Studies in Social Justice publishes research on social justice issues, including systemic inequities, oppression, and marginalization. The journal addresses topics such as racial justice, gender, migration, prison expansion, and the impacts of colonialism. It also explores the challenges faced by marginalized communities, including immigrants, Black students, and individuals with mental health diagnoses, and examines the role of academic freedom and institutional practices in perpetuating or challenging injustice.
Centre for Studies in Social Justice, University of Windsor
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1911-4788 / 1911-4788
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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?
N/A
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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
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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Times cited
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Gender StudiesQ2
LawQ2
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Political Science
Scopus Categories
LawGender StudiesSociology and Political Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Migration, Refugees, and IntegrationEmployment and Welfare StudiesIndigenous Health, Education, and RightsSocial Policy and Reform StudiesLabor Movements and UnionsDisability Rights and RepresentationMigration and Labor DynamicsPosthumanist Ethics and ActivismParticipatory Visual Research MethodsCanadian Identity and History