Bottom Line

Aims & Scope

The Bottom Line aims to provide an exciting mix of practitioner and academic work, focusing on the latest developments in information management and the value of information.

The journal is particularly interested in research articles that focus on issues such as processes, skills requirements, managerial performance and governance, in relation to the use of information and extraction of value from it, in business functions such as: Strategy Marketing and sales Finance Human resources Research and development Operations Information technology Logistics and distribution and in business activities such as: Development of insight from information Delivery of strategy Management of campaigns, projects, programmes and change Mergers and acquisitions Risk management Innovation in products, markets, services and business models, whether by suppliers or users Market and ecosystem development Human resources recruitment, development and retention, including talent management Organisation of information management Internal and external communication Use of advanced technologies and managerial approaches e.g. artificial intelligence and machine learning, Internet of things, augmented/virtual reality, robotics, cloud computing, platforms Digital business and transformation Knowledge management Information trading Insight development, management and application Management of ethics and trust.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	7.3

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6091

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	267

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.861

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Artificial intelligence (AI) in strategic marketing decision-making: a research agenda

  Citation: 209

  Authors: Merlin, Eleni, Yuksel, Geraint, Matt, Ashraf, Paul, Jon, Liz

• Achieving sustainable competitive advantage through green entrepreneurial orientation and market orientation

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Aluisius Hery, Noviaty Kresna, Ananta, Bok Gyo

• Are CRM systems ready for AI integration?

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Sheshadri, Soumya Kanti, Ranjan, Bang

• The Focus Group Research Handbook

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Holly

• Revisiting technology-organization-environment (T-O-E) theory for enriched applicability

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Hart O., Ojiabo, Sunny R.

• Organizational adoption of digital information and technology: a theoretical review

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Sebastian, Arnold

• Adoption of artificial intelligence integrated CRM system: an empirical study of Indian organizations

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Sheshadri, Bang, Soumya Kanti, Kalyan Kumar, Sumana

• A stakeholder theory approach to creating value in higher education institutions

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Taiguara de Freitas, Simone Ruchdi, Fabricio, Joao Maurício Gama

• What Leaders Really Do

  Citation: 90

  Authors: John P.

• Behavioral intention to use cryptocurrency in Malaysia: an empirical study

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Joye, Yashar, Ai Ping

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