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IMPAQ
WoS ESCI Q3Scopus Q1SCImago #3,396Subscription

Journal of Management Accounting Research

Identifier (ISSN):1049-2127(Print)/1558-8033(Online)
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Publisher:American Accounting Association
Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)
Clarivate IF (2026)
1.5↓ -0.2
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q3
WoS ESCIJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Management Accounting Research

WoS Q3
01231.720231.420241.720251.52026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):1.5
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
1.248
#3,396

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
38

38 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ3
Self-Citation Rate7.1%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessSubscription
29articles/year
0% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The mission of the Journal of Management Accounting Research (JMAR) is to advance the theory and practice of management accounting through publication of high-quality applied and theoretical research, using any well-executed research method. JMAR serves the global community of scholars and practitioners whose work impacts or is informed by the role that accounting information plays in decision-making and performance measurement within organizations. Settings may include profit and not-for profit organizations, service, retail and manufacturing organizations and domestic, foreign, and multinational firms. JMAR furthermore seeks to advance an understanding of management accounting in its broader context, such as issues related to the interface between internal and external reporting or taxation. New theories, topical areas, and research methods, as well as original research with novel implications to improve practice and disseminate the best managerial accounting practices are encouraged.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Business89.5%Economics85.7%Management56.3%Computer science55.6%Accounting44.2%Political science41.3%Microeconomics40.6%Mathematics40.2%Engineering40%Law39.5%Psychology33.5%Finance32.4%Philosophy30.8%Market economy25.5%Physics24.5%Biology23.9%Marketing23.7%Social psychology23.6%Sociology22.6%Incentive21.4%Epistemology21%Statistics20.5%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRESCI2026

BUSINESS, FINANCE

Q3
Rank153/243
IndexESCI
JCIESCI2026

BUSINESS, FINANCE

Q3
Rank138/243
IndexESCI

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year
2026Latest
IF1.5
Articles / Year16
Total Citations0
2025
IF1.7
Articles / Year27
Total Citations19
2024
IF1.4
Articles / Year36
Total Citations78
2023
IF1.7
Articles / Year37
Total Citations207
2022
IF—
Articles / Year27
Total Citations164

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #3,396Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:2008-2025
Scopus Broad Areas:Business, Management and Accounting
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
1.248

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
1.91

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,282 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations205
3-Year Documents87
Citable Documents83

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate26.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

AccountingQ1
Business and International ManagementQ1
Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth
Self-citation: 7.1%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):
4区 (Zone 4)Management
Minor Category (Specific Field):
3区BUSINESS, FINANCE
CAS Early Warning List History:
Updated annually: 2020 – 2024
2020
Not warned
2021
Not warned
2022
Not warned
2023
Not warned
2024
Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of Management Accounting Research (ISSN: 1049-2127) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of BUSINESS, published by American Accounting Association in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.248 (Q1), an H-index of 38.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 29 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $3,282 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Subscription
Publisher
American Accounting Association
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Periodic
Indexing & Databases
ESCIScopusPubMed

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Database Updated: 2026-10-01