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Journal of International Business Studies

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

10.23

h-Index

2024-2025

 242

Rank

2024-2025

 289

SJR

2024-2025

 5.078

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Journal of International Business Studies
Abbreviation J. Int. Bus. Stud.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Business and International Management (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1)
h-index 242
Overall Rank/Ranking 289
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 5.078
Impact Score 10.23
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 00472506, 14786990
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1975-2025




Aim and Scope


The official publication of the Academy of International Business, publishing papers of significant interest that contribute to the theoretical basis of business and management studies. The Journal of International Business Studies’ broad scope and developmental editorial policies create accessible, thought-provoking content for the general academic business community.


About Journal of International Business Studies


Journal of International Business Studies is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1). It is published by Palgrave Macmillan. The overall rank of Journal of International Business Studies is 289. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 5.078. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 242. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of International Business Studies journal is 00472506, 14786990. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Journal of International Business Studies is cited by a total of 3167 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of International Business Studies Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of International Business Studies is 10.23, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of International Business Studies IF is increased by a factor of 0.21 and approximate percentage change is 2.1% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Journal of International Business Studies Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of International Business Studies is 10.23. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of International Business Studies. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 10.23
2023 10.02
2022 11.76
2021 9.59
2020 8.50
2019 8.15
2018 7.30
2017 6.36
2016 6.67
2015 4.97
2014 4.80

Journal of International Business Studies h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of International Business Studies has an h-index of 242. It means 242 articles of this journal have more than 242 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Journal of International Business Studies ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of International Business Studies is 00472506, 14786990. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Journal of International Business Studies Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of International Business Studies is 289. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 5.078. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Journal of International Business Studies by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.078
2023 4.6
2022 5.093
2021 4.390
2020 4.819
2019 4.994
2018 5.548
2017 5.198
2016 5.041
2015 4.423
2014 3.756

Ranking of Journal of International Business Studies by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 289
2023 333
2022 262
2021 341
2020 307
2019 280
2018 250
2017 273
2016 277
2015 339
2014 439

Journal of International Business Studies Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of International Business Studies is published by Palgrave Macmillan. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1975-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of International Business Studies is J. Int. Bus. Stud.. This abbreviation ('J. Int. Bus. Stud.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Journal of International Business Studies


If your research field is/are related to Business and International Management (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Journal of International Business Studies?

Journal of International Business Studies latest impact IF is 10.23. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 11.76 (2022) and 4.80 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 8.03 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of International Business Studies?

The Journal of International Business Studies has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 5.078, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 5.548 in 2018 and the lowest being 3.756 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of International Business Studies over the previous 11-year period stands at 8.03.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of International Business Studies?

The latest h-index of the Journal of International Business Studies is 242.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of International Business Studies?

The Journal of International Business Studies is published by the Palgrave Macmillan, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of International Business Studies?

The Journal of International Business Studies is currently ranked 289 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 250 in 2018 and its lowest position of 439 in 2014.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of International Business Studies?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of International Business Studies is J. Int. Bus. Stud..


Is the "Journal of International Business Studies" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of International Business Studies is classified as a journal that the Palgrave Macmillan publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of International Business Studies?

The Journal of International Business Studies encompasses the following areas:

  • Business and International Management
  • Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Management of Technology and Innovation
  • Strategy and Management

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Journal of International Business Studies?

The Journal of International Business Studies is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 00472506, 14786990.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of International Business Studies?

The best quartile for the Journal of International Business Studies is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of International Business Studies?

The Journal of International Business Studies coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1975-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of International Business Studies

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 10.23
2023 10.02
2022 11.76
2021 9.59
2020 8.50
2019 8.15
2018 7.30
2017 6.36
2016 6.67
2015 4.97
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