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Journal Metrics, Rankings & Ethical Standards

Why Ethics and Metrics Matter 

At JMS, we are committed to transparency, integrity, and responsible publishing. We follow internationally recognised standards to ensure fairness in peer review, accountability in authorship, and trust in the scholarly record. By upholding ethical practices, we help build a research culture rooted in respect and credibility. 

We openly share metrics such as citation scores, indexing status, and readership data to help authors, readers, and institutions understand the journal’s reach. These indicators offer useful insights when considered thoughtfully and alongside other ways of assessing research quality. 

Commitment to DORA and COPE 

JMS is a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). We are proud to support these principles and advocate for the responsible use of metrics in research evaluation. We also encourage institutions and funders to assess research on its own merits rather than relying solely on journal-based indicators. 

Since 2009, the Journal has also been a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This means our editorial policies and practices all align with COPE’s guidelines for ethical publishing, including: 

  • Transparent peer review processes 
  • Clear authorship and contribution criteria 
  • Procedures for handling misconduct and corrections 
  • Editorial independence and accountability 

Our alignment to DORA and COPE reflects the core values that guide JMS: Shape the Future, Welcome Everyone, Support Every Step, and Make Ideas Matter. 

Journal Metrics and Recognition 

Reflecting to standards set by DORA and COPE, JMS uses metrics like citation scores, indexing status, and readership data to provide context for the journal’s reach and relevance, see below:

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Journal Rankings and Listings 

JMS is recognised by leading academic and professional bodies: 

  • Financial Times FT50: Listed as one of the top 50 journals used in FT research rankings. View the list here. 
  • Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS) Academic Journal Guide – Rated 4: Indicating high-quality, original research published in a respected and selective journal. Access the guide here.
  • Australian Business Deans’ Council (ABDC) 2022 – Rated A*: The next update expected in November 2025. Access the list here.
  • Comité National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) 2020 – Category 1: View the pdf list here.  

JMS’s recognitions reflect its global influence and its focus on publishing research that drives progress in leadership, management, and organisation studies.