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The Financial Times Top 50 (FT50) is updated periodically to reflect journals with the highest research quality and industry relevance. These journals are selected based on citation data, editorial assessment, and practitioner input, ensuring a balance between scholarly rigor and real-world impact.
Beyond the FT50, lists from ABS, Chartered Association of Business Schools, and SCImago journal rankings offer complementary perspectives, often emphasizing regional influence or methodological strengths. Evaluating multiple rankings helps researchers align their work with both global and specialized audiences.
Academy of Management Journal
Leading empirical research on organizational behavior and management practice.
Academy of Management Review
Premier outlet for theoretical and conceptual advancements in management studies.
Administrative Science Quarterly
Highly selective studies examining organizational processes and dynamics.
Accounting, Organizations and Society
Interdisciplinary research at the nexus of accounting, sociology, and management.
Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice
Scholarly insights into entrepreneurial behavior, innovation, and venture creation.
Journal of International Business Studies
In-depth analyses of global strategy, cross-border management, and multinational firms.
Strategic Management Journal
Cutting-edge research on strategy formulation, competitive dynamics, and corporate performance.
Journal of Management Studies
Broad coverage of human resources, organizational theory, and managerial cognition.
Organization Science
Empirical and theoretical work on organizational design, networks, and institutions.
Harvard Business Review
Practitioner-focused articles that blend academic research with actionable insights.
Career Advancement
Publications in elite journals carry significant weight in promotion, tenure, and grant evaluations.
Research Visibility
High-ranking outlets ensure broad readership among scholars, industry practitioners, and policymaking bodies.
Funding Opportunities
Many funding agencies prioritize investigators with proven records in top-tier journals.
Network Expansion
Authors often gain invitations to speak, collaborate on international projects, and join editorial boards.
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