About the Journal

The Journal of Values‑Based Business is a peer‑reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research and practice at the intersection of ethics, leadership, organizational behavior, and sustainable business strategy. We publish work that explores how values—personal, organizational, societal, and cultural—shape business decisions, stakeholder relationships, and long‑term organizational outcomes.

Our mission is to foster a global conversation around business practices that prioritize integrity, accountability, and human flourishing. As organizations navigate increasingly complex economic, environmental, and social landscapes, values‑based thinking offers a powerful framework for creating positive impact and building resilient, purpose‑driven enterprises.

Scope and Focus

The journal welcomes empirical studies that address topics such as:

• Ethical leadership and decision‑making
• Corporate social responsibility and ESG practices
• Organizational culture, trust, and transparency
• Human‑centered management and workplace well‑being
• Sustainable and socially responsible business models
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in organizations
• Stakeholder engagement and community impact
• Values‑driven innovation and strategic planning

Our interdisciplinary focus invites contributions from business, management, psychology, sociology, communication, philosophy, and related fields.

Commitment to Open Access

As an open-access publication, the Journal of Values‑Based Business ensures that all articles are freely available to readers worldwide—supporting the democratization of knowledge and encouraging the broadest possible dissemination of research. Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons license, allowing their work to be shared, cited, and built upon with appropriate attribution.

Peer Review and Scholarly Standards

We uphold rigorous academic standards through a double‑blind peer‑review process conducted by qualified scholars and practitioners. Our editorial board is committed to:

• Fair and timely review
• Transparency in editorial decisions
• High standards of methodological and ethical integrity
• Supporting emerging and established researchers

Audience

The journal serves academics, students, organizational leaders, consultants, policymakers, and anyone interested in how values shape modern business. Whether informing strategic decisions or contributing to scholarly discourse, the research we publish aims to bridge theory and practice in meaningful, applicable ways.

Our Vision

We envision a world in which business success is measured not only by financial performance but also by its contribution to human dignity, social equity, and sustainable prosperity. The Journal of Values‑Based Business exists to support that vision by amplifying research that places values at the center of organizational life.