International Journal of Lean Six Sigma

metrics 2024

Elevating Operational Excellence, One Article at a Time.

Introduction

The International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, serves as a premier platform for the dissemination of groundbreaking research in the newly evolving methodologies of Lean Management and Six Sigma. Since its inception in 2010, the journal has made significant strides in enhancing operational efficiency across various industries, evidenced by its impressive Q1 ranking in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and strong presence in Management Science and Strategy and Management. With its Scopus ranking positioning it within the 87th percentile in Decision Sciences and 85th in Engineering disciplines, it attracts a diverse spectrum of articles that bridge theoretical insights with practical applications. Researchers and practitioners alike benefit from its rigorous peer-review process, ensuring only high-quality contributions reach its readership. Although the journal does not currently offer open access, it remains essential reading for those seeking to drive performance improvement and innovation in their organizational contexts, while engaging with the latest trends and challenges in the field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.87
Journal Impact Factor3.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.10
H-Index52
Journal IF Without Self3.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.22
Influence0.47
Immediacy Index1.20
Cited Half Life4.30
Citing Half Life7.00
JCI0.79
Total Documents475
WOS Total Citations1738
SCIMAGO Total Citations4400
SCIMAGO SELF Citations841
Scopus Journal Rank0.87
Cites / Document (2 Years)5.39
Cites / Document (3 Years)6.36
Cites / Document (4 Years)6.79

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Management Science and Operations Research in Decision Sciences
Rank #27/207
Percentile 86.96
Quartile Q1
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering in Engineering
Rank #55/384
Percentile 85.68
Quartile Q1
Strategy and Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #76/478
Percentile 84.10
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL
Rank 23/69
Percentile 67.40
Quartile Q2
MANAGEMENT
Rank 131/401
Percentile 67.50
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL
Rank 23/69
Percentile 66.67
Quartile Q2
MANAGEMENT
Rank 166/402
Percentile 58.71
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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