International Review of Financial Analysis Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1057-5219 eISSN 1873-8079 Elsevier BV US

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About International Review of Financial Analysis
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International Review of Financial Analysis (IRFA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance and Banking stability, regulation, efficiency, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 1057-5219 (e-ISSN 1873-8079). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.60 (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 ~$3360 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.

International Review of Financial Analysis Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

International Review of Financial Analysis has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.60, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance 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.

International Review of Financial Analysis operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in International Review of Financial Analysis 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 Review of Financial Analysis against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for International Review of Financial Analysis
  • Budget $3360 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance, Banking stability, regulation, efficiency, Corporate Finance and Governance. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How International Review of … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-10%
Field avg: 10.72
APC vs Field Avg
-1%
Field avg: $3378

Compared against 26 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1057-5219
ISSN (Online) 1873-8079
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United States
APC / Cost $3360 USD
h-index 162
Total Works 4,756
Total Citations 147,124
2-yr Mean Citedness 11.18 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

International Review of Financial Analysis 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 3360.

In our subject taxonomy, International Review of Financial Analysis is classified under Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance, Banking stability, regulation, efficiency, Corporate Finance and Governance and Financial Markets and Investment Strategies.

International Review of Financial Analysis 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.

OpenAlex records 4,756 works that have together drawn 147,124 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 162; its most recent citation rate stands at 9.604; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 11.18.

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Frequently Asked Questions about International Review of Financial Analysis

International Review of Financial Analysis does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 9.604 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, International Review of Financial Analysis is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for International Review of Financial Analysis is $3360 USD.

International Review of Financial Analysis is published by Elsevier BV.

International Review of Financial Analysis shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, 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 International Review of Financial Analysis is 1057-5219. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-8079.

International Review of Financial Analysis sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 9.60, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
9.604
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 9.604 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
YearWorks publishedCitations received
2025 855 6,581
2024 759 13,315
2023 529 18,594
2022 376 16,160
2021 266 13,261
2020 169 11,695
2019 124 6,052
2018 135 9,863
2017 112 4,775
2016 146 5,533
2015 144 7,409
2014 136 5,043
Journal at a Glance
4,756
Total Works
147,124
Total Citations
162
h-index
11.18
2-Yr Mean Citedness
ABDC A APC $3150 USD

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

The areas where International Review of Financial Analysis most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume. Click a topic to see the best journals for it.

Corporate Finance and Governance
Business, Management and Accounting
1,477 works
Financial Markets and Investment Strategies
Economics, Econometrics and Finance
1,421 works
Market Dynamics and Volatility
Economics, Econometrics and Finance
1,213 works
Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance
Business, Management and Accounting
635 works
Banking stability, regulation, efficiency
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545 works
Energy, Environment, Economic Growth
Economics, Econometrics and Finance
521 works
Monetary Policy and Economic Impact
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504 works
Financial Risk and Volatility Modeling
Economics, Econometrics and Finance
462 works
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Last updated: May 11, 2026

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