About the Journal

Our Mission

The Journal of Business Ethics and Strategic Management (JBESM) was established with a singular vision: to bridge the divide between ethical imperatives and strategic excellence in contemporary business scholarship. In an era marked by rapid technological disruption, evolving stakeholder expectations, and heightened scrutiny of corporate conduct, JBESM serves as a vital conduit for research that interrogates how organizations can simultaneously pursue competitive advantage and uphold the highest standards of ethical responsibility.

We are committed to publishing scholarship that matters—research that not only advances theoretical boundaries but also informs managerial practice, shapes public policy, and contributes to the creation of more sustainable, equitable, and accountable business ecosystems.

Aims & Scope

JBESM publishes original research articles, comprehensive literature reviews, conceptual papers, case studies, research notes, and invited commentaries that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in business ethics, strategic management, and their intersections with emerging technologies and sustainability imperatives.

Core Thematic Areas:

Business Ethics & Corporate Responsibility

• Moral philosophy in organizational contexts
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and stakeholder engagement
• Whistleblowing, corruption, and organizational misconduct
• Ethical leadership and moral decision-making
• Cross-cultural and global business ethics

Strategic Management & Competitive Dynamics

• Strategic leadership and top management teams
• Corporate governance, board effectiveness, and executive accountability
• Mergers, acquisitions, and ethical due diligence
• Competitive strategy and industry analysis
• Strategic human resource management

Digital Transformation & Emerging Technologies

• Digital marketing and technology-driven business innovation
• Big data analytics capability and data-driven decision-making
• Artificial intelligence governance, algorithmic fairness, and AI ethics
• Blockchain applications and IoT in business
• Generative AI in business strategy and operations

Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship

• Sustainable business strategy and ESG integration
• Green supply chain management and responsible sourcing
• Environmental sustainability and corporate environmental performance
• Circular economy and sustainable innovation
• Climate strategy and carbon management

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

• Entrepreneurship ethics and responsible innovation
• Value co-creation and digital platform ecosystems
• Industry 5.0 and human-centric manufacturing
• SME digitalization and innovation performance
• Social entrepreneurship and impact investing

Why Publish with JBESM?

Rigorous Peer Review: Every submission undergoes a thorough double-blind peer review process, ensuring that published work meets the highest standards of scholarly rigor, methodological soundness, and ethical compliance.

Rapid Publication: We understand the importance of timely dissemination. Our streamlined editorial workflow ensures a first decision within 21–28 days, with accepted manuscripts published online within 45–60 days.

Global Visibility: JBESM is indexed in leading academic databases and discovery platforms, maximizing the reach and impact of your research. Each article receives a unique DOI via Crossref, ensuring permanent accessibility and citability.

Open Access Commitment: All articles are published under Creative Commons licensing (CC BY 4.0), enabling unrestricted access, distribution, and reuse—accelerating knowledge transfer and societal impact.

Author-Centric Approach: We are committed to supporting authors throughout the publication journey, offering responsive editorial communication, transparent processes, and constructive peer feedback.

Fee Waivers for Developing Regions: In alignment with our commitment to inclusive scholarship, JBESM waives article processing charges for authors from South Asian countries, removing financial barriers to publication.

Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

JBESM is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. We adhere to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expect all authors, reviewers, and editors to observe these principles.

For Authors:

• Submissions must represent original work not previously published or under consideration elsewhere
• All contributing authors must be appropriately acknowledged; ghost authorship and gift authorship are prohibited
• Plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification constitute serious ethical violations
• Conflicts of interest and funding sources must be transparently disclosed
• Authors must comply with ethical standards for research involving human subjects

For Reviewers:

• Reviews must be conducted objectively, constructively, and confidentially
• Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when appropriate
• Reviewer comments should be substantive, respectful, and aimed at improving manuscript quality

For Editors:

• Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, relevance, and ethical compliance
• Editors maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities
• Editors are committed to fair, unbiased, and timely handling of all submissions

Contact the Editorial Office

General Inquiries: info@sohupub.com Submissions: editor@sohupub.com Technical Support: support@sohupub.com Phone: +92 333 604 3150

Website: www@sohupub.com