Corporate Governance: An International Review

Aims & Scope

The mission of Corporate Governance: An International Review is to publish cutting-edge international business research on the phenomena of comparative corporate governance throughout the global economy.

Our ultimate goal is a rigorous and relevant global theory of corporate governance.

We define corporate governance broadly as the exercise of power over corporate entities so as to increase the value provided to the organization's various stakeholders, as well as making those stakeholders accountable for acting responsibly with regard to the protection, generation, and distribution of wealth invested in the firm.

Because of this broad conceptualization, a wide variety of academic disciplines can contribute to our understanding, and we do not limit our perspective to any one theory or methodological paradigm.

Previous theory and research has been published by scholars operating from such base disciplines as accounting, economics, finance, law, management, sociology, and political science.

In other words, we seek to learn about both the antecedents and effects of corporate governance practices, policies, and principles throughout the world from an interdisciplinary “conversation”.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.5
2024	4.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2408

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	766

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.493

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	114

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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, 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.

• The Gender and Ethnic Diversity of US Boards and Board Committees and Firm Financial Performance

  Citation: 1310

  Authors: David A., Frank, Betty J., W. Gary

• Board of Director Diversity and Firm Financial Performance

  Citation: 1246

  Authors: Niclas L., James D., Charles B.

• Women Directors on Corporate Boards: A Review and Research Agenda

  Citation: 1123

  Authors: Siri, Ruth, Val

• The Contribution of Women on Boards of Directors: Going beyond the Surface

  Citation: 795

  Authors: Sabina, Morten

• Does female board representation influence firm performance? The Danish evidence

  Citation: 744

  Authors: Caspar

• Are Socially Responsible Managers Really Ethical? Exploring the Relationship Between Earnings Management and Corporate Social Responsibility

  Citation: 663

  Authors: Diego, Jordi, Josep A.

• Board Composition and Corporate Performance: how the Australian experience informs contrasting theories of corporate governance

  Citation: 591

  Authors: Geoffrey C., Gavin J.

• Board Structure and Firm Performance: Evidence from India's Top Companies

  Citation: 569

  Authors: Beverley, Shireenjit

• Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility Synergies and Interrelationships

  Citation: 555

  Authors: Dima, Asem M., Myriam

• Factors Influencing Voluntary Corporate Disclosure by Kenyan Companies

  Citation: 540

  Authors: Dulacha G., Phil, H. Y.

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