The journal publishes research on migration, focusing on migrant selectivity, transnational families, and the social and economic integration of migrants in destination countries. It also examines the impact of technology and datafication on social research, the role of care work in residential settings, and the cultural and social implications of energy transitions.
CSIC Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
0034-9712 / 1988-429X
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
PKP PN
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English, Spanish
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Sociology
Scopus Categories
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Social Sciences and PoliciesEmployment, Labor, and Gender StudiesMigration, Aging, and Tourism StudiesEmployment and Welfare StudiesSocial Policy and Reform Studies