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International Studies Quarterly

Oxford University Press · United States · Est. 1967

ISSN1468-2478
SJR Q1WOS SSCIScopus / SJR
50
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total50
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
1.518
H-Index
178
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.771
Total Works
2,797
Total Citations
149,630
2yr Mean Citedness
3.89
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Retractions
2
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on international relations, focusing on state behavior, international cooperation, and global governance. Articles examine topics such as alliance dynamics, the influence of international organizations and courts, the impact of global crises like climate change and epidemics on security and governance, and the role of norms and public opinion in international affairs. The journal also explores the intersection of domestic politics with international relations, including the effects of populism, political polarization, and media on foreign policy and international perceptions.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1967
Annual Volume~ 115 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications2,797
Publisher OrgOxford University Press
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Submission Info

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

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Oxford University Press
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1468-2478
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?
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
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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 ScienceQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

International RelationsPolitical Science

Scopus Categories

Sociology and Political SciencePolitical Science and International Relations

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Political Conflict and GovernanceInternational Relations and Foreign PolicyInternational Development and AidPeacebuilding and International SecurityGlobal Peace and Security DynamicsTerrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political ViolenceElectoral Systems and Political ParticipationPolitical Influence and Corporate StrategiesHistorical and Contemporary Political DynamicsCulture, Economy, and Development Studies
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref