Administrative Science Quarterly Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0001-8392 eISSN 1930-3815 SAGE GB

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Administrative Science Quarterly
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Administrative Science Quarterly (ASQ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Business Strategy and Innovation and Complex Systems and Decision Making, published by SAGE in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0001-8392 (e-ISSN 1930-3815). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track.

Authors typically receive a first decision in around 111 days.

Administrative Science Quarterly Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Administrative Science Quarterly has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Business Strategy and Innovation research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Administrative Science Quarterly operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 111 days.

Researchers looking to publish in Administrative Science Quarterly should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Administrative Science Quarterly against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Administrative Science Quarterly
  • Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 111 days.
  • This journal covers Business Strategy and Innovation, Complex Systems and Decision Making, Corporate Finance and Governance. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Administrative Science Quarterly Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+499%
Field avg: 9.5

Compared against 27 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0001-8392
ISSN (Online) 1930-3815
Publisher SAGE
Country United Kingdom
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Review Speed ~111 days to first decision
In-depth profile & metrics

Administrative Science Quarterly is published by SAGE and based in United Kingdom.

In our subject taxonomy, Administrative Science Quarterly is classified under Business Strategy and Innovation, Complex Systems and Decision Making, Corporate Finance and Governance and Innovation and Knowledge Management.

and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025).

For prospective authors, Administrative Science Quarterly returns a first decision in about 111 days (longer for its field).

Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions about Administrative Science Quarterly

Administrative Science Quarterly does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 56.900 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Administrative Science Quarterly is not an open access journal.

The average time from submission to first decision at Administrative Science Quarterly is approximately 111 days.

Administrative Science Quarterly is published by SAGE.

Administrative Science Quarterly shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in ABDC A*. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Administrative Science Quarterly is 0001-8392. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1930-3815.

Administrative Science Quarterly sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 56.90, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
56.900
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2024
Historical Trend

The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.

Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2024 56.900 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)
2023 54.055 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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