Review of International Studies
Cambridge University Press · United Kingdom · Est. 1981
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Aims & Scope
Review of International Studies is a leading peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality research on all aspects of international relations and international history. It aims to foster debate and engage with contemporary issues in the field, while also contributing to theoretical and historical scholarship. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including foreign policy, security studies, international political economy, global governance, and the history of international relations. It welcomes submissions from scholars across the discipline, offering a platform for diverse perspectives and innovative research.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about Review of International Studies
Is Review of International Studies a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Review of International Studies: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 90/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Review of International Studies?
Review of International Studies is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 2.29.
Is Review of International Studies indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Review of International Studies is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Review of International Studies?
Review of International Studies is a leading peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality research on all aspects of international relations and international history. It aims to foster debate and engage with contemporary issues in the field, while also contributing to theoretical and historical scholarship. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including foreign policy, security studies, international political economy, global governance, and the history of international relations. It welcomes submissions from scholars across the discipline, offering a platform for diverse perspecti
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