About the Journal

Stout in Business and Management (SBM) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes cutting-edge research and scholarly contributions in all areas of business, management, and related fields. The journal provides a platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers to exchange ideas, develop theory, and disseminate practical solutions to challenges in the global business environment.

Focus and Scope

SBM covers a wide range of topics including, but not limited to:

  • Business strategy and policy

  • Marketing, consumer behavior, and digital marketing

  • Human resource management and organizational behavior

  • Finance, accounting, and corporate governance

  • Entrepreneurship, innovation, and small business management

  • Supply chain management, logistics, and operations research

  • International business and cross-cultural management

  • Sustainable business practices and corporate social responsibility

  • Technology, e-commerce, and digital transformation in business

The journal welcomes empirical research, theoretical papers, case studies, and reviews that contribute to knowledge creation and management practice.

Open Access Policy

All articles published in Stout in Business and Management are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or access barriers. Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction provided the original work is properly cited.

Copyright Notice

Authors publishing in SBM retain the copyright of their work. By submitting a manuscript, authors grant the journal the right of first publication and agree to make their work available under the CC BY license.

Archiving and Preservation

SBM is committed to long-term digital preservation of its content. The journal is included in LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archival systems, ensuring permanent access and availability of published articles.

Sponsorship and Disclosure

The journal is published by Stout Journals and does not receive funding from external organizations. The operations, peer review, and publication processes are supported by the publisher and article processing charges (APCs) where applicable.

History of the Journal

Stout in Business and Management was founded to provide a dedicated platform for advancing business and management scholarship in a rapidly changing global environment. Since its inception, the journal has sought to foster interdisciplinary research and bridge the gap between academic research and business practice.

Privacy Statement

Personal information collected by the journal (such as names, emails, and affiliations) is used exclusively for the editorial and publication process. This information will not be shared with third parties without consent, except as required by law.