Academy of Management Review

The Academy of Management Review (ACAD MANAGE REV, ISSN 0363-7425) is a premier, peer-reviewed journal published by the Academy of Management, widely regarded as the leading scholarly outlet for theoretical development in the management and organizational sciences. Its singular scope is the advancement of management theory; the journal exclusively publishes conceptual articles that develop, challenge, or extend theoretical frameworks, with a strong emphasis on originality, rigor, and the capacity to stimulate future empirical research. Unlike journals that feature empirical studies or literature reviews, AMR focuses solely on theoretical papers, including new theoretical contributions, integrative theoretical syntheses, and meta-theoretical critiques. The journal also occasionally publishes special topic forums and editorials that shape the direction of the field. The primary target audience consists of academic researchers, doctoral students, and theoretically inclined scholars in management, organization theory, strategic management, and related disciplines. Notably, AMR is not an open-access journal, but offers authors the option of open-access publication through a hybrid model. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 13.800 and consistently ranked in the JCR Q1 quartile, it stands among the most elite and influential journals in the field. Its exceptionally high impact factor reflects its profound influence on academic discourse and its role in setting the theoretical agenda for management research globally. For scholars seeking to make foundational contributions to management theory, publication in AMR represents the highest standard of academic achievement.