Strategic Management Journal Citation Rate 2026
0143-2095
eISSN 1097-0266
Wiley
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Strategic Management Journal
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.
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| 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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation 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
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