Journal of Early Modern Studies (JEMS) is an open access peer-reviewed international journal that promotes interdisciplinary research and discussion on issues concerning all aspects of early modern European culture. It provides a platform for international scholarly debate through the publication of outstanding work over a wide disciplinary spectrum: literature, language, art, history, politics, sociology, religion and cultural studies. JEMS is open to a range of research perspectives and methodological orientations and encourages studies that develop understanding of the major problematic areas relating to the European Renaissance.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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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.
Literature and Literary TheoryQ3
Visual Arts and Performing ArtsQ3
Cultural StudiesQ4
HistoryQ4
Linguistics and LanguageQ4
Religious StudiesQ4
Sociology and Political ScienceQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Medieval & Renaissance Studies
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceHistoryCultural StudiesReligious StudiesLiterature and Literary TheoryVisual Arts and Performing ArtsLinguistics and Language
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Latin American history and cultureReformation and Early Modern ChristianityEarly Modern Women WritersColonialism, slavery, and tradeHispanic-African Historical RelationsLiterature: history, themes, analysisHistorical Economic and Social StudiesHistorical Studies on SpainPhilippine History and CultureHistory of Science and Medicine