Strategic Management Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0143-2095 eISSN 1097-0266 Wiley US

Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher

About Strategic Management Journal
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Strategic Management Journal (SMJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Business Strategy and Innovation and Corporate Finance and Governance, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0143-2095 (e-ISSN 1097-0266). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.19 (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 ~$3860 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track.

Strategic Management Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Strategic Management Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.19, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Business Strategy and Innovation 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.

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

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

Submission Tips for Strategic Management Journal
  • Budget $3860 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Business Strategy and Innovation, Corporate Finance and Governance, Firm Innovation and Growth. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Strategic Management Journal Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-52%
Field avg: 12.81
APC vs Field Avg
+10%
Field avg: $3522

Compared against 23 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0143-2095
ISSN (Online) 1097-0266
Publisher Wiley
Country United States
APC / Cost $3860 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Strategic Management Journal is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3860.

In our subject taxonomy, Strategic Management Journal is classified under Business Strategy and Innovation, Corporate Finance and Governance, Firm Innovation and Growth and Innovation and Knowledge Management.

Strategic Management Journal 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 6.186.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Strategic Management Journal

Strategic Management Journal does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 6.186 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Strategic Management Journal is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Strategic Management Journal is $3860 USD.

Strategic Management Journal is published by Wiley.

Strategic Management Journal 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 Strategic Management Journal is 0143-2095. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1097-0266.

Strategic Management Journal sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 6.19, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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OpenAlex
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Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
6.186
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 6.186 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

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S102949365

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