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Journal of International Studies

UUM Press · Malaysia · Est. 2015

ISSN1823-691XeISSN2289-666X
SJR Q2WOS ESCIScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
78
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q266
✓ Corroboration (2 more)+12
Total78
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (ESCI) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q2. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
0.373
H-Indexi
12
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIPi
1.234
Total Worksi
258
Total Citationsi
882
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.67
Open Impact Factor alternative
Retractions
1
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope

About the Journal Journal of International Studies (JIS) - Scope and Call for Papers The Journal of International Studies (JIS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication that explores contemporary issues in International Relations and International Business . The journal emphasizes research that offers fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to understanding global interactions and dynamics across these interconnected fields. Purpose The Journal of International Studies aims to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities of international relations, business, and politics. By publishing research that bridges these domains, JIS seeks to contribute to the global scholarly conversation and support academics, practitioners, and policymakers navigating the interconnected global landscape. Submissions must exhibit a clear and explicit connection to international relations and international business, firmly situating their analysis within global frameworks and dynamics. Articles that primarily address domestic issues will only be considered if they provide robust analysis that links these issues to broader international contexts. For comparative studies, the focus must remain on how the analysis contributes to understanding international relations or international business, rather than being confined to domestic implications. Scope of the Journal JIS welcomes original, high-quality submissions that align with the following primary focus areas but not limited to: International Relations International Relations Theory International Political Economy Foreign Policy International Security and Terrorism International Law Diplomacy Global Governance Human Rights Migration Studies International Organizations Comparative Politics Global Environmental Politics Regional Organization Cybersecurity Global Food Security Maritime Studies Border Studies Conflict Resolution International Business International Business Strategy Globalization Studies Cross-Cultural Management I

General Information

Country / RegionMalaysia
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2015
FrequencyBiannually
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications258
OA Since2004
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Submission Info

APC CostMYR 900
Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate20%
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
UUM Press
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1823-691X / 2289-666X
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
MYR 900
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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
Citations received
11
54
2018
15
47
2019
116
410
2020
13
169
2021
11
22
2022
20
75
2023
23
27
2024
20
5
2025

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Political Science and International RelationsQ2
Business and International ManagementQ3
Strategy and ManagementQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

International Relations

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Asian Studies and HistoryGlobal Peace and Security DynamicsInternational Development and AidTerrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political ViolenceIslamic Finance and Banking StudiesPeacebuilding and International SecurityPolitics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle EastAsian Geopolitics and EthnographyGlobal trade and economicsMaritime Security and History

Frequently asked questions about Journal of International Studies

Is Journal of International Studies a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal of International Studies: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 78/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Journal of International Studies?

Journal 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 0.67.

Is Journal of International Studies indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal of International Studies is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Journal of International Studies?

About the Journal Journal of International Studies (JIS) - Scope and Call for Papers The Journal of International Studies (JIS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication that explores contemporary issues in International Relations and International Business . The journal emphasizes research that offers fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to understanding global interactions and dynamics across these interconnected fields. Purpose The Journal of International Studies aims to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities of international relations, business, and politics. By publi

What is the acceptance rate of Journal of International Studies?

Journal of International Studies lists a self-reported acceptance rate of approximately 20%. Journal-reported figures can be optimistic — treat it as a rough guide, not a guarantee.

How much does it cost to publish in Journal of International Studies?

Journal of International Studies charges an article processing charge (APC) of about MYR 900 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref