Sur
Sur - Rede Universitaria de Direitos Humanos · Brazil · Est. 2004
Aims & Scope
Sur International Journal on Human Rights aims to influence the global human rights agenda by producing, fostering and disseminating innovative research and ideas, primarily from the Global South, on human rights practice. The journal serves as a channel for sharing Global South perspectives on the world’s human rights agenda, debating the role of the Global South in shaping human rights discourse. It features contributions that discuss what Global South countries and human rights practitioners have done or can do to influence human rights practice worldwide. The readership is hybrid, composed of activists, academics, and policy-makers, referred to as “human rights practitioners.” The journal strikes a balance between in-depth analysis and content based on practice, reflecting its hybrid audience. It is available in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about Sur
Is Sur a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Sur: it is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 64/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Sur?
Sur is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.101.
Is Sur indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Sur is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of Sur?
Sur International Journal on Human Rights aims to influence the global human rights agenda by producing, fostering and disseminating innovative research and ideas, primarily from the Global South, on human rights practice. The journal serves as a channel for sharing Global South perspectives on the world’s human rights agenda, debating the role of the Global South in shaping human rights discourse. It features contributions that discuss what Global South countries and human rights practitioners have done or can do to influence human rights practice worldwide. The readership is hybrid, composed
How much does it cost to publish in Sur?
Sur is a Diamond open-access journal — there is no article processing charge (APC) to publish.
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