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Journal of Canadian Studies

University of Toronto Press · Canada · Est. 1966

ISSN1911-0251

SJR Q1✓ WOS A&HCI✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total25

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

0.243

H-Index

SNIP

0.417

Total Works

2,347

Total Citations

9,669

2yr Mean Citedness

0.20

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal explores Canadian politics, culture, and society, with a particular focus on issues of identity, governance, and social justice. Recent articles examine the complexities of multiculturalism and immigration, Indigenous-settler relations and decolonization efforts, and the role of public institutions in shaping national narratives. The journal also addresses themes of democratic processes, populism, and the influence of media, as well as examining historical and contemporary debates surrounding social welfare, environmental policy, and cultural representation.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionCanada

Primary Language—

1st Year Published1966

Annual Volume~ 22 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications2,347

Publisher OrgUniversity of Toronto Press

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

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4/12 · 33%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

University of Toronto Press

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Does the journal have a website?

No URL

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Is the ISSN verified?

1911-0251

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

N/A

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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2019

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2025

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

Cultural StudiesQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Humanities, Multidisciplinary

Scopus Categories

HistoryCultural Studies

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Canadian Identity and HistoryShort Stories in Global LiteratureCanadian Policy and GovernanceIndigenous Health, Education, and RightsIndigenous Studies and EcologyHistorical Studies and Socio-cultural AnalysisAustralian History and SocietyPolitical Systems and GovernanceSocial Sciences and GovernanceAmerican Constitutional Law and Politics