Journal of Corporate Finance

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Corporate Finance aims to publish high quality, original manuscripts that analyze issues related to corporate finance.

Contributions can be of a theoretical, empirical, or clinical nature.

Topical areas of interest include, but are not limited to: financial structure, payout policies, corporate restructuring, financial contracts, corporate governance arrangements, the economics of organizations, the influence of legal structures, and international financial management.

Papers that apply asset pricing and microstructure analysis to corporate finance issues are also welcome.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.9

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	3.246

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	146

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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 Economics, Econometrics and Finance, 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.

• Firms and social responsibility: A review of ESG and CSR research in corporate finance

  Citation: 1666

  Authors: Stuart L., Andrew, Laura T.

• Earnings management and corporate governance: the role of the board and the audit committee

  Citation: 1650

  Authors: Biao, Wallace N, Peter J

• Ownership structure and corporate performance

  Citation: 1367

  Authors: Harold, Belén

• CEO gender, corporate risk-taking, and the efficiency of capital allocation

  Citation: 1333

  Authors: Mara, Maria-Teresa, Roberto

• Corporate governance and firm performance

  Citation: 1203

  Authors: Sanjai, Brian

• Corporate governance, investor protection, and performance in emerging markets

  Citation: 1190

  Authors: Leora F., Inessa

• Government intervention and investment efficiency: Evidence from China

  Citation: 1006

  Authors: Shimin, Zheng, Song, Donghui

• Leadership structure: Separating the CEO and Chairman of the Board

  Citation: 971

  Authors: James A., Jeffrey L., Gregg

• Are family firms really superior performers?

  Citation: 960

  Authors: Danny, Isabelle, Richard H., Albert A.

• Do women directors improve firm performance in China?

  Citation: 884

  Authors: Yu, Zuobao, Feixue

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