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International Journal on Minority and Group Rights

Brill Academic Publishers · Netherlands · Est. 1993

ISSN1571-8115
SJR Q2WOS ESCIScopus / SJR
28
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q2+18
Total28
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View on Clarivate Master Journal List ↗
SJR Score
0.27
H-Index
33
SNIP
0.569
Total Works
1,086
Total Citations
5,903
2yr Mean Citedness
0.39
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Retractions
1
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal examines the rights and experiences of minority and indigenous groups across various global contexts. It analyzes legal frameworks, political engagement, and social dynamics related to minority protection, religious diversity, and cultural identity. The articles explore challenges faced by these groups, including discrimination, marginalization, and the impact of state policies and international law.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionNetherlands
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1993
Annual Volume~ 52 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,086
Publisher OrgBrill

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

5/12 · 42%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Brill Academic Publishers
Does the journal have a website?
No URL
Is the ISSN verified?
1571-8115
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 RelationsQ2
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Law

Scopus Categories

Geography, Planning and DevelopmentPolitical Science and International Relations

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

European and International Law StudiesMinority Rights and LanguagesHuman Rights and DevelopmentInternational Law and Human RightsPost-Soviet Geopolitical DynamicsAsian Geopolitics and EthnographyEuropean Union Policy and GovernanceGlobal Peace and Security DynamicsAfrican history and culture analysisIndigenous Peoples' Rights and Law
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref