About the Journal

The International Journal of Business Sustainability (IJBS) is an international, peer-reviewed platinum open-access journal published three times a year—in March, July, and November—by the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Riau. As a platinum open-access journal, all content is freely accessible to readers without embargo or subscription fees. Users are free to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full-text articles, or use them for any lawful purpose, as long as proper acknowledgment is given to the original authors and source. No prior permission is required from the authors or publisher.

IJBS is a multi-disciplinary journal focused on advancing research and discussion on business sustainability, drawing from diverse fields such as:

  • Business Management and Sustainable Strategy

  • Circular Economy and Green Innovation

  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Practices

  • Ethical Business and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

  • Sustainable Accounting and Finance and Green Investment

  • Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management

  • Renewable Energy and Business Sustainability

  • Consumer Behavior in Green Markets

  • Digital Transformation and Sustainability

  • Policy, Regulation, and Governance in Sustainable Business

IJBS is committed to publishing original full-length research articles that explore both applied and fundamental aspects of business sustainability. The journal encourages scholarly work that bridges the gap between theory and practice. It also welcomes review articles that tackle critical challenges, identify knowledge gaps, and highlight emerging issues in the field.

Current Issue

Vol. 1 No. 3 (2026): Mar

This issue highlights the growing role of technology, ethics, and organizational resilience in shaping sustainable business practices. Several articles focus on digital transformation, including the adoption of autonomous construction technologies and data modelling for business intelligence in EdTech and FinTech sectors, emphasizing the shift toward data-driven and automated systems.

In parallel, the issue underscores the importance of human and ethical dimensions, with studies examining accounting ethics and employee retention amid organizational change. These contributions reinforce that sustainability is not only technological but also behavioral and value-driven.

From a financial perspective, the analysis of solvency margins in the insurance sector provides insight into risk management and financial stability in emerging markets.

The authors in this issue are predominantly affiliated with institutions in Malaysia and Nigeria, reflecting strong contributions from emerging economies. This diversity enriches the discussion with context-specific insights relevant to developing markets navigating rapid economic and technological change.

Published: 2026-03-30

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