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Open-access scholarly journal on consumer behavior and related fields published by the Association for Consumer Research.

Advances in Consumer Research is an open-access, peer‑reviewed academic journal published by the Association for Consumer Research. It covers consumer psychology, econometric models of consumer behavior, marketing and management, and related fields. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and case studies intended to deepen understanding of how consumers make choices and how these insights can inform business practices and policy‑making. It serves academics, researchers, and practitioners seeking the latest developments in consumer behavior and its applications, and supports open dissemination through its publication model. The journal maintains a structured editorial process with online submission, double‑blind peer review, and a multi‑stage workflow to ensure rigor and quality. Content is organized around aims and scope, editorial board, news, and announcements, and is issued in volumes and issues with ongoing research across disciplines.

To foster a deeper understanding of the factors driving consumer choices and apply these insights to improve business practices and policy-making.

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Advances in Consumer Research

A premier open-access journal advancing knowledge in consumer behavior and marketing.

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Market segments

Academic Journals — Consumer Behavior and Marketing

Peer‑reviewed scholarly journals publishing empirical and theoretical research in consumer psychology, econometric models of consumer behavior, marketing, and management for academics, researchers, and practitioner audiences.

Open Access Journals

Journals that publish content under open licenses (e.g., CC BY), make articles freely available to readers, and operate funding models based on article processing charges to maximize dissemination and reuse.

Editorial Management and Peer Review

Publishing workflows and services that handle manuscript submission, online submission systems, double‑blind peer review, editorial screening and assignment, and multi‑stage review processes to ensure editorial quality and integrity.

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Advances in Consumer Research

Advances in Consumer Research is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Association for Consumer Research. It covers consumer psychology, econometric models of consumer behavior, marketing and management, and related fields. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and case studies and follows a structured editorial workflow, including online submission, double-blind peer review, and CC BY licensing.

  • Ensures Quality and Integrity
    The double-blind approach protects the anonymity of both authors and reviewers, fostering unbiased evaluations, critical for academic rigor.
  • Maximizes Visibility
    Open access ensures that all published research is freely available, increasing visibility and engagement with a broader audience.
  • Facilitates Research Dissemination
    CC BY licensing allows users to freely reuse and share content while giving credit to authors, enhancing reach and impact of research findings.
  • Covers Open Access Costs
    The article processing charges enable the journal to maintain high-quality publishing standards while providing free access to its content.
  • Streamlined Review Process
    A well-defined editorial workflow ensures a thorough and efficient review process, enhancing the journal's quality and timeliness.
  • Regular Publication Schedule
    Ensures timely dissemination of current research findings to the academic and professional community.
  • Simplifies Submission
    The user-friendly online submission system streamlines the process for authors, making it easier to submit and track manuscripts.