Migration Studies

metrics 2024

Fostering Dialogue on Global Mobility

Introduction

Migration Studies is a premier academic journal published by Oxford University Press, dedicated to advancing research in the fields of demography and geography, planning, and development. Established in 2017 and actively publishing through 2024, this journal is highly regarded, as reflected in its exceptional Q1 ranking in both the Demography and Geography, Planning, and Development categories for 2023. With its focus on the multifaceted aspects of migration, including social, economic, and geopolitical influences, it serves as an essential platform for scholars, professionals, and students to disseminate critical insights and foster interdisciplinary dialogue. Despite not being an open-access journal, Migration Studies ensures that its articles reach a wide audience through subscription services and institutional access, making significant contributions to the understanding and policy formulation surrounding migration issues. By maintaining high academic standards and a rigorous peer-review process, Migration Studies is poised to remain a leading voice in shaping research and discussion in the ever-evolving landscape of migration studies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.73
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.30
H-Index20
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.38
Influence1.03
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life4.80
Citing Half Life8.70
JCI1.10
Total Documents236
WOS Total Citations886
SCIMAGO Total Citations941
SCIMAGO SELF Citations30
Scopus Journal Rank0.73
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.59
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.73
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.72

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Demography in Social Sciences
Rank #23/139
Percentile 83.45
Quartile Q1
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #209/821
Percentile 74.54
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

DEMOGRAPHY
Rank 12/49
Percentile 76.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

DEMOGRAPHY
Rank 12/49
Percentile 75.51
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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