Management Science Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0025-1909 eISSN 1526-5501 Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences US

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Management Science
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Management Science (MS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Auction Theory and Applications and Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing, published by Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences in US, catalogued under ISSN 0025-1909 (e-ISSN 1526-5501). 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.

Management Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Management Science has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Auction Theory and Applications 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.

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

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

Submission Tips for Management Science
  • This journal covers Auction Theory and Applications, Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing, Corporate Finance and Governance. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Management Science Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+590%
Field avg: 8.25

Compared against 31 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0025-1909
ISSN (Online) 1526-5501
Publisher Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
Country United States
APC / Cost Inquire with Publisher
h-index 478
Total Works 14,180
Total Citations 1,324,292
2-yr Mean Citedness 5.70 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

Management Science is published by Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences and based in United States.

In our subject taxonomy, Management Science is classified under Auction Theory and Applications, Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing, Corporate Finance and Governance and Financial Markets and Investment Strategies.

Management Science 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 14,180 works that have together drawn 1,324,292 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 478; 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 5.70.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Management Science

Management Science does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 56.900 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Management Science is not an open access journal.

Management Science is published by Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences.

Management Science shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in 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 Management Science is 0025-1909. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1526-5501.

Management Science sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 56.90, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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OpenAlex
Unverified
DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
56.900
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2024
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
YearWorks publishedCitations received
2025 526 1,625
2024 487 5,198
2023 474 12,273
2022 450 14,366
2021 444 17,396
2020 431 23,213
2019 319 19,445
2018 211 14,069
2017 340 20,429
2016 432 27,798
2015 384 27,614
2014 404 30,011
Journal at a Glance
14,180
Total Works
1,324,292
Total Citations
478
h-index
5.70
2-Yr Mean Citedness
ABDC A*

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

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