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Journal of Homosexuality

United StatesEducation (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2)ISSN-matched source record
Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
101H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.857SJR (2025)
1974, 1976-2026Coverage

About Journal of Homosexuality

About Journal of Homosexuality

Journal of Homosexuality is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Routledge (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1974, 1976-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 1540-3602, 0091-8369; H-index 101.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

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

  • H-index (101): Exceptionally high — 101 articles have each been cited at least 101 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.

Publishing in Journal of Homosexuality

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.
  • Submission: Submit via the official journal website.

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 Homosexuality?
1540-3602, 0091-8369.

Who publishes Journal of Homosexuality?
Routledge.

What are Journal of Homosexuality's metrics?
H-index 101.

Where do I submit to Journal of Homosexuality?
Via the official website.

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

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0091-8369, 1540-3602
ISSN-L0091-8369
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationTaylor & Francis
Publisher country codeUS
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 OpenAlex3,904
Citations recorded in OpenAlex106,136
OpenAlex H-index133
Years represented in OpenAlex1957–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy; Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology; African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues; Reproductive Health and Technologies; Gender Roles and Identity Studies; Gender, Feminism, and Media.

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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