Journal of Business Ethics Citation Rate 2026
0167-4544
eISSN 1573-0697
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Journal of Business Ethics
Journal of Business Ethics (JBE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting and Environmental Sustainability in Business, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0167-4544 (e-ISSN 1573-0697). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.66 (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 ~$3390 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.
Journal of Business Ethics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Business Ethics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.66, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting 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.
Journal of Business Ethics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Business Ethics 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 Journal of Business Ethics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Business Ethics
- Budget $3390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting, Environmental Sustainability in Business, Ethics in Business and Education. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0167-4544 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-0697 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Business Ethics is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3390.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Business Ethics is classified under Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting, Environmental Sustainability in Business, Ethics in Business and Education and Management and Organizational Studies.
Journal of Business Ethics 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.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.661.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.661 | 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
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