International Journal of Financial Studies Citation Rate 2026
2227-7072
eISSN 2227-7072
MDPI AG
CH
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About International Journal of Financial Studies
International Journal of Financial Studies (IJFS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Finance, published by MDPI AG in CH and in circulation since 2013. It is catalogued under ISSN 2227-7072 (electronic ISSN 2227-7072).
International Journal of Financial Studies Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
International Journal of Financial Studies has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.71, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Finance 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, International Journal of Financial Studies makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1800 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in International Journal of Financial Studies 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 International Journal of Financial Studies against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for International Journal of Financial Studies
- Budget $1800 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Finance. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2227-7072 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2227-7072 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Established | 2013 |
| APC / Cost | $1800 CHF |
| h-index | 56 |
| Total Works | 1,282 |
| Total Citations | 16,079 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.82 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
International Journal of Financial Studies is published by MDPI AG, based in Switzerland and in publication since 2013. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of CHF 1800.
In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Financial Studies is classified under Finance.
International Journal of Financial Studies is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 1,282 works that have together drawn 16,079 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 56; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.707; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.82.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.707 | 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 | 244 | 801 |
| 2024 | 131 | 757 |
| 2023 | 141 | 2,138 |
| 2022 | 122 | 1,951 |
| 2021 | 76 | 1,666 |
| 2020 | 80 | 2,192 |
| 2019 | 68 | 1,593 |
| 2018 | 98 | 2,273 |
| 2017 | 38 | 857 |
| 2016 | 26 | 618 |
| 2015 | 30 | 535 |
| 2014 | 18 | 245 |
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