Long Range Planning

Aims & Scope

Long Range Planning (LRP) is a leading international journal for the field of strategic management.

The journal has forged a strong reputation for publishing original research since 1968.

We encourage submissions of articles that involve empirical research and theoretical articles, including studies that review and assess the current state of knowledge in important areas of strategy.

LRP takes an inclusive approach to empirical research, publishing studies based on primary survey data, archival data, case study and other recognized approaches to data collection.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	6.3
2024	7.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	757

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1616

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.909

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	134

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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 and Social Sciences, 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.

• Business Models, Business Strategy and Innovation

  Citation: 5104

  Authors: David J.

• Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling: Rigorous Applications, Better Results and Higher Acceptance

  Citation: 3224

  Authors: Joseph F., Christian M., Marko

• Business Model Innovation: Opportunities and Barriers

  Citation: 2372

  Authors: Henry

• SECI, Ba and Leadership: a Unified Model of Dynamic Knowledge Creation

  Citation: 2155

  Authors: Ikujiro, Ryoko, Noboru

• Business Model Design: An Activity System Perspective

  Citation: 1960

  Authors: Christoph, Raphael

• Building dynamic capabilities for digital transformation: An ongoing process of strategic renewal

  Citation: 1924

  Authors: Karl S.R., Maximilian

• Business models and dynamic capabilities

  Citation: 1907

  Authors: David J.

• The knowledge-creating company: How Japanese companies create the dynamics of innovation

  Citation: 1755

  Authors: Ikujiro, Hirotaka

• From Strategy to Business Models and onto Tactics

  Citation: 1460

  Authors: Ramon, Joan Enric

• Hierarchical Latent Variable Models in PLS-SEM: Guidelines for Using Reflective-Formative Type Models

  Citation: 1438

  Authors: Jan-Michael, Kristina, Martin

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