Research shouldn’t sit still.

We're a global academic publisher focused on research
that is designed to be used, not just published.

While everyone talks about impact, we've built the way we publish around it.

From what we choose to publish to how we operate, our focus is the same: publishing that is ethical, equitable and responsible - and research that is designed to be used in the real world. It's what we've stood for right from the start.

About us

What you’ll find at Emerald

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Management Decision

One of the world’s longest-running management journals, helping leaders turn research into better decisions and organisational success.

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Géotechnique

Leading geotechnical research and practice, advancing understanding of soil, rock and infrastructure engineering worldwide.

Supporting research

Research doesn’t stop at publication. That’s why we focus on how it’s created, shared and supported.
Here’s what that looks like in practice:

  • Taking a public stand in support of academic freedom, because research can only progress when ideas can be explored openly.
  • Being transparent and accountable through our Responsible Publishing Report, tracking progress towards a fairer and more sustainable research ecosystem.
  • Establishing a Neuroinclusive Publishing Advisory Board to improve the publishing experience for neurodiverse researchers.
  • Introducing the Responsible Business & Leadership Collection, helping business schools prepare responsible, ethical and future-focused leaders.

What our community says

“I have been an editor with two Emerald journals for 10 years. I have been very fortunate to have the most positive working relationships with my publishers – past and present. They are supportive, innovative, and deliberate in helping researchers create impact. My contributors and I are grateful that Emerald works to mobilise the research and knowledge we generated to help make a difference.”

“As a scholar, I have had the pleasure of working with Emerald Publishing as an author, reviewer, and editorial board member for almost ten years. I can confidently say they bring lively energy to academic publishing and can attest to the efficiency of their operations. From submission to publication, Emerald keeps things moving at a brisk pace without sacrificing quality. They are also very communicative - with regular updates and communication, making sure authors like myself are well-informed every step of the way. It’s refreshing to work with a publisher that’s so committed to supporting scholars.”

Becky Liu-Lastres Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Tourism, Event, and Sport Management, School of Health and Human Science. Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis.

“What can I say about Emerald?..... I have worked with many great academics and created some fabulous networks being a part of the Emerald world. I find Emerald easy to work with, supportive and encouraging - key reasons why I remain so active and involved within the Emerald community.”

Dr Simon M Smith

Associate Editor for Employee Relations, Oxford Brookes University, UK.

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