The Ethiopian Journal of Business and Social Sciences (EJBSS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic research journal, affiliated in Arba Minch University. It is dedicated to fostering advanced, innovative, and evidence-based research in the fields of business, economics, management, law and governance, and the broader social sciences and humanities. Beyond these core areas, EJBSS prioritizes research within the fields of Education, seeking manuscripts that address pedagogical innovations. The Journal aims to propel the scientific and academic community toward new frontiers of excellence by promoting the evolution and establishment of novel theories, models, and analytical frameworks.

EJBSS serves as a platform for scholarly dialogue, policy brief discussion, and intellectual exchange that contributes to academic development, socio-economic transformation, and sustainable development at national, continental, and global levels. The Journal strives to be a valuable asset in academic research, policymaking, institutional development, and industrial transformation.

Mission and Vision

Mission

The mission of EJBSS is to advance high-quality research in business, education, language and social sciences through a collaborative effort involving Ethiopian and international scholars. The Journal seeks to publish rigorous, evidence-based research that informs academicians, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and development stakeholders.

Vision

The vision of EJBSS is to establish itself as a reputable international open-access journal recognized for publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research with global visibility, strong indexing status, and wide dissemination.

Aims & Objectives of the Journal

The main goal of EJBSS is to contribute to the scientific, academic and scholarly world by publishing articles that reflect institutional capacity and the publishing team’s knowledge. Specifically, the journal is aimed to:

Standardize locally generated research outcomes.

Promote interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary research collaborations.

Provide a platform for publishing works at national and international levels.

Increase the quality of the affiliated institution so as to align its standard with the academic standards of a research universities in the world.

Enhance its standard nationally, continentally, and globally.

Nature, Scope and Focus Areas of the Journal

The Journal welcomes manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Business and Management

• Strategic Management
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• International Business
• Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

Economics and Finance

• Development Economics
• Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
• Financial Management
• Banking and Insurance
• Public Finance
• Behavioral Economics
• Agricultural and Environmental Economics

Social Sciences

• Sociology
• Political Science and Governance
• Public Administration
• Development Studies
• Social Policy
• Gender Studies
• Anthropology
• Population and Demographic Studies
• Land
• Rural and Urban development
• Erath Science
• Geography and Environment
• Language Studies
• Education

Interdisciplinary Areas

• Sustainable Development
• Business and Society
• Social Innovation
• Digital Economy
• Cultural Studies
• Public Policy and Institutional Reform
• Governance and Accountability
• Organizational Behavior
• Industrial and Socio-economic Transformation

The Journal prioritizes research addressing localized problems, particularly those relevant to Ethiopia and African countries, while maintaining international relevance and scholarly rigor.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

EJBSS publishes:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Case Studies
• Short Communications
• Policy brief Papers
• Transcripts

Peer Review Policy

EJBSS follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure quality, objectivity, and academic integrity.

Reviewer Code of Conduct

Reviewers must adhere to the following principles:

• Objectivity: Reviews must be unbiased and professional.
• Confidentiality: Manuscript content must not be shared.
• Expertise: Reviewers should accept assignments within their competence.
• Constructive Assessment: Reviwers provide actionable and respectful feedback.
• Impartiality: Decisions must be based solely on academic merit.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Any conflicts must be declared.
• Timeliness: Reviews should be completed within the stipulated timeframe.

Ethical Standards

EJBSS adheres to the highest ethical publishing standards, including:

• Maintaining transparency and accountability.
• Preventing plagiarism and research misconduct.
• Protecting intellectual property rights.
• Ensuring equitable treatment of authors and reviewers.

All manuscripts must meet acceptable similarity thresholds as defined by the journal’s plagiarism policy.

Publication Frequency & Schedule

The Ethiopian Journal of Business and Social Sciences publishes bi-annually (two issues per year).

Manuscripts are accepted year-round. Articles are published online once the peer review and production processes are completed.

Publication Timeline

• Submission Acknowledgement: Within 7 days
• Peer Review Process: 8–12 weeks
• Decision Notification: After at least two completed reviews
• Revision Period: 1–2 weeks
• Publication After Acceptance within 20 days

Copyright and Licensing

The Journal retains copyright of published works. Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) unless otherwise specified.

Authors must properly attribute original authors and cite EJBSS when reusing published materials.

Disclaimer

The Journal disclaims responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of published content. The views expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Journal or its affiliated institution.Bottom of Form