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Top Journals in Leadership and Management

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Leadership And Management, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Leadership and Management falls under area Nursing.

Note: The impact score 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.


1. Journal of Nursing Management


Journal of Nursing Management is a journal covering the categories related to Leadership and Management (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Nursing Management is 1901. ISSN of this journal is/are 09660429, 13652834.

Impact Score: 4.67 h-Index: 103 SJR: 1.706 Overall Ranking: 1901



2. Journal of Healthcare Leadership


Journal of Healthcare Leadership is a journal covering the categories related to Leadership and Management (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Dove Medical Press Limited. The overall rank of Journal of Healthcare Leadership is 3239. ISSN of this journal is/are 11793201.

Impact Score: 4.07 h-Index: 25 SJR: 1.264 Overall Ranking: 3239


3. International Journal of Health Policy and Management


International Journal of Health Policy and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Health Information Management (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Leadership and Management (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1). It is published by Kerman University of Medical Sciences. The overall rank of International Journal of Health Policy and Management is 3731. ISSN of this journal is/are 23225939.

Impact Score: 2.40 h-Index: 56 SJR: 1.167 Overall Ranking: 3731


4. NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery


NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery is a journal covering the categories related to Health Informatics (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Leadership and Management (Q1). It is published by Massachussetts Medical Society. The overall rank of NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery is 3893. ISSN of this journal is/are 26420007.

Impact Score: 2.01 h-Index: 16 SJR: 1.14 Overall Ranking: 3893


5. Health Care Management Review


Health Care Management Review is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Leadership and Management (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Health Care Management Review is 3955. ISSN of this journal is/are 15505030, 03616274.

Impact Score: 2.66 h-Index: 69 SJR: 1.128 Overall Ranking: 3955



6. Journal of Hospital Medicine


Journal of Hospital Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Assessment and Diagnosis (Q1); Care Planning (Q1); Fundamentals and Skills (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Internal Medicine (Q1); Leadership and Management (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Journal of Hospital Medicine is 4219. ISSN of this journal is/are 15535606, 15535592.

Impact Score: 1.52 h-Index: 87 SJR: 1.085 Overall Ranking: 4219


7. Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety


Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety is a journal covering the categories related to Dermatology (Q1); Leadership and Management (Q1); Pediatrics (Q1); Gastroenterology (Q2); Immunology and Allergy (Q2); Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine (Q2). It is published by Joint Commission Resources, Inc.. The overall rank of Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety is 4998. ISSN of this journal is/are 15537250.

Impact Score: 1.76 h-Index: 89 SJR: 0.979 Overall Ranking: 4998


8. Population Health Management


Population Health Management is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Leadership and Management (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The overall rank of Population Health Management is 5035. ISSN of this journal is/are 19427905, 19427891.

Impact Score: 1.62 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.975 Overall Ranking: 5035


9. Health Information Management Journal


Health Information Management Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Leadership and Management (Q1); Health Informatics (Q2); Health Information Management (Q2); Health Policy (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Health Information Management Journal is 5942. ISSN of this journal is/are 18333575, 18333583.

Impact Score: 3.91 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.875 Overall Ranking: 5942



10. Journal of Patient Safety


Journal of Patient Safety is a journal covering the categories related to Leadership and Management (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Patient Safety is 6014. ISSN of this journal is/are 15498425, 15498417.

Impact Score: 2.27 h-Index: 49 SJR: 0.869 Overall Ranking: 6014


11. Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice


Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q1); Leadership and Management (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice is 6248. ISSN of this journal is/are 15271544, 15527468.

Impact Score: 2.30 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.847 Overall Ranking: 6248


12. Healthcare (Switzerland)


Healthcare (Switzerland) is a journal covering the categories related to Health Informatics (Q2); Health Information Management (Q2); Health Policy (Q2); Leadership and Management (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Healthcare (Switzerland) is 7341. ISSN of this journal is/are 22279032.

Impact Score: 3.08 h-Index: 72 SJR: 0.754 Overall Ranking: 7341


13. Journal of Patient Experience


Journal of Patient Experience is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q2); Health (social science) (Q2); Leadership and Management (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Patient Experience is 8036. ISSN of this journal is/are 23743743, 23743735.

Impact Score: 1.87 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.705 Overall Ranking: 8036



14. Nursing Administration Quarterly


Nursing Administration Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Leadership and Management (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Nursing Administration Quarterly is 8755. ISSN of this journal is/are 03639568, 15505103.

Impact Score: 1.72 h-Index: 47 SJR: 0.656 Overall Ranking: 8755


15. Journal of Nursing Administration


Journal of Nursing Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Leadership and Management (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Nursing Administration is 8785. ISSN of this journal is/are 00020443, 15390721.

