
Academic Journal
Q1Journal of Institutional Economics
About Journal of Institutional Economics
About Journal of Institutional Economics
Journal of Institutional Economics is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Cambridge University Press (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2005-2009, 2011-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1744-1374, 1744-1382; H-index 47.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (47): 47 articles have each received at least 47 citations, indicating growing recognition.
Publishing in Journal of Institutional Economics
When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.
- 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 Institutional Economics?
1744-1374, 1744-1382.
Who publishes Journal of Institutional Economics?
Cambridge University Press.
What are Journal of Institutional Economics's metrics?
H-index 47.
Where do I submit to Journal of Institutional Economics?
Via the official website.
Is Journal of Institutional Economics peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Economic Theory and Institutions; Culture, Economy, and Development Studies; Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies; Experimental Behavioral Economics Studies; Educational Robotics and Engineering; Corruption and Economic Development.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,550.00 USD; 2,460.00 GBP
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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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