Business Horizons Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0007-6813 eISSN 1873-6068 Elsevier BV US

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Business Horizons
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Business Horizons (BH) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Digital Marketing and Social Media and Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0007-6813 (e-ISSN 1873-6068). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 8.87 (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 (APC ~$3410 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating B), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 6,118 works and 231,823 citations, with an h-index of 198.

Business Horizons Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Business Horizons has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 8.87, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Digital Marketing and Social Media 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.

Business Horizons operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Business Horizons 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 Business Horizons against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Business Horizons
  • Budget $3410 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Digital Marketing and Social Media, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Business Horizons Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+88%
Field avg: 4.72
APC vs Field Avg
0%
Field avg: $3414

Compared against 144 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0007-6813
ISSN (Online) 1873-6068
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United States
APC / Cost $3410 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Business Horizons is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3410.

In our subject taxonomy, Business Horizons is classified under Digital Marketing and Social Media, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation and Innovation and Knowledge Management.

Business Horizons is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of B (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 8.870.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Business Horizons

Business Horizons does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 8.870 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Business Horizons is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Business Horizons is $3410 USD.

Business Horizons is published by Elsevier BV.

Business Horizons shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC B. 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 Business Horizons is 0007-6813. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-6068.

Business Horizons sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 8.87, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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OpenAlex
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Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
8.870
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 8.870 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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Last updated: May 11, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S113237667

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