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Journal of Colonialism and Colonial History

Johns Hopkins University Press · United States · Est. 2000

ISSN1532-5768

SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR

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Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total12

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.125

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SNIP

0.848

Total Works

1,235

Total Citations

3,072

2yr Mean Citedness

0.02

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Colonialism and Colonial History examines the multifaceted nature of colonial rule and its enduring legacies. Articles explore the formation of imperial identities, the imposition of penal systems, and the dynamics of violence during counterinsurgency campaigns. The journal also investigates gendered governance, the impact of colonial legislation on women's autonomy, and the role of satire and caricature in shaping colonial narratives. Furthermore, it analyzes the experiences of indentured laborers, the complexities of knowledge transfer and medical practices in colonial encounters, and corporate welfare programs aimed at indigenous populations.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary Language—

1st Year Published2000

Annual Volume~ 29 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications1,235

Publisher OrgJohns Hopkins University Press

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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?

Johns Hopkins University Press

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Does the journal have a website?

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Is the ISSN verified?

1532-5768

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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)?

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

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Plagiarism detection in place?

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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SJR Quartile by Discipline

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HistoryQ3

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

History

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Colonialism, slavery, and tradeAfrican history and culture studiesAustralian History and SocietyGlobal Maritime and Colonial HistoriesCaribbean history, culture, and politicsHistorical and Contemporary Political DynamicsLatin American history and cultureHistorical Studies and Socio-cultural AnalysisAnthropological Studies and InsightsPhilippine History and Culture