International Journal of Manpower

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Manpower (IJM) is a full refereed, double-blind interdisciplinary journal, concerned with the utilization, management and planning of human resources and the economics of labour markets, from a corporate, local, national and international perspective.

It also publishes articles which have implications or relevance to policy makers and practitioners in relevant fields.

The field of human resource planning and labour economics is a complex one, influenced by the many social, technological and economic changes evident in the world today.

The journal is an invaluable support to academics and researchers in the field, and to all those charged with setting policies and strategies relating to workforce issues.

The journal focusses on strongly empirical/analytical quantitative research.

It regularly publishes guest-edited special issues of themes of contemporary importance.

In depth reviews of current literature are welcomed.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.411

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	79

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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.

• Knowledge sharing and firm innovation capability: an empirical study

  Citation: 923

  Authors: Hsiu‐Fen

• The nature and causes of bullying at work

  Citation: 546

  Authors: Ståle

• Reflections on the determinants of voluntary turnover

  Citation: 481

  Authors: James L.

• Organisational, work group related and personal causes of mobbing/bullying at work

  Citation: 475

  Authors: Dieter

• Do green HRM practices influence employees' environmental performance?

  Citation: 348

  Authors: Zahid, Ikram Ullah, Tahir, Zaryab, Rana Muhammad

• Working from home: characteristics and outcomes of telework

  Citation: 343

  Authors: AudronÄ—, Ilona, Bernadeta

• Self‐leadership skills and innovative behavior at work

  Citation: 283

  Authors: Abraham, Ravit, Jacob

• Green human resource management: a comprehensive review and future research agenda

  Citation: 252

  Authors: Nhat Tan, Hung Trong, Quyen Phu Thi

• Knowledge management, HRM and the innovation process

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Harry

• Impact of artificial intelligence on employees working in industry 4.0 led organizations

  Citation: 247

  Authors: Nishtha, Shalini Nath, Arpan Kumar, Shivam

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