Journal of Consumer Affairs Wiley-Blackwell · United States
ISSN 0022-0078 eISSN 1745-6606
SJR Q1 ✓ WOS SSCI ✓ Scopus / SJR
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q1 +25
Total 60
✦ Inferred from recent articles The Journal of Consumer Affairs examines consumer behavior, well-being, and financial capability across various contexts. Research explores the impact of technology, such as artificial intelligence and digital platforms, on consumer decision-making and experiences. The journal also investigates consumer vulnerability, fraud prevention, and the influence of socio-economic factors on consumption patterns.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Country / Region United States
Primary Language English
1st Year Published —
Annual Volume ~ 54 articles / year
Status Active
Total Publications 1,941
Publisher Org Wiley
Publishing Model Hybrid
Peer Review —
Review Time —
Acceptance Rate —
OA License —
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
⚡ Hybrid journal — subscription model available.
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
Wiley-Blackwell
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
0022-0078 / 1745-6606
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
❌ Peer review process documented?
N/A
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌ Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌ Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
❌ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
✅ Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) Q1
Sociology and Political Science Q1
Web of Science Categories
Business Economics
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political Science Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification Housing Market and Economics Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing Consumer Retail Behavior Studies
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref