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Accounting Research Journal

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

3.97

h-Index

2024-2025

 33

Rank

2024-2025

 12217

SJR

2024-2025

 0.469

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 Accounting Research Journal
Abbreviation Account. Res. J.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Finance (Q2); Accounting (Q3)
h-index 33
Overall Rank/Ranking 12217
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.469
Impact Score 3.97
Publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 10309616
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2005-2025




About Accounting Research Journal


Accounting Research Journal is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Finance (Q2); Accounting (Q3). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Accounting Research Journal is 12217. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.469. 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 33. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Accounting Research Journal journal is 10309616. 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. Accounting Research Journal is cited by a total of 392 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Accounting Research Journal Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Accounting Research Journal is 3.97, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Accounting Research Journal IF is increased by a factor of 1.29 and approximate percentage change is 48.13% 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

Accounting Research Journal Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Accounting Research Journal is 3.97. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Accounting Research Journal. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.97
2023 2.68
2022 2.95
2021 1.77
2020 0.99
2019 0.94
2018 0.58
2017 0.48
2016 0.52
2015 0.34
2014 0.74

Accounting Research Journal h-index


  Table Setting

Accounting Research Journal has an h-index of 33. It means 33 articles of this journal have more than 33 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.




Accounting Research Journal ISSN


The ISSN of Accounting Research Journal is 10309616. 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

Accounting Research Journal Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Accounting Research Journal is 12217. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.469. 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 Accounting Research Journal by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.469
2023 0.425
2022 0.409
2021 0.444
2020 0.298
2019 0.320
2018 0.246
2017 0.144
2016 0.183
2015 0.248
2014 0.217

Ranking of Accounting Research Journal by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 12217
2023 12394
2022 12255
2021 11089
2020 14873
2019 13755
2018 15635
2017 21604
2016 18818
2015 15191
2014 16285

Accounting Research Journal Publisher


Table Setting

Accounting Research Journal is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2005-2025. 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 Accounting Research Journal is Account. Res. J.. This abbreviation ('Account. Res. J.') 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 Accounting Research Journal


If your research field is/are related to Finance (Q2); Accounting (Q3), 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 Accounting Research Journal?

Accounting Research Journal latest impact IF is 3.97. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.97 (2024) and 0.34 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.45 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Accounting Research Journal?

The Accounting Research Journal has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.469, 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 0.469 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.144 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Accounting Research Journal over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.45.


What's the latest h-index of the Accounting Research Journal?

The latest h-index of the Accounting Research Journal is 33.


Who's the publisher of the Accounting Research Journal?

The Accounting Research Journal is published by the Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Accounting Research Journal?

The Accounting Research Journal is currently ranked 12217 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 11089 in 2021 and its lowest position of 21604 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Accounting Research Journal?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Accounting Research Journal is Account. Res. J..


Is the "Accounting Research Journal" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Accounting Research Journal is classified as a journal that the Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Accounting Research Journal?

The Accounting Research Journal encompasses the following areas:

  • Finance
  • Accounting

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


What's the ISSN of the Accounting Research Journal?

The Accounting Research Journal is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 10309616.


What's the best quartile of the Accounting Research Journal?

The best quartile for the Accounting Research Journal is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Accounting Research Journal?

The Accounting Research Journal coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2005-2025.


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 Accounting Research Journal

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.97
2023 2.68
2022 2.95
2021 1.77
2020 0.99
2019 0.94
2018 0.58
2017 0.48
2016 0.52
2015 0.34
2014 0.74



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