International Journal of Consumer Studies

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Consumer Studies provides an international forum for academic and research papers with a focus on how consumers can enhance their security and well being.

It publishes articles of interest to an international audience and at the leading edge of consumer research throughout the world.

The scope of the Journal includes: - Consumer sciences and their application - Consumer policy - Consumer education

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	7.6
2024	8.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1180

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4490

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.220

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	108

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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, Economics, Econometrics and Finance, Medicine and Psychology, 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.

• Scientific procedures and rationales for systematic literature reviews (SPAR‐4‐SLR)

  Citation: 1311

  Authors: Justin, Weng Marc, Aron, Andy Wei, Stefano

• Social media influencer marketing: A systematic review, integrative framework and future research agenda

  Citation: 765

  Authors: Demetris, Anna, Michael, Alkis

• Financial literacy: A systematic review and bibliometric analysis

  Citation: 710

  Authors: Kirti, Satish

• The role of health consciousness, food safety concern and ethical identity on attitudes and intentions towards organic food

  Citation: 654

  Authors: Nina, Louise M.

• Motivational complexity of green consumerism

  Citation: 503

  Authors: Johanna

• Gender differences in Egyptian consumers’ green purchase behaviour: the effects of environmental knowledge, concern and attitude

  Citation: 484

  Authors: Mohamed M.

• Sustainable fashion consumption and the fast fashion conundrum: fashionable consumers and attitudes to sustainability in clothing choice

  Citation: 425

  Authors: Lisa, Rebecca

• Influence of socio‐demographical, behavioural and attitudinal factors on the amount of avoidable food waste generated in Finnish households

  Citation: 391

  Authors: Heta‐Kaisa, Hanna, Kirsi, Juha‐Matti, Noora, Anu, Lotta

• Environmentally sustainable textile and apparel consumption: the role of consumer knowledge, perceived consumer effectiveness and perceived personal relevance

  Citation: 333

  Authors: Jiyun, Chuanlan, Sang‐Hoon

• An investigation of young fashion consumers' disposal habits

  Citation: 326

  Authors: Louise R., Grete

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