Journal of Small Business Management
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148 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The primary purpose of the Journal of Small Business Management (JSBM) is to publish scholarly research articles in the fields of small business management and entrepreneurship. As the official journal of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), the JSBM is recognized as a primary instrument for projecting and supporting the goals and objectives of this organization, which include scholarly research and the free exchange of ideas. The journal, which is circulated in 60 countries around the world, is a leader in the field of small business research. The following is a list of research topics of interest to JSBM readers: -Family and Founders Owned Enterprises -Women and Minority Owned Enterprises -Small Business Strategy and Organization -Small Business and Entrepreneurial Marketing -Franchising and Small Business -Internationalization and International Entrepreneurship -Entrepreneurial and Small Business Education -New Venture Creation and Venture Capital -Small Business Finance and Accounting -Small Enterprise Governance and Agency -Small Business Technology and Innovation -Small Business Policy, Economics, and Legal Issues -Small Business Operations and E-Commerce -Small Business Assistance and Training Programs -Small Business Leadership and Entrepreneurial Behavior
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MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Small Business Management (ISSN: 0047-2778) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of MANAGEMENT, published by Wiley-Blackwell in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 2.351 (Q1), an H-index of 148.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 114 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,714 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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