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Journal of South Asian Development

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

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

1.47

h-Index

2024-2025

 20

Rank

2024-2025

 15533

SJR

2024-2025

 0.336

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 South Asian Development
Abbreviation J. South Asian Dev.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope History (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Business and International Management (Q3); Development (Q3)
h-index 20
Overall Rank/Ranking 15533
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.336
Impact Score 1.47
Publisher Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd
Country India
ISSN 09731741, 09731733
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2006-2007, 2009-2025




Aim and Scope


The Journal of South Asian Development (JSAD) publishes original research papers and reviews of books relating to all facets of development in South Asia. Research papers are usually between 8000 and 12000 words in length and typically combine theory with empirical analysis of historical and contemporary issues and events. All papers are peer reviewed. While the JSAD is primarily a social science journal, it considers papers from other disciplines that deal with development issues. Geographically, the JSAD"s coverage is confined to the South Asian region, which includes India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives and Afghanistan.


About Journal of South Asian Development


Journal of South Asian Development is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to History (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Business and International Management (Q3); Development (Q3). It is published by Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of South Asian Development is 15533. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.336. 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 20. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of South Asian Development journal is 09731741, 09731733. 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 South Asian Development is cited by a total of 82 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of South Asian Development Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of South Asian Development is 1.47, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of South Asian Development IF is increased by a factor of 0.44 and approximate percentage change is 42.72% when compared to preceding year 2023, 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 South Asian Development Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of South Asian Development is 1.47. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


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


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.47
2023 1.03
2022 1.12
2021 0.45
2020 1.21
2019 0.69
2018 0.67
2017 0.67
2016 0.45
2015 0.30
2014 0.61

Journal of South Asian Development h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of South Asian Development has an h-index of 20. It means 20 articles of this journal have more than 20 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 South Asian Development ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of South Asian Development is 09731741, 09731733. 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 South Asian Development Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of South Asian Development is 15533. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.336. 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 South Asian Development by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.336
2023 0.231
2022 0.198
2021 0.247
2020 0.244
2019 0.302
2018 0.172
2017 0.329
2016 0.161
2015 0.151
2014 0.134

Ranking of Journal of South Asian Development by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 15533
2023 18434
2022 19294
2021 16533
2020 16981
2019 14309
2018 19645
2017 12530
2016 20323
2015 20937
2014 22308

Journal of South Asian Development Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of South Asian Development is published by Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd. It's publishing house is located in India. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2006-2007, 2009-2025. 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 South Asian Development is J. South Asian Dev.. This abbreviation ('J. South Asian Dev.') 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 South Asian Development


If your research field is/are related to History (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Business and International Management (Q3); Development (Q3), 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 South Asian Development?

Journal of South Asian Development latest impact IF is 1.47. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.47 (2024) and 0.30 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.79 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Journal of South Asian Development has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.336, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.336 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.134 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of South Asian Development over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.79.


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

The latest h-index of the Journal of South Asian Development is 20.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of South Asian Development?

The Journal of South Asian Development is published by the Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd, with its country of publication being the India.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of South Asian Development?

The Journal of South Asian Development is currently ranked 15533 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 12530 in 2017 and its lowest position of 22308 in 2014.


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

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of South Asian Development is J. South Asian Dev..


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

Journal of South Asian Development is classified as a journal that the Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd publishes.


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

The Journal of South Asian Development encompasses the following areas:

  • History
  • Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)
  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Business and International Management
  • Development

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


What's the ISSN of the Journal of South Asian Development?

The Journal of South Asian Development is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 09731741, 09731733.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of South Asian Development?

The best quartile for the Journal of South Asian Development is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of South Asian Development?

The Journal of South Asian Development coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2006-2007, 2009-2025.


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 South Asian Development

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.47
2023 1.03
2022 1.12
2021 0.45
2020 1.21
2019 0.69
2018 0.67
2017 0.67
2016 0.45
2015 0.30
2014 0.61



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