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Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies

Florida Gulf Coast University · United States · Est. 2011

ISSN2149-1291

SJR Q1✓ Scopus / SJR

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Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total25

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.352

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SNIP

0.928

Total Works

491

Total Citations

5,056

2yr Mean Citedness

2.16

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies explores the complexities of identity, migration, and cultural interaction across diverse global contexts. It examines how individuals and communities navigate issues of belonging, marginalization, and social cohesion in multicultural societies, often through the lens of postcolonialism, decolonialism, and intersectionality. The journal also investigates the role of language, education, and policy in shaping ethnic and cultural experiences, as well as the impact of historical events and societal structures on group relations.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary Language—

1st Year Published2011

Annual Volume~ 61 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications491

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Florida Gulf Coast University

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2149-1291

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

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Plagiarism detection in place?

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Publication & Citation Trend

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SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Cultural StudiesQ1

Sociology and Political ScienceQ2

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Sociology and Political ScienceCultural Studies

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Global Education and MulticulturalismMultilingual Education and PolicyRacial and Ethnic Identity ResearchInternational Student and Expatriate ChallengesMigration, Health and TraumaReligious Education and SchoolsMigration, Refugees, and IntegrationMigration and Labor DynamicsCritical Race Theory in EducationTurkey's Politics and Society