Journal of Distribution Science
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Aims & Scope
JDS publishes original research analysis and inquiry into issues in distribution. JDS is an international peer-reviewed journal, which is devoted to contemporary issues of distribution, logistics and SCM, transportation, distribution channel management, distribution innovation and information technology, merchandizing and supply, marketing and consumer behavior, manufacturing, and wholesale and retail in the world. JDS publishes monthly in both English and Korean. The aim of JDS is to bring together the latest theoretical and empirical distribution research in the world, and the journal welcomes scholarly/research articles from researchers, practitioners, and scholars throughout the world
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Distribution Science (ISSN: 1738-3110) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Economics, published by Korea Distribution Science Association (KODISA) in Korea, Republic Of. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.180 (Q4), an H-index of 22.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 47 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Diamond OA model with an estimated APC of $2,438 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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