Journal profile
Arab Economic and Business Journal
ISSN 2214-4625 · Business School, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) · Lebanon
Arab Economic and Business Journal: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 9 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Arab Economic and Business Journal is published by Business School, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Monetary Policy and Economic Impact, Banking stability, regulation, efficiency and Global Financial Crisis and Policies, together about 16.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Finance. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Arab Economic and Business Journal (AEBJ) aims to advance and enable the dissemination of high-impact research in economics and management theory and practice, with particular emphasis on organizations and economic systems operating within Arab region contexts. Our journal welcomes theoretical, empirical, and case-based studies that provide valuable insights for both scholars and practitioners. The journal particularly encourages research examining the intersection of economic policy, organizational behavior, and business strategy within the Arab region and global contexts. The editorial review board, composed of leading international experts, ensures a balanced approach that integrates both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. Contributions from scholars around the world enrich our content, offering readers access to the latest findings on Arab region economic and business challenges and opportunities.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Danielle KhalifePublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 5%); most named United Arab Emirates 4, Lebanon 4, United States 2, Türkiye 2, Portugal 2 (22 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Monetary Policy and Economic ImpactEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.8%
- Banking stability, regulation, efficiencyEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.8%
- Global Financial Crisis and PoliciesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.2%
- Economic Growth and DevelopmentComputer Science5.2%
- Innovation and Knowledge ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting4.6%
- Financial Markets and Investment StrategiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.6%
- Entrepreneurship Studies and InfluencesBusiness, Management and Accounting4.6%
- Technology Adoption and User BehaviourDecision Sciences4.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 26OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 44OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.62OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 148 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 15 | 84 |
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | 137 |
| 2024 | 15 | 15 | 224 |
| 2023 | 14 | 14 | 310 |
| 2022 | 18 | 18 | 285 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 296 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare9 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 150 words
- Keywords
- 5
- Reference style
- APA
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
- Not considered
- papers whose only contributions are bibliometric; a response to another paper; brief discussion notes; translated articles
Article types accepted7
- book reviewAuthors are required to identify the article type of their manuscript from one of the following options: Original paper: A conceptual paper, literature review, …Length not stated
- editorialAuthors are required to identify the article type of their manuscript from one of the following options: Original paper: A conceptual paper, literature review, …Length not stated
- literature reviewAuthors are required to identify the article type of their manuscript from one of the following options: Original paper: A conceptual paper, literature review, …Length not stated
- opinionAuthors are required to identify the article type of their manuscript from one of the following options: Original paper: A conceptual paper, literature review, …Length not stated
- original paperAuthors are required to identify the article type of their manuscript from one of the following options: Original paper: A conceptual paper, literature review, …Length not stated
- reviewAuthors are required to identify the article type of their manuscript from one of the following options: Original paper: A conceptual paper, literature review, …Length not stated
- review paperReview paper: A review providing a comprehensive overview of a particular field of research A review of scholarly books and other media that advances dialogue b…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, Peer review
- Authorship Authorship Principles
With the submission of their manuscript, authors have agreed with all content and with the publication of the content. In case permission from responsible authorities related to the research is required, authors must have obtained these before submission of the manuscript. AEBJ does not set specific authorship criteria. Authors should follow the guidelines established for their particular research…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and Declarations
All authors must provide information about funding sources, any financial or non-financial interests, and ethics committee approval for research involving humans. If the research involved human participants, include details of informed consent.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Availability Statement (Effective January 2026; from Volume 18, Issue 1)
Authors must include one of the following statements regarding data availability: The data used are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. The data used in this study are confidential and cannot be shared due to privacy restrictions. The data used in this study are publicly available at [repository name/link], with DOI [DOI number]. Data sharing does not apply to this man…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
Follows COPE guidelines for ethical publishing. Model summary
To maintain objectivity and transparency, authors should disclose potential conflicts of interest and informed consent procedures for human participants as well as data availability. This ensures adherence to ethical and professional research standards. In case the research involves human participants, authors should include in the manuscript; preferably under the Method section in a separate sect…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Double-blind Peer Review
Double-blind peer review; initial editor assessment; typically at least two independent reviewers; final decision rests with editors. Model summary
AEBJ adheres to a double-blind peer review process, ensuring the highest standards of academic integrity. After an initial assessment by our editors to determine the suitability of a submission, the manuscript is typically sent to at least two independent reviewers for a thorough evaluation of its scientific quality. The final decision on acceptance or rejection rests with our editors. Authors who…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Business School, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK)
- Country or region
- Lebanon
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2214-4625
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Arab Economic and Business Journal
How long does peer review take at Arab Economic and Business Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Arab Economic and Business Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 150 words; Keywords: 5; Reference style: APA; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Arab Economic and Business Journal based?
Of the 22 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Arab Emirates (4), Lebanon (4) and United States (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Arab Economic and Business Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Arab Economic and Business Journal is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Arab Economic and Business Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Arab Economic and Business Journal is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-24). Last updated: .