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Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management

Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. · United Kingdom · Est. 2014

ISSN2053-4639

SJR Q2✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q2+18

Total18

Journal Impact Factor

Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.

SJR Score

0.694

H-Index

SNIP

1.321

Total Works

639

Total Citations

11,779

2yr Mean Citedness

5.00

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Retractions

Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal explores the strategic management of science and technology, focusing on policy, innovation, and digital transformation across various sectors and economies. Articles examine government and firm strategies for critical technologies, talent development, and navigating global disruptions, alongside the adoption and impact of digital payment systems, blockchain, and other emerging technologies on business and economic growth.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary Language—

1st Year Published2014

Annual Volume~ 96 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications639

Publisher OrgEmerald Publishing Limited

Submission Info

Peer Review—

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Acceptance Rate—

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

thinkchecksubmit.org

4/12 · 33%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.

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Does the journal have a website?

No URL

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Is the ISSN verified?

2053-4639

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

2020

2021

2022

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2024

2025

2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Industrial RelationsQ2

Management of Technology and InnovationQ2

Management Science and Operations ResearchQ2

Strategy and ManagementQ2

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Management of Technology and InnovationStrategy and ManagementManagement Science and Operations ResearchIndustrial Relations

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Technology Adoption and User BehaviourInnovation and Knowledge ManagementDigital Marketing and Social MediaEntrepreneurship Studies and InfluencesFinTech, Crowdfunding, Digital FinanceInnovation and Socioeconomic DevelopmentDigital Platforms and EconomicsInnovation Policy and R&DUniversity-Industry-Government Innovation ModelsSustainable Supply Chain Management