Journal profile · Decision Sciences-Information Systems and Management
International Journal of Supply and Operations Management
ISSN 2383-1359 · eISSN 2383-2525 · Kharazmi University · Iran, Islamic Republic of
International Journal of Supply and Operations Management: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Supply and Operations Management is published by Kharazmi University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Quality and Supply Management, Outsourcing and Supply Chain Management and Supply Chain and Inventory Management, together about 37.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Management Information Systems. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Supply and Operations Management (IJSOM) is a peer-reviewed international journal committed to publishing high-impact empirical and theoretical research in the fields of engineering and management. The journal encompasses all aspects related to logistics, supply chain, and operations management. IJSOM's primary mission is to advance knowledge that enhances industrial practices and strengthens the theoretical foundations essential for sound decision-making. IJSOM contains the following types of papers: Theory and Methodology Papers – Presenting original research that contributes to methodological innovations and theoretical development. Innovative Applications – Showcasing novel approaches to solving real-world problems. Review Papers – Offering comprehensive overviews of recent advances in specific topics within supply and operations management, accessible to a broader audience. Short Communications – Including brief reports, discussions, and commentary on previously published work. The International Journal of Supply and Operations Management (IJSOM) covers, but is not limited to, the following areas: Supply Chain Management and Logistics (Green SCM, Sustainable SCM, Agile SCM, JIT SCM, Global SCM, etc.) Uncertain Decision Making (Stochastic, Fuzzy, Hybrid and etc.) Transportation, Distribution and Routing Manufacturing and Service Systems Design, Material Handling, Facilities Design and Planning Maintenance Engineering and Management Enterprise Resource Planning, Purchasing and Human Resource Management for Operations Inventory Control, Scheduling, Production and Operations Planning Healthcare Systems Engineering Hazard and Risk Assessment and Mitigation Performance Measurement and Productivity Strategy Planning Economics and Financial Management Human Factors, Work Organization and Workforce Demographics Marketing and E-marketing Quality Control and Reliability Engineering Project Management Ergonomics in Job and Work Design Queuing Theory Simulation and Decision Support Systems Capacity Planning and Analysis Metaheuristic Algorithms and Applications in Supply Chain Management Block Chain in Engineering Management Computational Intelligence and Modeling Statistical Process in Supply Chain Management Information and Communication Technology Management Artificial Intelligence and Expert System Industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Manufacturing Data Science, Big Data, Data Mining and Knowledge Management in Engineering Management Sustainable and Smart Cities Machine Learning Algorithms E-government, E-commerce, E-learning Applied Soft Computing in Engineering Management
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Decision Sciences-Information Systems and Management
Editor-in-chief A. Mirzazadeh FullPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 20, France 4, United States 2, India 2, Germany 2 (48 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Quality and Supply ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting16.7%
- Outsourcing and Supply Chain ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting12.5%
- Supply Chain and Inventory ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting8.3%
- Big Data and Business IntelligenceBusiness, Management and Accounting8.3%
- Innovation and Knowledge ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting4.2%
- Multi-Criteria Decision MakingDecision Sciences4.2%
- Technology Adoption and User BehaviourDecision Sciences4.2%
- Customer Service Quality and LoyaltyBusiness, Management and Accounting4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Systems and Management | Q2 | 71/222 | 68th |
| Civil and Structural Engineering | Q2 | 195/434 | 55th |
| Management Information Systems | Q2 | 69/143 | 52nd |
| Transportation | Q3 | 87/169 | 48th |
| Management Science and Operations Research | Q3 | 116/225 | 48th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Scimago, Google Scholar, ResearchBib(Academic Resource Index)Publisher website
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.5LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.32LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.53LetPub ·
- h-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 13Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 828,109Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 10 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Unspecified peer reviewDOAJ
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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | EUR 600 | No | CC BY-NC-SA |
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)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 100–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- APA
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Publication ethics, Plagiarism
- Authorship An Economic Order Quantity model for deteriorating items with trade credit financing for Quadratic demand
Your Paper Your Way submission policy; detailed formatting only required after acceptance. Model summary
Pages 157-173 10.22034/ijsom.2026.110773.3379 Prashant Kumar, Rakesh Prakash Tripathi, Kamlesh Kumar Dubey, Sachin Mishra View Article PDF 1.01 M
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Human/animal studies require ethical compliance confirmation and ethics approval code. Model summary
For studies involving human or animal subjects, authors must confirm compliance with ethical standards and provide an ethics approval code
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
All submissions screened for plagiarism; substantial similarity leads to immediate rejection. Model summary
Every submission will be subjected to plagiarism screening tools. Manuscripts with substantial similarity will be rejected immediately.
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
- Kharazmi University
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2383-1359
- Electronic ISSN
- 2383-2525
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 13, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Supply and Operations Management
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Supply and Operations Management?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 weeks. 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 Supply and Operations Management?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 100–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: APA; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; 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 Supply and Operations Management based?
Of the 48 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (20), France (4) and United States (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Supply and Operations Management?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Supply and Operations Management is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is International Journal of Supply and Operations Management open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Supply and Operations Management is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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: .