This journal explores the multifaceted nature of identity, ancestry, and cultural heritage across diverse global contexts. It examines how historical legacies, particularly colonialism and migration, shape contemporary social, religious, and gendered experiences. The journal also investigates the transmission of cultural knowledge, belief systems, and social structures through practices like naming, ritual, and family traditions.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2313-5778 / 2313-5778
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
Swiss National Library, CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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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.
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)Q4
GeneticsQ4
Genetics (clinical)Q4
Molecular MedicineQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Ethnic StudiesFamily StudiesSociology
Scopus Categories
GeneticsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)Genetics (clinical)Molecular Medicine
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Indigenous Health, Education, and RightsMigration, Refugees, and IntegrationMigration and Labor DynamicsChild Welfare and AdoptionRacial and Ethnic Identity ResearchAnthropological Studies and InsightsCritical Race Theory in EducationMigration, Ethnicity, and EconomyDiaspora, migration, transnational identityRace, History, and American Society