
Academic Journal
Q2International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
About International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
About International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
International Journal of Managing Projects in Business is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Emerald Publishing (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 2008-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1753-8378, 1753-8386; H-index 57.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (57): Strong citation impact — 57 articles cited at least 57 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
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.
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 International Journal of Managing Projects in Business?
1753-8378, 1753-8386.
Who publishes International Journal of Managing Projects in Business?
Emerald Publishing.
What are International Journal of Managing Projects in Business's metrics?
H-index 57.
Is International Journal of Managing Projects in Business peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Construction Project Management and Performance; Innovation and Knowledge Management; BIM and Construction Integration; Outsourcing and Supply Chain Management; Public-Private Partnership Projects; Quality and Supply Management.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
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
Latest publications matched automatically by ISSN.
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José M.R.C.A. Santos, Daniel Vare
2026-10-08 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-03-2026-0143Constructing and negotiating boundaries between product management and project management in digital product environments
Alejandro Romero-Torres, Julie Delisle, Carl Marnewick
2026-10-08 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-12-2025-0530Artificial intelligence in project work: reshaping communication, coordination and problem-solving in project teams
Vincent Dutot, Melina Doargajudhur
2026-09-28 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-04-2026-0198Improvisation and the coexistence of conflicting megaproject notions: an analysis of Denmark's Signalling programme
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2026-09-25 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-12-2025-0536The alliance paradox: why project collaboration increases firm-level operational risk
Zhimin Wang, Hao Ren
2026-09-08 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-01-2026-0037Advancing project studies under the design science paradigm
Jose da Assuncao Moutinho, Gabriela Fernandes, Cristiane Pedron
2026-09-04 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-03-2026-0111A conceptual framework for epistemic boundary definition between project management and data science
Ravikiran Kalluri
2026-09-04 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-04-2026-0183Call for Papers: Multimodality in project studies: integrating discourses, visuals, and materiality
Lingchuan Song, Johan Ninan, Sunila Lobo, Jinbo Song et al.
2026-09-03 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-09-2026-517Stakeholder agency in humanitarian projects addressing forced displacement
Ambisisi Ambituuni, Nugun Patrick Jellason, Kate Davis
2026-08-24 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-02-2026-0097Examining the stage of degree, work experience and gender on the perceived employability of project management students
Michelle Turner, Guinevere Gilbert
2026-12-14 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-02-2026-0082Adaptive project practices in theatres: the paradoxical co-existence of projectification and deprojectification
Małgorzata Ćwikła
2026-08-04 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-11-2025-0472Integrating value management, benefits realisation and stakeholders in projects: a dynamic and feedback-driven conceptual model
Valmir Antonio de Almeida, Luciano Ferreira da Silva
2026-09-03 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-01-2026-0041Implementing agentic AI in project management: an evidence-based framework and maturity model from systematic analysis
Ravikiran Kalluri
2026-07-31 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-10-2025-0414Bridging change and project management by enhancing stakeholder engagement and adaptability in digital transformation
Xavier Morin
2026-07-31 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-08-2025-0346Examining destructive leadership in projects: a bibliometric analysis
Hafiz M. Zaheer Abbasi, Shazia Nauman
2026-09-03 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-11-2025-0505Leading in complexity: a phenomenological study of project managers' lived experiences
Gulli Saeidyfar, Johan Lilja, Anna Mårtensson
2026-12-14 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-11-2025-0508Orchestrating efficiency–flexibility ambidexterity in major infrastructure projects: a dual case study
Meihan Liu, Wenjia Zhang
2026-09-03 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-07-2025-0252Escalation instability in probability-impact matrices: evidence from capital projects
Werner G. Meyer
2026-12-14 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-02-2026-0086Adapting to geopolitical complexity: relationship intelligence as a strategic tool in defence projects
Therese Tveit, Wenche Aarseth
2026-09-03 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-06-2025-0185Reviews
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