International Journal of Lean Six Sigma

Aims & Scope

Launched in 2010, International Journal of Lean Six Sigma publishes original, empirical and review papers, case studies and theoretical frameworks or models related to Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

High quality submissions are sought from academics, researchers, practitioners and leading management consultants from around the world.

Research, case studies and examples can be cited from manufacturing, service and public sectors.

This includes manufacturing, health, financial services, local government, education, professional services, IT Services, transport, etc.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.7
2024	3.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.755

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	58

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7322

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1000

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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, Decision Sciences and Engineering, 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.

• Lean Six Sigma – getting better all the time

  Citation: 463

  Authors: Ronald D.

• Lean, agile, resilient and green: divergencies and synergies

  Citation: 277

  Authors: Helena, Susana, V.

• Four decades of lean: a systematic literature review

  Citation: 223

  Authors: Kyle B.

• The integration of Six Sigma and lean management

  Citation: 222

  Authors: Souraj, Abdur, Juan A.

• Green lean and the need for Six Sigma

  Citation: 216

  Authors: Jose Arturo

• Exploring barriers in lean implementation

  Citation: 205

  Authors: Jagdish, Shankar, Santosh

• Critical success factors for the effective implementation of Lean Sigma

  Citation: 183

  Authors: Alessandro, Jiju

• A structured review of Lean Six Sigma in various industrial sectors

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Mahipal, Rajeev

• A conceptual framework for critical success factors of lean Six Sigma

  Citation: 167

  Authors: K., Leam

• Six Sigma: a literature review

  Citation: 167

  Authors: B., P., V.I., C., J., J., M., L., A., A., S., A.

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