A 160-page journal published every two months from London, New Left Review analyses world politics, the global economy, state powers and protest movements; contemporary social theory, history and philosophy; cinema, literature, heterodox art and aesthetics. It runs a regular book review section and carries interviews, essays, topical comments and signed editorials on political issues of the day.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
mixed-mode, peer review where appropriate or requested
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Political Science and International RelationsQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Political ScienceSocial Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political SciencePolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Political Economy and MarxismPolitical and Economic history of UK and USSocial Sciences and PoliciesCommunism, Protests, Social MovementsCritical Theory and Philosophy