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About Saudi Business Journal
E-ISSN: 2961-4392
P-ISSN: 3122-3052
The Saudi Business Journal (SBJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Taibah University. It publishes original research in both Arabic and English across all areas of business and economics. The journal adheres to international standards of peer review and publication ethics, striving for global visibility and inclusion in reputable indexing databases. SBJ is published electronically twice a year.
Vision
To be a leading open-access academic platform of international standing that advances knowledge, professional practice, and evidence-based decision-making at both regional and global levels.
Mission
To publish rigorous, innovative research in business and finance through exacting peer review, while strengthening engagement among scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers to address global challenges and advance sustainable development.
Journal Objectives
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To publish high-quality original research in business and economics that enriches academic knowledge and offers practical solutions to managerial and economic challenges locally and globally.
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To serve researchers locally, regionally, and internationally through a trusted, bilingual (Arabic and English) academic platform.
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To establish a refereed scholarly reference in business disciplines aligned with international standards, bridging research, application, and practice.
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To encourage applied and comparative studies that address contemporary business and economic issues and provide actionable insights for decision-makers.
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To continuously enhance the journal’s academic quality and visibility, aiming for inclusion in recognized international indexing databases.
Scope of the Journal
SBJ welcomes submissions across all fields of business and economics, including (but not limited to):
Management, Leadership, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Finance, Corporate Governance, Marketing, Business Ethics and Sustainability, Economics, Management Information Systems, and Supply Chain Management, as well as emerging topics in these domains.
Editorial Board
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Prof. Jraibah Ahmad Salem Al-Harthi Editor-in-Chief Professor of Economics, Taibah University |
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Dr. Faisal Ali Alshehri Deputy Editor-in-Chief & Founder Associate Professor of Leadership, Business Ethics, and Sustainability, Taibah University |
Dr. Hatem Al-Hadi Al-Hattab Brik Managing Editor Associate Professor of Finance, Taibah University |
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Dr. Ayman Ateq Aldahray Associate Editor Associate Professor of Accounting, Taibah University |
Dr. Omar Ammar Al-Mutairi Associate Editor Associate Professor of Management Information Systems, Taibah University |
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Dr. Ali Humaid Al-Hajla Associate Editor Associate Professor of Marketing, Taibah University |
Dr. Mohammed Hassan Al-Sharif Associate Editor Associate Professor of Finance, Taibah University |
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Prof. Timothy Jung Associate Editor Professor of Metaverse and Innovation, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK |
Prof. Khaled Hussainey Associate Editor Professor of Accounting, Bangor University, UK |
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Prof. Toseef Azid Associate Editor Professor of Economics, Tazkiya University, Indonesia |
Prof. Umar Burki Associate Editor Professor of Supply Chains, University of South-Eastern Norway, Norway |
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Dr. Mahmoud Abdelrahman Associate Editor Associate Professor of MIS, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK |
Prof. Amro Maher Associate Editor Professor of Marketing, Florida Gulf Coast University, USA |
Advisory Board
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Prof. Marianna Fotaki Professor of Business Ethics at the University of Warwick Business School, UK |
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Dr. Yusuf Kurt Associate Professor International Business at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK |
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Prof. Khalid Mehmood Professor in Business Administration, School of Economics and Management, Hubei Engineering University, China |
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Prof. Iain Reid Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, UK |
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Dr. Mohamed Moustafa Mahmoud Associate Professor,Global Performance Management Academy, Canada |
Publication Guidelines
- Manuscripts must be original and not published or under consideration elsewhere.
- All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process by at least two external reviewers.
- Authors commit to submitting original works that fully document all sources,ensure proper citation,confirm the absence of plagiarisme,and strictly adhere to COPE ethical standards.
- Manuscripts should not exceed 12,000 words, including tables, appendices, and references.
- Each paper must include two abstracts (Arabic and English, up to 300 words each) and 3–6 keywords.
- Formatting: Arabic text – Simplified Arabic, font size 14; English text – Times New Roman, size 12.
- References must follow the APA 6th Edition style.
- Arabic references should appear first, followed by non-Arabic sources, with a separate transliteration list of Arabic references.
- Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially, with their sources clearly indicated.
- Authors may inquire about the manuscript status 60 days after submission.
- The views expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the journal or Taibah University.
Types of Accepted Research
SBJ welcomes a variety of methodological approaches, qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods, across business and economics research.
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Applied research with clear objectives, sound methodology, analytical rigor, and practical implications.
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Theoretical studies emphasizing conceptual development, systematic literature review, and key analytical insights.
Submission Guidelines
Authors should prepare manuscripts in accordance with the journal’s formatting requirements and submit both Microsoft Word and PDF versions to:
Issues
| Issue | Date | Download File |
| Lunch Issue | Jan 2026 |
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