Aims and Scope

The Asian Journal of Business Environment (AJBE) is an open-access, peer-reviewed scholarly journal that provides a platform for discussions on contemporary issues related to the Asian business environment. AJBE publishes high-quality research papers, including literature reviews and case studies, that facilitate the exchange of knowledge between scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. The main objective of AJBE is to advance our understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the Asian business environment and its stakeholders by fostering rigorous and dynamic intellectual discourse. Therefore, AJBE aims to focus on business decisions/processes/activities in the Asian business environment: (i) how firms and businesses are operating and responding to the evolving Asian business environment, i.e., the ongoing economic, social, political, technological, legal and regulatory business environment and (ii) how business processes, practices and organisational performances are influenced by the dynamics of the external environment. Broadly, the range of topics include, such as, competitive business environment, enterprises, innovation, consumer behaviour and marketing,  human resources, organisational behaviour and managing change, supply chain and operations management, business data analytics, e-commerce, digital transformation of business, banking and financial markets, sector/industry response to climate change and environment, and business sustainability.

The journal publishes four issues annually in English, in January, April, July, and October. AJBE welcomes submissions from researchers and practitioners worldwide and encourages interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and practice in the Asian business environment.

Indexed/Covered by: Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Directory of Korea Open Access Journals (KOAJ), Korea Citation Index (KCI).

Call for Papers

The Asian Journal of Business Environment invites submissions of various types.

Research Articles should be of full length research papers to present new or carefully examined findings, with research methods described in detail for verification by other researchers. These articles are peer-reviewed by at least three referees to ensure quality and accuracy.

Short Communications are suitable for small investigations or for giving synoptic details on new theoretical or empirical models, innovative research techniques or research methods. These submissions do not necessarily require to conform to the style of full-length papers and are also peer-reviewed.

Review Articles that cover critical literature reviews and perspectives notes on current topics are welcome and encouraged. These manuscripts undergo peer-review as well.

Case Studies that cover specific and emerging business phenomena are highly encouraged for submission. The journal supports and peer-reviews these studies to ensure high-quality and rigorous analysis.

Overall, the Asian Journal of Business Environment encourages submissions that will enhance knowledge and understanding of current issues in the Asian business environment. The journal welcomes authors from a wide range of disciplines and regions and aims to foster interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research that advances the practice and knowledge in the field.