Journal profile · MANAGEMENT
International Journal of Project Management
ISSN 0263-7863 · eISSN 1873-4634 · Elsevier
International Journal of Project Management: CAS Zone 1 · Management (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 7.2; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,200; review about 270 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 77 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Project Management is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 1 of Management in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Construction Project Management and Performance, Innovation and Knowledge Management and BIM and Construction Integration, together about 44.4% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Project Management is the leading journal for the field of project management and organization studies and is published in collaboration with the Association for Project Management (APM) and the International Project Management Association (IPMA)The International Journal of Project Management aims to publish leading edge innovative research that significantly advances the field of project management and project organizing. It publishes new knowledge on areas such as managing projects, programs and portfolios, project-based/oriented organizations, project networks, and project-oriented societies. Submissions on project management and organizing from the perspectives of organizational behavior, strategy, supply chain, technology, change, innovation and sustainability are particularly welcomed.The scope of the journal covers all project and program types, such as organizational development and change, strategy, sustainable transition, product development, engineering, infrastructure and systems delivery, and industries and industry-sectors where projects take place, such as information technology, engineering and manufacturing, construction, consulting and professional services, and the public sector including international development and cooperation etc.Link to editorial: Celebrating the power of projects and their managementAuthors are encouraged to take into account the specific type and context of projects in their research, but at the same time consider and discuss the implications of their findings for project management and organizing more generally. In other words, the theoretical implications of a contextualized understanding of projects, and their management, is vital.International Journal of Project Management is the companion title to the open access journal Project Leadership and Society .
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): MANAGEMENT
Editor-in-chief Martina HuemannPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 8 in mainland China (about 6%); most named United Kingdom 25, United States 16, Australia 14, Netherlands 10, Mainland China 8 (138 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Construction Project Management and PerformanceDecision Sciences31%
- Innovation and Knowledge ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting7.1%
- BIM and Construction IntegrationEngineering6.3%
- Outsourcing and Supply Chain ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting4.5%
- Public-Private Partnership ProjectsBusiness, Management and Accounting4.2%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering4.1%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance3.9%
- Educational Robotics and EngineeringComputer Science3.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Management Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Management | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Management Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Management | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Management Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Management | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- 7.2LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 7.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 13.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 13.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.78LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.37LetPub ·
- h-index
- 241OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,385OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.93OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 22.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 65.33%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 55LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,515 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59 | 35 | 67 |
| 2025 | 77 | 50 | 323 |
| 2024 | 62 | 47 | 784 |
| 2023 | 69 | 41 | 1,303 |
| 2022 | 84 | 46 | 2,807 |
| 2021 | 86 | 33 | 3,369 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
270 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 65 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 270 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,200 / EUR 2,990 / GBP 2,560 / JPY 396,900 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,200 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers3, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 150 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 2
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
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
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 0263-7863
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-4634
- Society / sponsor
- Association for Project Management
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Project Management
What CAS zone is International Journal of Project Management in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal of Project Management is in Zone 1 of Management, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Management; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Management. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of International Journal of Project Management?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 7.2; CiteScore 13.1, h-index 241.
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Project Management?
The publisher reports about 270 days (submission to acceptance). 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 are the manuscript requirements of International Journal of Project Management?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 150 words; Keywords: ≥ 2; Reference style: Author–date; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Project Management based?
Of the 138 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 8 (about 6%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (25), United States (16) and Australia (14). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Project Management?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Project Management is indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Is International Journal of Project Management open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Project Management is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,200.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .