Academic Journal
Q2Abacus
About Abacus
About Abacus
Abacus is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 31 (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 1965-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 0001-3072, 1467-6281; H-index 60.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (60): Strong citation impact — 60 articles cited at least 60 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in Abacus
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q2. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Abacus?
0001-3072, 1467-6281.
Who publishes Abacus?
31.
What are Abacus's metrics?
H-index 60.
Where do I submit to Abacus?
Via the official website.
Is Abacus peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance; Corporate Finance and Governance; Financial Reporting and Valuation Research; Accounting and Organizational Management; Financial Markets and Investment Strategies; Corporate Taxation and Avoidance.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,400.00 USD; 2,850.00 EUR; 2,270.00 GBP
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
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Matthew M. Wieland, Stewart Jones
2026-09-08 · DOI: 10.1111/abac.70050The Effects of Industry Peers’ Consistency on the Properties of Analysts’ Forecasts
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Xiao Chen, Narisa Tianjing Dai, Zhiyuan (Simon) Tan
2026-08-02 · DOI: 10.1111/abac.70048Expected Credit Loss Provisioning, Bank Capital Regulation, and Systemic Risk: Evidence from the Chinese Regulatory Context
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2026-07-07 · DOI: 10.1111/abac.70049Navigating in a Partisan Political Landscape: Evidence from Boardroom Political Ideological Dispersion and Corporate Innovation
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2026-06-16 · DOI: 10.1111/abac.70046Shaping Firms’ Systemic Risk: The Role of Future Time Reference Language
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2026-06-09 · DOI: 10.1111/abac.70042How Does the New Audit Report Affect Corporate R&D Manipulation? Evidence from R&D KAMS Disclosure in China
Zhiying Hu, Zhongsheng Zhou
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