ERLACS – European Review of Latin American and Caribbean Studies is an Open Access, scientific journal. It publishes peer-reviewed articles in English and Spanish. Contributions reflect substantial empirical research and/or are theoretically innovative concerning major debates within social science research (understood in the broadest sense, including history and economics) on Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition to research articles, ERLACS includes Special Collections, 'Explorations' (a section in which new themes are presented and new debates are stimulated), review essays, book reviews, and film reviews. Articles are published online soon after they have been accepted.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
16
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
General Information
Country / RegionNetherlands
Primary LanguageEnglish, Spanish
1st Year Published1965
Frequencybimonthly
StatusActive
Total Publications568
Publisher OrgUtrecht University Library Open Access Journals (Publishing Services)
Centre for Latin American Research and Documentation/Centro de Estudios y Documentacion Latinoamericanos (CEDLA)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1879-4750
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
LOCKSS, CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
No
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English, Spanish
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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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.
HistoryQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceHistory
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Politics and Society in Latin AmericaInternational Relations in Latin AmericaLatin American socio-political dynamicsPolitical and Social Dynamics in Chile and Latin AmericaPublic Policy and GovernanceLatin American Urban StudiesCuban History and SocietyLatin American Cultural PoliticsHistory and Politics in Latin AmericaCrime, Illicit Activities, and Governance