Journal profile · SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Journal of Consumer Sciences
ISSN 0378-5254 · eISSN 2460-8963 · Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University · Indonesia
Journal of Consumer Sciences: CAS Zone 4 · Sociology (2026 Xinrui edition); fully open access; APC about USD 75; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 9 articles a year; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Consumer Sciences is published by Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University and is classed under Sociology in the CAS Journal Ranking. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification, Consumer Retail Behavior Studies and Consumer Packaging Perceptions and Trends, together about 27.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Marketing. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Consumer Sciences (JCS) is unique because it contains articles on consumer and family economic issues, as well as related to Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), which aims to provide important information on sustainable development in the global context of consumer studies. The journal publishes quantitative and qualitative manuscripts in the scope of consumer attitudes, preferences, behavior, decision-making, empowerment, protection, education, family financial management, marketing, social marketing, management, business, finance, and other studies in the consumer sciences. The uniqueness of JCS due that it publishes research on consumer science mostly from Asian countries which have diverse in culture and behavior. The Journal of Consumer Sciences (JCS) is published in collaboration with Asian Association for Consumer Interest and Marketing (AACIM) and Indonesian Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (IAFCS). In terms of research methods, the accepted articles also include qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Editor-in-chief Megawati Simanjuntak, SP., M.SiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 12, Malaysia 3, Australia 1, New Zealand 1 (17 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and IdentificationBusiness, Management and Accounting12.1%
- Consumer Retail Behavior StudiesBusiness, Management and Accounting7.8%
- Consumer Packaging Perceptions and TrendsBusiness, Management and Accounting7.8%
- Legal Issues in South AfricaSocial Sciences6.6%
- Food Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsHealth Professions5.4%
- Cognitive and psychological constructs researchPsychology5.4%
- Customer Service Quality and LoyaltyBusiness, Management and Accounting4.8%
- Urban and Rural Development ChallengesSocial Sciences4.8%
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)Sociology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCILetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
DOAJPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, Scilit, Crossref, SINTA, Garuda, Copernicus
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
- h-index
- 23OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 52OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 13%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 16.67%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 9LetPub ·
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 ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewLetPub
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 accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LetPub | IDR 1,000,000 / USD 75 | Yes | — |
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 5–7
- Reference style
- APA
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, License & copyright
- AI use Generative AI Policy
Authors using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) must disclose this in a "Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Statement" placed immediately before the References section. Permitted Uses: Assistance with language editing, improving readability, and enhancing manuscript presentation. Prohibited Uses: Generating, modifying, or manipulating research data; replacing scientific analysis or …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Title and Authorship
Title: Maximum of 14 words in Title Case. It must be clear, specific, and informative. Author Naming: Use the convention: First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name. Academic titles and degrees must be excluded. Affiliation: List the institution/department, the specific road or building, city, zip code, country, and correspondence email.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Content is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Model summary
This journal is published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
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
- Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0378-5254
- Electronic ISSN
- 2460-8963
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 11, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Consumer Sciences
What CAS zone is Journal of Consumer Sciences in?
In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Consumer Sciences?
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 Journal of Consumer Sciences?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 5–7; Reference style: APA. 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 Journal of Consumer Sciences based?
Of the 17 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (12), Malaysia (3) and Australia (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Consumer Sciences?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Consumer Sciences is indexed in ESCI. The journal's website also lists DOAJ; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Consumer Sciences open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Consumer Sciences is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 75.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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: .