Total Quality Management & Business Excellence

TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE (TOTAL QUAL MANAG BUS, ISSN: 1478-3363) is a leading peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing the theory and practice of quality management, organizational excellence, and continuous improvement. Published by Routledge, an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, the journal serves as a key international platform for disseminating high-quality research that bridges the gap between academic rigor and practical business application. Its scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including total quality management (TQM), Six Sigma, Lean management, business process reengineering, performance measurement, customer satisfaction, leadership, corporate social responsibility, and innovation management. The journal particularly welcomes studies that explore the integration of quality principles with emerging trends such as digital transformation, sustainability, and supply chain excellence. Article types include original research articles, comprehensive review papers, case studies, and conceptual frameworks that offer novel insights or empirical evidence. The target audience comprises academics, researchers, postgraduate students, and senior practitioners such as quality managers, operations directors, and business consultants seeking evidence-based strategies for enhancing organizational performance. A notable feature is its hybrid open access model, allowing authors to publish either through traditional subscription or by choosing open access to maximize global readership. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 3.9000, the journal holds a JCR Quartile ranking of Q2, reflecting its solid standing within the management and business fields. This position underscores its reputation as a respected outlet for impactful research that directly informs both scholarly discourse and real-world excellence initiatives.