Journal of Electronic Commerce Research (JECR)

Driving Digital Commerce Innovation & Academic Research Since 1999

The Journal of Electronic Commerce Research (JECR) is a premier, international peer-reviewed quarterly publication dedicated to advancing the study and practical implementation of electronic commerce. Co-founded in 1999 by Dr. Robert Chi and Dr. Melody Kiang, JECR operates as a fully open-access journal, ensuring that cutting-edge academic findings are immediately and freely accessible to researchers, students, and professionals worldwide without financial barriers. JECR has served as a foundational cornerstone for academics, practitioners, and researchers tracking the rapid technological and strategic shifts shaping digital commerce globally for over 25 years. Supported by an elite international editorial board and published in coordination with California State University, Long Beach, the journal fosters innovative research that bridges advanced technology with cutting-edge business strategy.

🌐 Global Institutional Support Network

JECR is proud to be supported by an international coalition of higher education institutions, each contributing vital infrastructure, administrative backing, and technical resources to maintain the journal's elite global standard:

• California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
  Serves as the official publisher of record, anchoring the journal's academic administration and institutional alignment within the United States.

• National Chengchi University (NCCU) — Taiwan
  Provides essential technical infrastructure, serving as the official digital host for the JECR web platform and online archives.

• Shenzhen University — China
  Manages and sponsors the physical production and printing of the journal's hardcopy editions for global distribution to institutions and libraries.

• Virscend University
  Provides critical administrative and operational support to the JECR Editorial Office, facilitating manuscript workflows and peer-review coordination.

This cross-border institutional synergy ensures that JECR remains a highly resilient, globally connected, and completely open-access resource for the worldwide academic community. 

📊 Prestige & Indexing Metrics

JECR is highly regarded within the global academic community, recognized for its rigorous double-blind peer-review standard and consistent impact.

• Elite Global Indexing: Abstracted and indexed in major scientific indexes, including the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI / Web of Science), Scopus, and the ABDC (Australian Business Deans Council) journal list. 

• High Impact Factor: Maintained a strong 5-Year Impact Factor of 4.6 (with a current JIF of 4.1), reflecting its high citation rate and scientific influence.
  Journal Metrics

• Top-Tier Ranking: Recognized as a Q1-ranked journal in Economics, Econometrics, and Finance (miscellaneous).