The Journal of the Indian Ocean Region publishes social science and policy research about human, environmental, economic, and security issues relevant to the Indian Ocean Region. It focuses on a multidisciplinary exploration of the Indian Ocean and its surrounding regions, addressing geopolitical, environmental, and socio-economic dynamics, maritime issues, regional cooperation, and sustainable development.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Political Science and International RelationsQ2
Management, Monitoring, Policy and LawQ3
OceanographyQ3
Sociology and Political ScienceQ3
Water Science and TechnologyQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Area Studies
Scopus Categories
OceanographyWater Science and TechnologySociology and Political ScienceManagement, Monitoring, Policy and LawPolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Maritime Security and HistoryInternational Maritime Law IssuesInternational Relations and Foreign PolicyGlobal Maritime and Colonial HistoriesCoastal and Marine ManagementIsland Studies and Pacific AffairsInternational Development and AidGlobal trade and economicsCoral and Marine Ecosystems StudiesClimate Change, Adaptation, Migration