About the Journal

Environment, Society and Business Review (ESBR) is a double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access multidisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research across a broad spectrum of academic disciplines. The journal is published by the College of Business Administration of Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University. As a leading academic journal, ESBR is committed to disseminating impactful and innovative research to a global audience of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.

Focus and Scope


ESBR welcomes submissions that provide significant contributions to the understanding and advancement of business and management practices. The journal aims to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue and innovation by providing a platform for original research, reviews, and case studies that transcend traditional subject boundaries.

The journal welcomes submissions from fields including (but not limited to) all business disciplines, social sciences, humanities, health, and education. Topics covered include:

  • Sustainable Business Models and Strategies
  • Environmental Policy and Corporate Compliance
  • Climate Change and Business Adaptation
  • Technology Innovation and Management
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Social Impact
  • Green Finance and Sustainable Investment
  • Environmental Justice and Corporate Ethics
  • Organizational Behavior and Change
  • Technology, Innovation, and Sustainability
  • Sustainable Consumption and Consumer Behavior
  • Urbanization, Infrastructure, and the Environment
  • Cross-sector Collaboration and Multi-stakeholder Governance

Other themes associated with the above or emerging topics will also be considered.

Open Access Policy


This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Submission and Review Process


ESBR employs a stringent double-blind peer-review process to ensure the publication of original and high-quality research. Manuscripts are rigorously evaluated based on relevance, originality, methodological rigor, and contribution to the field.

Suitable papers may be submitted to: editor.esbr@pmu.edu.sa

Indexing and Accessibility


ESBR will be included in major abstracting and indexing databases, ensuring that published research is widely accessible and recognized. The open-access policy enhances dissemination and impact.

Publication Frequency


Two issues are published annually, in January and June.

Editorial Board


ESBR is guided by a distinguished editorial board comprised of eminent scholars and industry experts from around the world. All papers are subjected to double-blind peer review.

Publication Ethics


ESBR adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics, including plagiarism, conflict of interest, and research integrity. Details are available in the Publication Ethics Guidelines.