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Journal of Orthodox Christian Studies

Johns Hopkins University Press · United States · Est. 2018

ISSN2574-4968

SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total12

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.108

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Total Works

223

Total Citations

100

2yr Mean Citedness

0.02

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Orthodox Christian Studies explores the theological, historical, and liturgical dimensions of Orthodox Christianity. It examines the veneration of icons, monastic life and its relationship with time, and the canonical status of churches. The journal also analyzes the historical development of theological discourse and liturgical practices within Orthodox traditions.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary Language—

1st Year Published2018

Annual Volume~ 26 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications223

Publisher OrgThe Orthodox Christian Studies Center

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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?

Johns Hopkins University Press

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2574-4968

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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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?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2018

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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.

HistoryQ3

Religious StudiesQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

HistoryReligious Studies

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Byzantine Studies and HistoryReligion and Society InteractionsBiblical Studies and InterpretationArchaeology and Historical StudiesHistorical and Linguistic StudiesHistorical and Religious Studies of RomeReligious Studies and Spiritual PracticesReligious Tourism and SpacesAmerican Constitutional Law and PoliticsTheology and Canon Law Studies