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Journal of International Studies

Centre of Sociological Research · Poland · Est. 2008

ISSN2071-8330
SJR Q2Scopus / SJR
18
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q2+18
Total18
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.417
H-Index
46
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.813
Total Works
944
Total Citations
11,462
2yr Mean Citedness
3.15
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Retractions
1
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope

The journal is dedicated to advancing the socio-economic analyses of societies, institutions, organisations, groups, networks and their interactions. Looking back on 2014 we see the growing of interest in JIS. Taking this possibility, we would like to say thank you to all our contributors, researchers and readers. At the present moment, we see the necessity to update our strategies and mission for forthcoming years in order to comply with your needs and expectations.First of all, we became the part of open access process and all materials are available online. Secondly, from 2017 JIS became a quarterly publication. In respect of the above the broad topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following areas of research: Current global developments; Economic theory and international economics; The theory of international relations; Forecasting and the analysis of world economy dynamics and socio-political developments; Developments in international financial markets; The theory of social and political processes; International politics; Economic and socio-political developments in the United States, Europe and third world countries; Economic, social and political problems associated with the transition period in CE Europe and former SU Ukraine.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionPoland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2008
Frequencyquarterly
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications944
Publisher OrgCentre of Sociological Research, Ternopil, Ukraine
OA Since2011
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Submission Info

APC Cost$650Below median
Peer Reviewdouble blind
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Centre of Sociological Research
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2071-8330
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
double blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
$650
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
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.

Political Science and International RelationsQ2
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q2
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2
Business and International ManagementQ3
Economics and EconometricsQ3

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Sociology and Political ScienceSocial Sciences (miscellaneous)Economics and EconometricsBusiness and International ManagementPolitical Science and International Relations

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Global Trade and CompetitivenessEconomic Growth and ProductivityBusiness and Economic DevelopmentGlobal trade and economicsFiscal Policy and Economic GrowthEconomic Issues in UkraineRegional Development and PolicyMonetary Policy and Economic ImpactCorporate Finance and GovernanceGlobal Financial Crisis and Policies
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref