Research Policy

Aims & Scope

Research Policy (RP) is a multi-disciplinary journal devoted to analyzing, understanding and effectively responding to the economic, policy, management, organizational, environmental and other challenges posed by innovation, technology, R&D and science.

This includes a number of related activities concerned with the creation of knowledge (through research), the diffusion and acquisition of knowledge (e.g. through organizational learning), and its exploitation in the form of new or improved products, processes or services.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	8

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	3.443

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	301

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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.

• Profiting from technological innovation: Implications for integration, collaboration, licensing and public policy

  Citation: 6355

  Authors: David J.

• The dynamics of innovation: from National Systems and “Mode 2” to a Triple Helix of university–industry–government relations

  Citation: 4609

  Authors: Henry, Loet

• Technological transitions as evolutionary reconfiguration processes: a multi-level perspective and a case-study

  Citation: 4453

  Authors: Frank W.

• Technological paradigms and technological trajectories

  Citation: 4383

  Authors: Giovanni

• Typology of sociotechnical transition pathways

  Citation: 3539

  Authors: Frank W., Johan

• Sectoral patterns of technical change: Towards a taxonomy and a theory

  Citation: 3310

  Authors: Keith

• From sectoral systems of innovation to socio-technical systems

  Citation: 2591

  Authors: Frank W.

• Sustainability transitions: An emerging field of research and its prospects

  Citation: 2512

  Authors: Jochen, Rob, Bernhard

• Developing a framework for responsible innovation

  Citation: 2171

  Authors: Jack, Richard, Phil

• What is research collaboration?

  Citation: 1907

  Authors: J.Sylvan, Ben R.

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