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Journal of Global Security Studies

Oxford University Press · United States · Est. 2016

ISSN2057-3189
SJR Q1WOS ESCIScopus / SJR
35
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q1+25
Total35
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
1.062
H-Index
40
SNIP
1.308
Total Works
454
Total Citations
6,566
2yr Mean Citedness
1.89
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Retractions
1
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The journal focuses on the study of peace and conflict, examining concepts such as structural, cultural, and direct violence, and exploring the dynamics of inequality, including horizontal inequalities, in relation to conflict. It also investigates the effectiveness of various security interventions, including peacekeeping operations, security sector reform, and economic sanctions, as well as the role of diplomacy and international organizations in conflict resolution. The journal further analyzes the impact of political leadership, populism, and social identity on conflict and violence, and explores contemporary security challenges like cyber operations, nuclear threats, and terrorism.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2016
Annual Volume~ 36 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications454
Publisher OrgOxford University 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

5/12 · 42%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Oxford University Press
Does the journal have a website?
No URL
Is the ISSN verified?
2057-3189
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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.

Political Science and International RelationsQ1
Safety ResearchQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

International Relations

Scopus Categories

Safety ResearchPolitical Science and International Relations

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Political Conflict and GovernanceInternational Relations and Foreign PolicyPeacebuilding and International SecurityTerrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political ViolenceGlobal Peace and Security DynamicsGlobal Security and Public HealthGender, Security, and ConflictInternational Development and AidEconomic Sanctions and International RelationsPolitics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle East
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref