SYSTEMIC PRACTICE AND ACTION RESEARCH

metrics 2024

Shaping the future of management through rigorous inquiry.

Introduction

SYSTEMIC PRACTICE AND ACTION RESEARCH is a premier journal published by Springer/Plenum Publishers, dedicated to advancing knowledge and methodologies within the fields of systemic practice and action research. With a strong focus on the interplay between technology and management, the journal serves as a vital platform for scholars and professionals to share pioneering research and insights from 1996 through to 2024. Indexed by Scopus and recognized in the Q3 quartile for the management categories in both Technology and Innovation, as well as Strategy and Management, the journal showcases rigorous empirical studies and theoretical frameworks that shape contemporary discourse. Offering open access to its contents, SYSTEMIC PRACTICE AND ACTION RESEARCH ensures that vital research findings are widely disseminated, fostering collaboration and innovation among researchers, professionals, and students alike. Situated in the heart of New York, the journal reflects the dynamic nature of the field and remains committed to enriching the landscape of management and systemic inquiry.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.34
Journal Impact Factor1.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index41
Journal IF Without Self1.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.10
Influence0.27
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life8.70
Citing Half Life9.90
JCI0.27
Total Documents846
WOS Total Citations662
SCIMAGO Total Citations2029
SCIMAGO SELF Citations404
Scopus Journal Rank0.34
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.69
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.61
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.88

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Management of Technology and Innovation in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #148/289
Percentile 48.79
Quartile Q3
Strategy and Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #246/478
Percentile 48.54
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

MANAGEMENT
Rank 326/401
Percentile 18.80
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

MANAGEMENT
Rank 323/402
Percentile 19.65
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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