About the Journal
Summary
The International Journal of Sustainability in Business and Economics (IJSBE, ISSN 3052-6752) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on research at the intersection of sustainable business practices and economic systems. It provides a platform for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and industry experts to share original research, theoretical insights, empirical studies, and case analyses that advance understanding of sustainability in business and economics. The journal aims to bridge academic knowledge with practical implications, supporting organizations and economies in adopting sustainable practices that generate long-term value for society and the environment.
All research papers, whether original research, case study, literature review or technical concept, are
- rigorously, timely and construcively peer-reviewed
- freely available Open Access (CC BY 4.0 license)
- indexed in Crossref and the National Library of Germany
- assigned with a DOI
Aim & Scope
IJSBE publishes research that addresses environmental, social, and economic sustainability in business and economic contexts. It welcomes empirical studies, conceptual frameworks, and applied research that contribute to theory and practice.
Example topics include:
- sustainable business models and circular economy practices,
- corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability reporting,
- environmental and resource economics,
- green finance and sustainable investment,
- sustainability in supply chains,
- sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation,
- policy, regulation and governance for sustainability,
- social and environmental impact assessment,
- climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies,
- life-cycle assessment and eco-design,
- ESG measurement and disclosure,
- behavioral economics in sustainability decision-making
Indexing
IJSBE is indexed in Crossref and registered with the German National Library and the ISSN Portal. All published articles are assigned DOIs to ensure long-term accessibility, reliable citation, and global visibility. The journal is listed in national and international bibliographic databases to support discoverability and accessibility in the research community.
Submission and Publication
Authors may submit manuscripts via the WR Publishing online portal. After acceptance, articles undergo professional editing and typesetting to meet high academic and publication standards. Article Processing Charges (APCs) are applied to cover editorial management, production, and online hosting costs. Accepted articles are published promptly in the current issue and are assigned a DOI, ensuring immediate access to the global research community.
Peer Review
This journal uses a double-blind peer review process. The identities of authors and reviewers remain concealed from each other throughout the review stage. The editorial team ensures that submitted manuscripts are anonymized before they are sent to reviewers. Authors are not required to anonymize their submissions themselves.
Authors may suggest potential reviewers when submitting their manuscript. These suggestions are taken into consideration but are not binding. Reviewers are selected based on their academic or professional qualifications relevant to the topic of the manuscript and must not have a conflict of interest. Reviewers are expected to evaluate the manuscript’s quality, originality, clarity, and contribution, maintain confidentiality, and provide constructive and objective feedback. Reviewers must not attempt to identify the authors.
Manuscripts are generally reviewed by two or more independent reviewers. Editorial decisions are based on the reviewer reports and the journal’s academic standards.
Conflicts of interest must be disclosed by authors, reviewers, and editors. If a manuscript is submitted by a member of the Editorial Board, the selection of reviewers and the editorial decision are handled by another member of the Editorial Board in order to ensure impartiality. Otherwise, submissions by Editorial Board members are treated the same as any other submission.
Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the data and arguments presented in their manuscript and must comply with relevant ethical standards. Research involving human or animal subjects must show evidence of appropriate ethical approval where required.
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a reasoned request. Appeals are reviewed by an editor who was not involved in the original decision. Complaints or concerns regarding ethical or procedural issues are handled in line with established academic publishing standards.
The journal is committed to fairness, academic integrity, and transparency in its review process.
Open Access, Copyright, Licensing
This journal operates on an Open Access basis. All articles are made available immediately upon publication in PDF format, free of charge and without subscription barriers. Users are permitted to download, print, copy, and otherwise use the articles for any lawful purpose, provided that the terms of the license are followed.
Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights for their articles without any restrictions. The submitting author confirms that the manuscript is original and authored by them and any listed co-authors. Where the manuscript includes text, figures, data, or other material from third-party sources, the submitting author affirms that all necessary permissions have been obtained.
All articles in this journal are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows users to share and adapt the material in a reasonable manner, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and that any changes are clearly indicated. Users may not impose additional legal or technological restrictions and must make the work available under the same license (CC BY 4.0).
Plagiarism Screening
All manuscripts submitted to IJSBE are subjected to strict plagiarism checks using professional detection software. Any detected plagiarism leads to immediate rejection of the submission. In cases of confirmed academic misconduct, the journal may publicly disclose the article and the author and prohibit future submissions. This policy safeguards the integrity of the journal, maintains trust in published research, and emphasizes the importance of ethical scholarly practices.
Publication Frequency
IJSBE publishes two issues per year and follows a continuous publication model. Once accepted and finalized, articles are immediately included in the current issue, ensuring timely dissemination and continuous availability of high-quality research on sustainability in business and economics.
