Journal of Business Ethics is dedicated to publishing original articles focused on ethical issues related to business. Aims to improve the human condition by promoting ethical discussion and debate in business. Holds strong Clarivate's Journal Citation Reports® Ranking in Ethics and Business categories. Encourages a broad scope and diverse methodological and disciplinary perspectives. Maintains a dialogue-friendly style, free of specialist jargon for accessibility.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Q1
Business and International ManagementQ1
Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)Q1
Economics and EconometricsQ1
LawQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
BusinessEthics
Scopus Categories
Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)LawArts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Economics and EconometricsBusiness and International Management
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Ethics in Business and EducationCorporate Social Responsibility ReportingManagement and Organizational StudiesPsychology of Moral and Emotional JudgmentEnvironmental Sustainability in BusinessJob Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorCorporate Finance and GovernanceWorkplace Spirituality and LeadershipAuditing, Earnings Management, GovernanceExperimental Behavioral Economics Studies