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Journal of Appalachian Studies

University of Illinois Press · United States

ISSN1082-7161
SJR Q4Scopus / SJR
5
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q4+5
Total5
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.
SJR Score
0.129
H-Index
18
SNIP
0.3
Total Works
520
Total Citations
1,337
2yr Mean Citedness
0.31
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Appalachian Studies explores the diverse cultural, social, and historical aspects of the Appalachian region. Recent articles examine themes such as material culture, identity formation, linguistic practices, and the impact of environmental and social issues like natural disasters and the opioid crisis. The journal also features research on music, literature, and the representation of Appalachia in media and popular culture.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary Language
1st Year Published
Annual Volume~ 23 articles / year
StatusActive
Total Publications520
Publisher OrgUniversity of Illinois Press

Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription
Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

4/12 · 33%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
University of Illinois Press
Does the journal have a website?
No URL
Is the ISSN verified?
1082-7161
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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.

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Pentecostalism and Christianity StudiesAmerican Political and Social DynamicsAppalachian Studies and MathematicsRace, History, and American SocietyUrban, Neighborhood, and Segregation StudiesAmerican History and CultureAmerican Environmental and Regional HistoryLatin American and Latino StudiesOral History, Memory, Narrative AnalysisRadio, Podcasts, and Digital Media
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref