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Journal of Gender Studies

Routledge

United KingdomArts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
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Q1Ranking
1.9Impact Factor (2025)
60H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.807SJR (2025)
1991-2026Coverage

About Journal of Gender Studies

About Journal of Gender Studies

Journal of Gender Studies is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Routledge (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1991-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 1465-3869, 0958-9236; H-index 60; Impact Factor 1.9.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (60): Strong citation impact — 60 articles cited at least 60 times each, reflecting solid influence.
  • Impact Factor (1.9): Average citations per recent article. Interpret alongside field-specific citation norms.

Publishing in Journal of Gender Studies

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • 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 Journal of Gender Studies?
1465-3869, 0958-9236.

Who publishes Journal of Gender Studies?
Routledge.

What are Journal of Gender Studies's metrics?
Impact Factor 1.9; H-index 60.

Is Journal of Gender Studies peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Verified field sources

  • Journal Impact Factor: 1.9 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.
  • Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0958-9236, 1465-3869
ISSN-L0958-9236
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationRoutledge
Publisher country codeGB
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex2,316
Citations recorded in OpenAlex28,728
OpenAlex H-index74
Years represented in OpenAlex1991–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Gender, Feminism, and Media; Gender Roles and Identity Studies; Gender Politics and Representation; Historical Gender and Feminism Studies; LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy; Gender Diversity and Inequality.

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.

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