Impact Score: 1.47 h-Index: 93 SJR: 0.654 Overall Ranking: 8785


16. Journal of Healthcare Management


Journal of Healthcare Management is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q2); Leadership and Management (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Healthcare Management is 9084. ISSN of this journal is/are 19447396, 10969012.

Impact Score: 1.47 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.635 Overall Ranking: 9084


17. BMJ Open Quality


BMJ Open Quality is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q2); Leadership and Management (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by BMJ Publishing Group. The overall rank of BMJ Open Quality is 9529. ISSN of this journal is/are 23996641.

Impact Score: 1.73 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.608 Overall Ranking: 9529


18. Teaching and Learning in Nursing


Teaching and Learning in Nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Fundamentals and Skills (Q2); Leadership and Management (Q2); Research and Theory (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Teaching and Learning in Nursing is 10869. ISSN of this journal is/are 15573087.

Impact Score: 1.72 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.535 Overall Ranking: 10869


19. Nurse Leader


Nurse Leader is a journal covering the categories related to Leadership and Management (Q2). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Nurse Leader is 11908. ISSN of this journal is/are 15414612, 15414620.

Impact Score: 1.25 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.484 Overall Ranking: 11908


20. Nursing Economics


Nursing Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Leadership and Management (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by Anthony J. Jannetti Inc.. The overall rank of Nursing Economics is 12904. ISSN of this journal is/are 7461739.

Impact Score: 0.00 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.438 Overall Ranking: 12904


21. International Journal of Healthcare Management


International Journal of Healthcare Management is a journal covering the categories related to Leadership and Management (Q2); Health Policy (Q3). It is published by Maney Publishing. The overall rank of International Journal of Healthcare Management is 12956. ISSN of this journal is/are 20479700, 20479719.

Impact Score: 2.47 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.436 Overall Ranking: 12956


22. BMJ Leader


BMJ Leader is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q3); Leadership and Management (Q3); Strategy and Management (Q3). It is published by BMJ Publishing Group. The overall rank of BMJ Leader is 13574. ISSN of this journal is/are 2398631X.

Impact Score: 1.04 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.409 Overall Ranking: 13574


23. International Journal of Care Coordination


International Journal of Care Coordination is a journal covering the categories related to Leadership and Management (Q2); Health Policy (Q3). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Care Coordination is 13579. ISSN of this journal is/are 20534353, 20534345.

Impact Score: 1.12 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.409 Overall Ranking: 13579


24. Home Health Care Management and Practice


Home Health Care Management and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Community and Home Care (Q2); Leadership and Management (Q3); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q3). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Home Health Care Management and Practice is 13653. ISSN of this journal is/are 15526739, 10848223.

Impact Score: 1.04 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.406 Overall Ranking: 13653


25. Patient Experience Journal


Patient Experience Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Health Information Management (Q3); Health Policy (Q3); Health (social science) (Q3); Leadership and Management (Q3). It is published by . The overall rank of Patient Experience Journal is 13817. ISSN of this journal is/are 23720247.

Impact Score: 0.91 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.399 Overall Ranking: 13817


26. Nursing leadership (Toronto, Ont.)


Nursing leadership (Toronto, Ont.) is a journal covering the categories related to Nursing (miscellaneous) (Q2); Leadership and Management (Q3). It is published by Longwoods Publishing Corp.. The overall rank of Nursing leadership (Toronto, Ont.) is 14152. ISSN of this journal is/are 1910622X.

Impact Score: 0.83 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.386 Overall Ranking: 14152


27. Journal for nurses in professional development


Journal for nurses in professional development is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q3); Fundamentals and Skills (Q3); Leadership and Management (Q3); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3); Review and Exam Preparation (Q3). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. The overall rank of Journal for nurses in professional development is 14354. ISSN of this journal is/are 2169981X, 21699798.

Impact Score: 0.85 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.378 Overall Ranking: 14354


28. Zhonghua hu li za zhi = Chinese journal of nursing


Zhonghua hu li za zhi = Chinese journal of nursing is a journal covering the categories related to Advanced and Specialized Nursing (Q2); Critical Care Nursing (Q2); Leadership and Management (Q3); Research and Theory (Q3). It is published by . The overall rank of Zhonghua hu li za zhi = Chinese journal of nursing is 14630. ISSN of this journal is/are 2541769.

Impact Score: 1.40 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.368 Overall Ranking: 14630


29. Quality Management in Health Care


Quality Management in Health Care is a journal covering the categories related to Care Planning (Q2); Health Policy (Q3); Health (social science) (Q3); Leadership and Management (Q3). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Quality Management in Health Care is 15643. ISSN of this journal is/are 15505154, 10638628.

Impact Score: 1.08 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.333 Overall Ranking: 15643


30. Nursing management


Nursing management is a journal covering the categories related to Leadership and Management (Q3); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q3). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. The overall rank of Nursing management is 16112. ISSN of this journal is/are 15388670, 07446314.

