Created in 1982, the journal Revista CIDOB d’afers internacionals is a four-monthly cultural/academic publication on international relations and development. Pioneer in the Spanish-speaking sphere, it offers the reader an in-depth analysis of the international issues from different points of view and perspectives, combining information and analysis. The journal is addressed to the academic and scientific community, as well as to the interested and/or involved audience in general: political, economic and social actors, from civil society and NGO, from the business sector, etc. It is published in printed and digital format.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
20
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
General Information
Country / RegionSpain
Primary LanguageSpanish
1st Year Published1982
Frequencyfour-monthly
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications550
Publisher OrgBarcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB)
Barcelona Center for International Affairs (CIDOB)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1133-6595 / 2013-035X
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-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?
Spanish
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
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.
Political Science and International RelationsQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
International Relations
Scopus Categories
Political Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
International Relations in Latin AmericaConflict, Peace, and Violence in ColombiaCriminal Justice and PenologyInternational Relations and AutismSocial Sciences and PoliciesHuman Rights and ImmigrationPolitical Dynamics in Latin AmericaSocial Issues and Policies in Latin AmericaPolitical and Social Dynamics in Chile and Latin AmericaMulticulturalism, Politics, Migration, Gender