Academic Journal
Q1Journal of International Business Policy
About Journal of International Business Policy
About Journal of International Business Policy
Journal of International Business Policy is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2018-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 2522-0691, 2522-0705; H-index 39; Impact Factor 6.8.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (39): 39 articles have each received at least 39 citations, indicating growing recognition.
- Impact Factor (6.8): Average citations per recent article. A solid figure indicating regular citation by the research community.
Publishing in Journal of International Business Policy
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.
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 International Business Policy?
2522-0691, 2522-0705.
Who publishes Journal of International Business Policy?
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd..
What are Journal of International Business Policy's metrics?
Impact Factor 6.8; H-index 39.
Is Journal of International Business Policy peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 6.8 — 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
International Business and FDI; Global trade and economics; Global trade, sustainability, and social impact; International Development and Aid; Innovation and Socioeconomic Development; Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,190.00 USD; 2,590.00 EUR; 2,290.00 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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