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Academic Journal

Q2

Meridians

Duke University Press

United StatesAnthropology (Q2); Gender Studies (Q3); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q3)ISSN-matched source record
Q2Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
8H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.211SJR (2025)
2019-2025Coverage

About Meridians

About Meridians

Meridians is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Duke University Press (United States). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 2019-2025.

Key indicators: ISSN 1547-8424, 1536-6936; H-index 8.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

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

  • H-index (8): 8 articles have each received at least 8 citations, indicating growing recognition.

Publishing in Meridians

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 Q2. 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 Meridians?
1547-8424, 1536-6936.

Who publishes Meridians?
Duke University Press.

What are Meridians's metrics?
H-index 8.

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

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)1536-6936, 1547-8424
ISSN-L1536-6936
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationIndiana University Press
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 OpenAlex1,011
Citations recorded in OpenAlex7,959
OpenAlex H-index41
Years represented in OpenAlex2000–2025 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Latin American and Latino Studies; Race, History, and American Society; Caribbean history, culture, and politics; Postcolonial and Cultural Literary Studies; Gender, Feminism, and Media; Music History and Culture.

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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