Journal profile · MANAGEMENT
International Journal of Logistics-Research and Applications
ISSN 1367-5567 · eISSN 1469-848X · Taylor & Francis
International Journal of Logistics-Research and Applications: CAS Zone 4 · Management (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 5.16; JCR Q1 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC charged, amount not published; median 259 days to acceptance (97 articles, last 24 months); acceptance rate 9% (journal website); 88 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Logistics-Research and Applications is published by Taylor & Francis and is in Zone 4 of Management in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Quality and Supply Management and Outsourcing and Supply Chain Management, together about 40.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Management Information Systems and Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
International Journal of Logistics (IJoL) publishes original and challenging work that has a clear applicability to the business world. As a result, the journal concentrates on papers of an academic journal standard but aimed at the practitioner as much as the academic. High quality contributions are therefore welcomed from both academics and professionals working in the field of logistics and supply chain management. Papers should further our understanding of logistics and supply chain management and make a significant original contribution to knowledge. In this context the term ’logistics’ is taken in its broadest context as "the management of processes, flow of materials and associated information along the entire supply chain, from raw materials through to the final user of the product". The journal covers all aspects of logistics and supply chain management including, but not limited to, the topics and areas listed below: Inbound and outbound logistics including distribution, transport, warehousing, 3PL and 4PL Materials Management MRP, DRP, ERP and Vendor or Co-Managed Inventories (VMI) Modelling and simulation of logistics and supply systems and processes Decision support tools, methods and systems such as Value Stream Mapping Intra and inter enterprise communication tools and methods such as EDI, Internet, Extranet, RFID etc. Approaches and methods for Collaborative, Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) Procurement, e-Commerce, e-auctions Mass Customisation, Order Postponement, Responsiveness Supplier Development Supply chain performance management Collaboration and relationship management approaches in supply chains including supplier networks Environmental and sustainability issues in logistics and supply chain including Reverse Logistics Managing international logistical operations including outsourcing Training and Education issues in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Research Methodologies Case studies All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees. The International Journal of Logistics is currently participating in a project to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of our editorial policies, and some authors may receive an additional email during the manuscript evaluation process providing guidance on Open Research practices. If
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): MANAGEMENT
Editor-in-chief Ming K. LimPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 20%); most named United Kingdom 2, Mainland China 1, Taiwan, China 1, Germany 1 (5 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Sustainable Supply Chain ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting15.3%
- Quality and Supply ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting15%
- Outsourcing and Supply Chain ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting10.2%
- Supply Chain Resilience and Risk ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting9.2%
- Urban and Freight Transport LogisticsEngineering7.4%
- Maritime Ports and LogisticsEngineering5.3%
- Supply Chain and Inventory ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting5.2%
- Environmental Sustainability in BusinessBusiness, Management and Accounting3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Management Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Management | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Management Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Management | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Management Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Management | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
JCR / CiteScore quartiles on the journal's website
- JCR Q1 · best quartile · 2025
- CiteScore Q1 · 2025
Publisher-reported: JCR figures are Clarivate's and CiteScore figures Scopus's to confirm; both are a different system from the CAS zones.Publisher website
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
Other: British Library, Essential Science Indicators, FMS Journal Rating Guide
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 5.16LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 5.6Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 6.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 17.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 17.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.46LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 1.46Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.83LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 1.83Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 89OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 765OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 6OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 14.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 15.31%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 87LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 325,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,198 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57 | 14 | 41 |
| 2025 | 88 | 31 | 466 |
| 2024 | 70 | 25 | 782 |
| 2023 | 62 | 18 | 1,088 |
| 2022 | 87 | 29 | 2,154 |
| 2021 | 111 | 33 | 4,052 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
259 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 183 days – 319 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 13 days (97 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 278 days
- Sample
- 97 articles with submission and acceptance dates (158 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 9%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 54 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 13 daysPublisher website ·
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Peer review
- Open access Open access
Hybrid open access journal (Taylor & Francis Open Select). Model summary
International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications is a hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Why choose open acc…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Peer review: initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees. Model summary
All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- ISSN
- 1367-5567
- Electronic ISSN
- 1469-848X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 29, Issue 9 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Logistics-Research and Applications
What CAS zone is International Journal of Logistics-Research and Applications in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal of Logistics-Research and Applications is in Zone 4 of Management, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Management. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Management. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of International Journal of Logistics-Research and Applications?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 5.16; CiteScore 17.3, h-index 89.
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Logistics-Research and Applications?
Based on the dates recorded on 97 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 259 days (interquartile range 183–319 days); the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 9%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What JCR quartile is International Journal of Logistics-Research and Applications in?
The journal's website gives JCR Q1 (best quartile). JCR quartiles are Clarivate's to confirm and a different system from the CAS zones; in the CAS ranking the journal is in Zone 4 of Management.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Logistics-Research and Applications based?
Of the 5 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 20%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (2), Mainland China (1) and Taiwan, China (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Logistics-Research and Applications?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Logistics-Research and Applications is indexed in SSCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is International Journal of Logistics-Research and Applications open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Logistics-Research and Applications is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .