Journal of International Relations and Development

metrics 2024

Bridging Theory and Practice in Development Studies

Introduction

Journal of International Relations and Development, published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd, serves as a leading platform for scholarly discourse in the realms of international relations and development studies. With an impressive impact factor reflected in its Q1 categorization across Development, Geography, Planning and Development, and Political Science, this journal is integral to advancing theoretical and empirical research in these fields. Operating under the ISSN 1408-6980 and E-ISSN 1581-1980, the journal has evolved significantly since its inception in 1998 and will continue to provide cutting-edge insights until at least 2024. The journal's solid ranking within Scopus—with a notable percentile standing in both Political Science and Development—underlines its importance to researchers, professionals, and students dedicated to understanding complex global issues. Although it currently does not offer open access options, its rigorous peer-review process ensures high academic standards, making it a vital resource for those at the forefront of international relations and development studies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.69
Journal Impact Factor2.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.20
H-Index41
Journal IF Without Self2.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.41
Influence1.05
Immediacy Index1.00
Cited Half Life5.10
Citing Half Life7.10
JCI0.92
Total Documents655
WOS Total Citations838
SCIMAGO Total Citations2203
SCIMAGO SELF Citations174
Scopus Journal Rank0.69
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.04
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.10
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.33

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #119/706
Percentile 83.14
Quartile Q1
Development in Social Sciences
Rank #89/306
Percentile 70.92
Quartile Q2
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #257/821
Percentile 68.70
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 31/165
Percentile 81.50
Quartile Q1
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 75/317
Percentile 76.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Rank 62/165
Percentile 62.42
Quartile Q2
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 110/317
Percentile 65.30
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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