Academic Journal
Q1AlterNative
About AlterNative
AlterNative is a scholarly journal published by SAGE Publications Inc.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 0.433 and H-index of 35.
Coverage: 2014, 2016-2026. Research categories: Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights; Indigenous Studies and Ecology; Island Studies and Pacific Affairs; Anthropological Studies and Insights; Community Health and Development; Indigenous and Place-Based Education.
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Reported open-access list prices
3,650.00 USD; 2,676.00 GBP
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2026-09 · DOI: 10.1177/11771801261445640Reviews
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