About the Journal

Journal Information

The Al-Zaytoonah University Journal of Business (ZJJB) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan (ZUJ), Amman, Jordan. Established in 2025, the journal serves as a rigorous scholarly platform for the dissemination of original research, theoretical advancements, and evidence-based studies across a wide spectrum of business and management disciplines.

ZJJB publishes three issues per year and accepts manuscripts in English. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by at least two independent experts in the relevant field, ensuring high standards of academic integrity, methodological rigor, and scholarly quality.

Journal Details

  • Print ISSN: 3107-2178
  • Online ISSN: 3107-2186
  • DOI Prefix: https://doi.org/10.15849/
  • Publisher: Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan (ZUJ)
  • Country: Jordan
  • Established: 2025
  • Frequency: Three issues per year
  • Publication Dates: March 30 | July 30 | November 30
  • Language: English
  • Access: Open Access (CC BY 4.0)
  • Review Process: Double-Blind Peer Review
  • Acceptance Rate: Approximately 30%

Mission

ZJJB aims to advance scholarly knowledge in business, management, and economics by publishing high-quality, rigorously reviewed research that addresses both theoretical frameworks and practical challenges across local, regional, and global contexts.

Aims and Objectives

  • Provide an international platform for high-quality academic research in business and management.
  • Promote interdisciplinary research integrating theory and empirical evidence.
  • Support research on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital transformation.
  • Encourage contributions from diverse geographical regions, particularly the MENA region, while maintaining global relevance.
  • Ensure adherence to the highest ethical standards in line with COPE guidelines.

Scope

  • Business Innovation and Digital Transformation: AI, blockchain, digital business models, e-commerce.
  • Entrepreneurship and Venture Management: startups, innovation ecosystems, venture growth.
  • Corporate Governance and Ethics: CSR, ESG, governance structures.
  • Global Business and Economics: trade, international markets, economic policy.
  • Human Resource Management: leadership, organizational behavior, talent management.
  • Financial Management and Accounting: finance, auditing, IFRS, risk analysis.
  • Marketing and Consumer Behavior: digital marketing, branding, analytics.
  • Operations and Supply Chain: logistics, sustainability, efficiency.

Publication Schedule

Issue 1: March 30
Issue 2: July 30
Issue 3: November 30

Submission deadlines are announced on the journal website approximately 10 weeks prior to each issue.

Review Timeline

  • Submission acknowledgment: within 3 business days
  • Initial screening: within 2 weeks
  • Peer review: 6–8 weeks
  • Final decision: within 10 weeks
  • Publication: within 4 weeks after acceptance

Indexing and Abstracting

The journal is currently indexed in:

  • Google Scholar

All articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) via CrossRef to ensure persistent access and citation tracking.

The journal is actively pursuing inclusion in:

  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
  • Scopus
  • Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction, provided proper attribution is given.

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools prior to peer review. Submissions with significant similarity may be rejected or returned for revision.

Generative AI Policy

Authors must disclose the use of generative AI tools in manuscript preparation. AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Failure to disclose AI usage constitutes a breach of publication ethics.

Contact

Al-Zaytoonah University Journal of Business (ZJJB)
Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
Airport Road, Amman 11733, Jordan
Tel: +962-6-4291511
Email: zjjb@zuj.edu.jo
Website: https://zjjb.zuj.edu.jo