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Q1

Journal of Consumer Affairs

Wiley-Blackwell

United StatesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
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Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
83H-index (SCImago 2025)
1.043SJR (2025)
1967-2026Coverage

About Journal of Consumer Affairs

About Journal of Consumer Affairs

Journal of Consumer Affairs is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Wiley-Blackwell (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1967-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 0022-0078, 1745-6606; H-index 83.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (83): Strong citation impact — 83 articles cited at least 83 times each, reflecting solid influence.

Publishing in Journal of Consumer Affairs

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 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 Consumer Affairs?
0022-0078, 1745-6606.

Who publishes Journal of Consumer Affairs?
Wiley-Blackwell.

What are Journal of Consumer Affairs's metrics?
H-index 83.

Where do I submit to Journal of Consumer Affairs?
Via the official website.

Is Journal of Consumer Affairs peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0022-0078, 1745-6606
ISSN-L0022-0078
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationWiley
Publisher country codeUS
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex1,971
Citations recorded in OpenAlex66,522
OpenAlex H-index111
Years represented in OpenAlex1967–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis; Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification; Housing Market and Economics; Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing; Consumer Retail Behavior Studies; Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Reported open-access list prices

3,350.00 USD; 2,780.00 EUR; 2,220.00 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.

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