Administrative Science Quarterly Journal Citation Rate 2026
0001-8392
eISSN 1930-3815
SAGE
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Administrative Science Quarterly
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. OpenAlex records 4,351 works and 1,064,831 citations, with an h-index of 474.
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
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| ISSN (Print) | 0001-8392 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1930-3815 |
| Publisher | SAGE |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~111 days to first decision |
| h-index | 482 |
| Total Works | 4,369 |
| Total Citations | 1,091,079 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 4.41 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Administrative Science Quarterly is published by SAGE and based in United Kingdom. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 3900.
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.
Administrative Science Quarterly is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Administrative Science Quarterly returns a first decision in about 111 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 4,369 works that have together drawn 1,091,079 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 482; its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.41.
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Live Indexing Status
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Citation Rate
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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | 209 |
| 2024 | 67 | 561 |
| 2023 | 49 | 705 |
| 2022 | 58 | 1,052 |
| 2021 | 37 | 1,719 |
| 2020 | 45 | 1,786 |
| 2019 | 38 | 3,426 |
| 2018 | 49 | 4,120 |
| 2017 | 54 | 5,288 |
| 2016 | 51 | 5,974 |
| 2015 | 40 | 4,118 |
| 2014 | 51 | 5,604 |
Journal at a Glance
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