Journal decision profile

Journal of Service Research

Business, Management and Accounting

Journal of Service Research's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 8.8, ranking Q1 in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management and 1 other subfield. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

SAGE PublishingUnited StatespISSN 1094-6705eISSN 1552-7379
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
8.8

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 10.38.

Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED

Not available — there are not enough recent PubMed records with both received and accepted dates.

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
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$3,900

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At a glance

Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

Raw values behind the shape

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
8.82026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#962 / 11,916LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
73.8%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
5.11MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
—NOT AVAILABLE
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
40 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share73.8%

118 of 160 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share11.3%

18 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI5.11×

Above field-year expectation

Source output rank#962

of 11,916 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 5.11, so its typical recent paper runs about 411% above its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

73.8% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2016–2025

352016
332017
302018
342019
472020
372021
332022
542023
372024
312025

Recent work-type mix

160 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article91.9%
Editorial7.5%
Letter0.6%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and research coverage

OpenAlex topics show the research communities this journal serves.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Service and Product Innovation33
Customer Service Quality and Loyalty26
AI in Service Interactions23
Digital Marketing and Social Media9
Emotional Labor in Professions8
Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior6
Consumer Retail Behavior Studies4
Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare4
Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing3
Sustainable Supply Chain Management3
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-10-24. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 160 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource ManagementQ1
MarketingQ1

Is Journal of Service Research a good journal?

Yes. One of the most-cited journals in Business & Management

Yes. By citation data, Journal of Service Research is one of the most-cited journals in Business & Management: it ranks #39 of 1,468 Business & Management journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 3%) and is Q1 in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management and 1 other subfield. Journal of Service Research's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 8.8. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,900 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management and Marketing, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q1
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Rank in Business & Management
#39 of 1,468
Top 3%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
8.8
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Indicative APC
$3,900
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
31
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Q1
Subfield Quartile
B2
CAS Block

Ranking and source check

#39
of 1,468 Business & Management field journals
#39
among Q1 Business & Management journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
984
H-Index
185
Fully Open Access
No
Recent OA Works
299
Subject Areas
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource ManagementMarketing

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

How to submit to Journal of Service Research

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies Journal of Service Research's papers in subfields including Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management and Marketing. Read the aims and scope page and a few recent papers close to your topic before you prepare the manuscript.

  2. 2

    Follow the author guidelines

    Article types, word and figure limits, reference style, and the required statements (data availability, ethics, conflicts of interest, author contributions) are set by the journal. Prepare the cover letter and files to match them.

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  3. 3

    Submit online

    Use the submit link in Journal of Service Research's author guidelines; SAGE Publishing runs the submission site. Every author usually needs an ORCID iD, and the corresponding author needs an account on the submission site.

  4. 4

    Plan for costs

    OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,900 USD. Check the current fee, waivers, and any institutional agreement on the journal website.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

    Journal of Service Research does not publish an acceptance rate.

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Common questions about Journal of Service Research

Is Journal of Service Research a good journal?

Yes. By citation data, Journal of Service Research is one of the most-cited journals in Business & Management: it ranks #39 of 1,468 Business & Management journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 3%) and is Q1 in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management and 1 other subfield. Journal of Service Research's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 8.8. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,900 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management and Marketing, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is Journal of Service Research's Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

Journal of Service Research's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 8.8, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What is the acceptance rate of Journal of Service Research?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by Journal of Service Research or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. To judge selectivity, compare Journal of Service Research's quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is Journal of Service Research in?

Journal of Service Research's best quartile is Q1. By OpenAlex subfield: Q1 in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management; Q1 in Marketing. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for Journal of Service Research will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How much does it cost to publish in Journal of Service Research?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $3,900 USD for Journal of Service Research. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to Journal of Service Research?

Comparable journals include Journal of Service Management, Journal of Service Theory and Practice, Service Industries Journal, and Journal of Services Marketing. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

How do I submit a paper to Journal of Service Research?

Submit online through the link in Journal of Service Research's author guidelines on the journal homepage. Before submitting, check the scope, follow the author guidelines for article type, length, and required statements, and prepare a cover letter.

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