RESEARCH POLICY

metrics 2024

Transforming Ideas into Impactful Research

Introduction

RESEARCH POLICY is a premier academic journal published by Elsevier, dedicated to advancing the study of innovation, technology management, and strategic decision-making. With a distinguished impact factor, this journal is recognized as a Q1 leader in several categories, including Engineering (miscellaneous), Management of Technology and Innovation, Management Science and Operations Research, and Strategy and Management. Since its inception in 1971, RESEARCH POLICY has served as an essential platform for researchers, professionals, and students alike, promoting groundbreaking studies and insightful analysis that shape the future of technology and innovation management. The journal's stringent peer-review process ensures high-quality content, while its varied access options facilitate a wide dissemination of research findings across the globe. Scholars seeking to contribute to the evolving discourse on research policy and innovation will find this journal a vital resource in their academic and professional journeys.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank3.22
Journal Impact Factor7.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)10.10
H-Index289
Journal IF Without Self7.50
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor4.69
Influence2.93
Immediacy Index1.20
Cited Half Life10.40
Citing Half Life10.60
JCI1.86
Total Documents3148
WOS Total Citations33039
SCIMAGO Total Citations54397
SCIMAGO SELF Citations4312
Scopus Journal Rank3.22
Cites / Document (2 Years)9.18
Cites / Document (3 Years)9.94
Cites / Document (4 Years)12.06

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Management Science and Operations Research in Decision Sciences
Rank #12/207
Percentile 94.20
Quartile Q1
Management of Technology and Innovation in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #19/289
Percentile 93.43
Quartile Q1
Strategy and Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #35/478
Percentile 92.68
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

MANAGEMENT
Rank 32/401
Percentile 92.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

MANAGEMENT
Rank 34/402
Percentile 91.54
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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