Accounting Research Journal

metrics 2024

Advancing the frontiers of accounting knowledge.

Introduction

Accounting Research Journal, published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, is a leading platform for the dissemination of high-quality research in the fields of accounting and finance. With an ISSN of 1030-9616 and an E-ISSN of 1839-5465, this journal is dedicated to advancing the scholarship and practice of accounting, recognizing its critical role in economic and financial decision-making. As of 2023, it is classified in the Q3 category for both Accounting and Finance, reflecting its notable standing within the academic community, with Scopus rankings placing it in the top 25% of journals in these fields. The Accounting Research Journal aims to engage researchers, professionals, and students by publishing original research articles, critical reviews, and insightful papers that challenge conventional thinking and inspire innovative practices. Given its converged years from 2005 to 2024, the journal serves as a vital resource for contemporary research and trends in accounting and finance, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing in the United Kingdom and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.42
Journal Impact Factor2.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.30
H-Index28
Journal IF Without Self2.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.12
Influence0.34
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life4.50
Citing Half Life9.40
JCI0.63
Total Documents443
WOS Total Citations687
SCIMAGO Total Citations1452
SCIMAGO SELF Citations95
Scopus Journal Rank0.42
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.68
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.17
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.08

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Accounting in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #41/176
Percentile 76.70
Quartile Q1
Finance in Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Rank #76/317
Percentile 76.03
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

BUSINESS, FINANCE
Rank 81/231
Percentile 65.20
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

BUSINESS, FINANCE
Rank 96/231
Percentile 58.44
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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