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Academic Journal

Q1

Journal of International Relations and Development

Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.

United KingdomDevelopment (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
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Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
49H-index (SCImago 2025)
1.278SJR (2025)
1998-2026Coverage

About Journal of International Relations and Development

About Journal of International Relations and Development

Journal of International Relations and Development is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1998-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 1408-6980, 1581-1980; H-index 49.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

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

  • H-index (49): 49 articles have each received at least 49 citations, indicating growing recognition.

Publishing in Journal of International Relations and Development

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 Journal of International Relations and Development?
1408-6980, 1581-1980.

Who publishes Journal of International Relations and Development?
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd..

What are Journal of International Relations and Development's metrics?
H-index 49.

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

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)1408-6980, 1581-1980
ISSN-L1408-6980
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationPalgrave Macmillan
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 OpenAlex748
Citations recorded in OpenAlex18,154
OpenAlex H-index62
Years represented in OpenAlex1999–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

International Relations and Foreign Policy; International Development and Aid; Peacebuilding and International Security; Global Peace and Security Dynamics; European Union Policy and Governance; Political Conflict and Governance.

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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