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Academic Journal

Q1

South Atlantic Quarterly

Duke University Press

United StatesCultural Studies (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q2)ISSN-matched source record
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Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
58H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.409SJR (2025)
1904-1905, 1907, 1912-1913, 1919, 1926, 1941, 1959-1960, 1962-1964, 1970-1971, 1973, 1977-1981, 1984, 1986-1987, 1999, 2001-2025Coverage

About South Atlantic Quarterly

About South Atlantic Quarterly

South Atlantic Quarterly is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Duke University Press (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1904-1905, 1907, 1912-1913, 1919, 1926, 1941, 1959-1960, 1962-1964, 1970-1971, 1973, 1977-1981, 1984, 1986-1987, 1999, 2001-2025.

Key indicators: ISSN 1527-8026, 0038-2876; H-index 58.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

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

  • H-index (58): Strong citation impact — 58 articles cited at least 58 times each, reflecting solid influence.

Publishing in South Atlantic Quarterly

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 South Atlantic Quarterly?
1527-8026, 0038-2876.

Who publishes South Atlantic Quarterly?
Duke University Press.

What are South Atlantic Quarterly's metrics?
H-index 58.

Where do I submit to South Atlantic Quarterly?
Via the official website.

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

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0038-2876, 1527-8026
ISSN-L0038-2876
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationDuke 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 OpenAlex8,459
Citations recorded in OpenAlex38,072
OpenAlex H-index82
Years represented in OpenAlex1902–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

American Constitutional Law and Politics; Poetry Analysis and Criticism; American History and Culture; Race, History, and American Society; American Environmental and Regional History; Canadian Identity and History.

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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