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Journal of Interpretation Research

SAGE Publications Inc. · United Kingdom · Est. 1996

ISSN1092-5872

SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total5

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.17

H-Index

CiteScore

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SNIP

0.456

Total Works

375

Total Citations

2,834

2yr Mean Citedness

0.57

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the theory, practice, and effectiveness of interpretation in various settings, including heritage sites, museums, national parks, and natural environments. It examines how interpreters can effectively communicate complex histories, cultural narratives, and environmental information to diverse audiences. Key areas of investigation include culturally responsive interpretation, engaging with contested heritage, promoting environmental stewardship, and utilizing communication strategies to influence visitor behavior and foster positive attitudes. The journal also explores the professional development of interpreters and the role of technology in enhancing interpretive experiences.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary Language—

1st Year Published1996

Annual Volume~ 8 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications375

Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

SAGE Publications Inc.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1092-5872

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

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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.

EducationQ4

Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality ManagementQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality ManagementEducation

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness ManagementEnvironmental Education and SustainabilityMuseums and Cultural HeritageDiverse Aspects of Tourism ResearchHuman auditory perception and evaluationDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesLegal case studies and regulationsLegal Cases and CommentaryAnimal and Plant Science EducationDiverse Perspectives in Modern Studies