Aims and Scope

Al-Kunooze Journal of Business Research (KJBR) is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality, original research that advances knowledge in business, management, economics, accounting, finance, and related fields. The journal aims to provide a scholarly platform for addressing contemporary business challenges, socio-economic issues, and organizational practices at local, regional, and global levels.

The journal welcomes empirical, theoretical, and applied research that contributes to understanding business phenomena, improving organizational performance, and informing policy and managerial decision-making, particularly in emerging and developing economies.

Submissions are encouraged in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Core Business and Management Areas

  • Business administration and management
  • Strategic management and leadership
  • Organizational behavior and human resource management
  • Entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Marketing and consumer behavior
  • Operations and supply chain management

Accounting, Finance, and Economics

  • Financial accounting and auditing
  • Management accounting and control systems
  • Corporate finance and financial markets
  • Banking and financial institutions
  • Business economics and economic development
  • Economic policy and business environments

Contemporary and Emerging Business Themes

  • Corporate governance and business ethics
  • Sustainability and responsible business practices
  • Digital transformation and e-business
  • Artificial intelligence and data analytics in business
  • Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
  • Business resilience and crisis management

The journal accepts manuscripts employing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research designs, as well as case studies and comparative analyses. Contributions with clear theoretical, practical, and policy implications are particularly encouraged.

The journal is published by Al-Kunooze University in Basra, Iraq, and is supported by the Department of Scientific Affairs and the College of Administration & Economics.