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Journal of Development Studies

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

3.35

h-Index

2022-2023

 100

Rank

2022-2023

 3178

SJR

2022-2023

 1.179

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Journal of Development Studies
Abbreviation J. Dev. Stud.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Development (Q1)
h-index 100
Overall Rank/Ranking 3178
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.179
Impact Score 3.35
Publisher Routledge
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 00220388, 17439140
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1964-2022




Aim and Scope


The Journal of Development Studies was the first and is one of the best known international journals in the area of development studies. Since its foundation in 1964, it has published many seminal articles on development and opened up many new areas of debate. We invite articles from across academic disciplines, but priority is given to papers which are:

interdisciplinary
provide critical tests, based on empirical work, of alternative theories, perspectives or schools of thought
relevant to important issues in development economics, politics and policy.


About Journal of Development Studies


Journal of Development Studies is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Development (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Development Studies is 3178. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.179. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 100. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of Development Studies journal is 00220388, 17439140. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Journal of Development Studies is cited by a total of 1250 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Journal of Development Studies Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Journal of Development Studies is 3.35, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Journal of Development Studies IF is increased by a factor of 0.84 and approximate percentage change is 33.47% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Journal of Development Studies Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Journal of Development Studies is 3.35. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Development Studies. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 3.35
2021 2.51
2020 1.80
2019 1.76
2018 1.64
2017 1.73
2016 1.44
2015 1.40
2014 1.45

Journal of Development Studies h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Development Studies has an h-index of 100. It means 100 articles of this journal have more than 100 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Journal of Development Studies ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Development Studies is 00220388, 17439140. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Journal of Development Studies Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Development Studies is 3178. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.179. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Journal of Development Studies by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.179
2021 0.946
2020 0.960
2019 0.916
2018 0.999
2017 0.926
2016 0.961
2015 0.821
2014 0.848

Ranking of Journal of Development Studies by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 3178
2021 4440
2020 4641
2019 4911
2018 4361
2017 4853
2016 4670
2015 5729
2014 5351

Journal of Development Studies Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Development Studies is published by Routledge. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1964-2022. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of Development Studies is J. Dev. Stud.. This abbreviation ('J. Dev. Stud.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Journal of Development Studies


If your research field is/are related to Development (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Journal of Development Studies?

Journal of Development Studies latest impact IF is 3.35. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.35 (2022) and 1.40 (2015), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.9 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Development Studies?

The Journal of Development Studies has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.179, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.179 in 2022 and the lowest being 0.821 in 2015. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Development Studies over the previous 9-year period stands at 1.9.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Development Studies?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Development Studies is 100.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Development Studies?

The Journal of Development Studies is published by the Routledge, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Development Studies?

The Journal of Development Studies is currently ranked 3178 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 3178 in 2022 and its lowest position of 5729 in 2015.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Development Studies?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Development Studies is J. Dev. Stud..


Is the "Journal of Development Studies" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Development Studies is classified as a journal that the Routledge publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Development Studies?

The Journal of Development Studies encompasses the following areas:

  • Development

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Development Studies?

The Journal of Development Studies is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 00220388, 17439140.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Development Studies?

The best quartile for the Journal of Development Studies is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Development Studies?

The Journal of Development Studies coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1964-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of Development Studies

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 3.35
2021 2.51
2020 1.80
2019 1.76
2018 1.64
2017 1.73
2016 1.44
2015 1.40
2014 1.45



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