About the Publisher

Publisher: ResearchApt (SMC-Private) Limited

Legal Registration: Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan under Section 16 of the Companies Act, 2017 (XIX of 2017)

Corporate Identification Number: 0254753

Date of Incorporation: 1 April 2024

ResearchApt was established in 2019 with the objective of advancing academic research development and strengthening responsible scholarly communication. The organization supports research capacity building, methodological rigor, and academic excellence across business, management, accounting, and related interdisciplinary domains.

In 2023, ResearchApt launched Sustainable Trends and Business Research (STBR) as part of its structured academic publishing initiative. The journal was established to provide a rigorous, peer-reviewed platform for high-quality research in sustainable business systems, governance, innovation, and emerging global economic trends.

Publishing Governance Framework

  • Full editorial independence and non-interference in peer review decisions;
  • Transparent publication policies aligned with international best practices;
  • Adherence to recognized standards of research integrity and publication ethics;
  • Diamond open access model with no submission or article processing charges;
  • Digital identification and long-term preservation through DOI registration and archiving systems.

All editorial decisions for STBR are made exclusively by the journal’s editorial leadership based on scholarly merit, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope. The publisher does not influence acceptance, rejection, or revision decisions. Through structured governance, transparent policies, and commitment to ethical publishing standards, ResearchApt aims to contribute responsibly to the advancement of credible, accessible, and internationally relevant academic scholarship.