Academic Journal
Q1Journal of Brand Management
About Journal of Brand Management
About Journal of Brand Management
Journal of Brand Management is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2005, 2008-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1479-1803, 1350-231X; H-index 81; Impact Factor 6.2.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (81): Strong citation impact — 81 articles cited at least 81 times each, reflecting solid influence.
- Impact Factor (6.2): Average citations per recent article. A solid figure indicating regular citation by the research community.
Publishing in Journal of Brand Management
This is a well-regarded journal with a solid reputation. Manuscripts should present clear advances and be methodologically rigorous. Competition is significant but the venue is accessible to strong research.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. 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 Journal of Brand Management?
1479-1803, 1350-231X.
Who publishes Journal of Brand Management?
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd..
What are Journal of Brand Management's metrics?
Impact Factor 6.2; H-index 81.
Where do I submit to Journal of Brand Management?
Via the official website.
Is Journal of Brand Management peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 6.2 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification; Digital Marketing and Social Media; Customer Service Quality and Loyalty; Corporate Identity and Reputation; Marketing and Advertising Strategies; Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,390.00 USD; 2,690.00 EUR; 2,390.00 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.
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