. All articles undergo rigorous double-blind peer review and are assigned a DOI for global visibility.

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 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.

Compliance with Scopus & Clarivate Standards

ABJ follows global best practices to meet indexing criteria, including:

Transparent peer review (double-blind, 15–30 days turnaround).
Diverse editorial board with international expertise.
Ethical publishing (anti-plagiarism via Turnitin, authorship guidelines per COPE).
Technical robustness (OJS platform, DOI, XML metadata for cross-database compatibility).

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 entirely by ARADO's operational budget, with no external commercial sponsorships that could influence editorial decisions or content selection. This ensures the journal's independence and commitment to academic integrity.

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