Impact Score: 0.67 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.317 Overall Ranking: 16112


31. Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy


Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Health Information Management (Q3); Health Policy (Q3); Leadership and Management (Q3); Strategy and Management (Q3). It is published by AME Publishing Company. The overall rank of Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy is 16638. ISSN of this journal is/are 25232533.

Impact Score: 0.81 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.3 Overall Ranking: 16638


32. Nursing Management


Nursing Management is a journal covering the categories related to Leadership and Management (Q3). It is published by RCN Publishing Company Ltd.. The overall rank of Nursing Management is 16719. ISSN of this journal is/are 20478976, 13545760.

Impact Score: 0.64 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.298 Overall Ranking: 16719


33. Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education


Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q3); Nursing (miscellaneous) (Q3); Research and Theory (Q3); Leadership and Management (Q4). It is published by Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education. The overall rank of Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education is 16931. ISSN of this journal is/are 20937814, 12259578.

Impact Score: 0.70 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.291 Overall Ranking: 16931


34. Clinical Nurse Specialist


Clinical Nurse Specialist is a journal covering the categories related to Advanced and Specialized Nursing (Q3); Assessment and Diagnosis (Q3); LPN and LVN (Q3); Leadership and Management (Q4). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Clinical Nurse Specialist is 18204. ISSN of this journal is/are 08876274, 15389782.

Impact Score: 0.57 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.259 Overall Ranking: 18204


35. Avicenna Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Care


Avicenna Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Care is a journal covering the categories related to Advanced and Specialized Nursing (Q3); Education (Q3); Maternity and Midwifery (Q3); Pediatrics (Q3); Gerontology (Q4); Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q4); Leadership and Management (Q4); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q4). It is published by Hamadan University of Medical Sciences. The overall rank of Avicenna Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Care is 18966. ISSN of this journal is/are 26765748.

Impact Score: 0.59 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.241 Overall Ranking: 18966


36. Journal of Patient Safety and Risk Management


Journal of Patient Safety and Risk Management is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q3); Health (social science) (Q3); Leadership and Management (Q4). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Patient Safety and Risk Management is 19146. ISSN of this journal is/are 25160435, 25160443.

Impact Score: 0.75 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.238 Overall Ranking: 19146


37. Professional Case Management


Professional Case Management is a journal covering the categories related to Care Planning (Q3); Health Policy (Q3); Assessment and Diagnosis (Q4); Leadership and Management (Q4). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Professional Case Management is 19249. ISSN of this journal is/are 19328095, 19328087.

Impact Score: 0.38 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.236 Overall Ranking: 19249


38. British Journal of Health Care Management


British Journal of Health Care Management is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q4); Leadership and Management (Q4). It is published by MA Healthcare Ltd. The overall rank of British Journal of Health Care Management is 19719. ISSN of this journal is/are 13580574.

Impact Score: 0.49 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.226 Overall Ranking: 19719


39. International Journal of Reliable and Quality E-Healthcare


International Journal of Reliable and Quality E-Healthcare is a journal covering the categories related to Medical Laboratory Technology (Q3); Computer Science Applications (Q4); Health Informatics (Q4); Health Information Management (Q4); Leadership and Management (Q4). It is published by IGI Global Publishing. The overall rank of International Journal of Reliable and Quality E-Healthcare is 20976. ISSN of this journal is/are 21609551, 2160956X.

Impact Score: 3.03 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.203 Overall Ranking: 20976


40. Journal of Health and Human Services Administration


Journal of Health and Human Services Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q4); Leadership and Management (Q4); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q4); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q4); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q4). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Health and Human Services Administration is 21742. ISSN of this journal is/are 10793739, 21685509.

Impact Score: 0.30 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.191 Overall Ranking: 21742


41. International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management


International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Health Informatics (Q4); Leadership and Management (Q4). It is published by Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management is 22011. ISSN of this journal is/are 13682156, 17415144.

Impact Score: 0.68 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.187 Overall Ranking: 22011


42. Journal of Health and Nursing Management


Journal of Health and Nursing Management is a journal covering the categories related to Advanced and Specialized Nursing (Q3); Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q4); Leadership and Management (Q4); Nursing (miscellaneous) (Q4). It is published by . The overall rank of Journal of Health and Nursing Management is 22847. ISSN of this journal is/are 2149018X.

Impact Score: 0.32 h-Index: 3 SJR: 0.174 Overall Ranking: 22847


43. Hospital Infection Control and Prevention


Hospital Infection Control and Prevention is a journal covering the categories related to Advanced and Specialized Nursing (Q4); Infectious Diseases (Q4); Leadership and Management (Q4). It is published by Relias Media. The overall rank of Hospital Infection Control and Prevention is 30056. ISSN of this journal is/are 0098180X.

Impact Score: 0.00 h-Index: 2 SJR: 0.101 Overall Ranking: 30056








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Leadership and Management or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Leadership and Management


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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