Management Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0025-1909
eISSN 1526-5501
Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Management Science
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
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| 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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Citation Rate
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
| Year | Works published | Citations 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
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Top Research Topics
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Research Highlights
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