
Academic Journal
Q1Critical Military Studies
About Critical Military Studies
About Critical Military Studies
Critical Military Studies is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 209 (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2015-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 2333-7486, 2333-7494; H-index 27.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (27): 27 articles have each received at least 27 citations, indicating growing recognition.
Publishing in Critical Military Studies
When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Critical Military Studies?
2333-7486, 2333-7494.
Who publishes Critical Military Studies?
209.
What are Critical Military Studies's metrics?
H-index 27.
Is Critical Military Studies peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Gender, Security, and Conflict; Military History and Strategy; Global Security and Public Health; Peacebuilding and International Security; Historical Gender and Feminism Studies; World Wars: History, Literature, and Impact.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
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Karen Sonnelitter
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Andrew H. Bellisari
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Matthew C. Benwell, Anna Liddle
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L. Kvarnlöf, E. Montelius
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Sofie van der Maarel, Eric-Hans Kramer, Tine Molendijk
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J. Marshall Beier
2026-05-22 · DOI: 10.1080/23337486.2026.2678618Cemeteries as method: unearthing a “history from below” through Gurkha graves in Malay(si)a
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2026-05-18 · DOI: 10.1080/23337486.2026.2676904Reviews
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