Social Business (ISSN 2044-4087) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal published by Westburn Publishers Ltd. Launched in 2011, it serves as a forum for academics and practitioners to exchange knowledge on the theory and practice of social business, social entrepreneurship, and social responsibility.
Key Aspects of the Journal:
Focus Areas: Covers social innovation, sustainable social businesses, and efforts to improve human welfare.
Content Type: Publishes research papers, real-life case studies, and conceptual papers exploring business models that tackle societal problems.
Perspective: Examines how businesses can move beyond traditional profit-driven models to address social concerns, often bridging the gap between social goals and business necessities.
Publisher: Helensburgh-based Westburn Publishers Ltd, specialists in marketing and related subjects, available via Ingenta Connect.
The journal covers themes such as social innovation within organizations, the role of social enterprises in community development, and sustainability in business practices.