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International Theory

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

2.18

h-Index

2024-2025

 43

Rank

2024-2025

 6146

SJR

2024-2025

 0.856

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 International Theory
Abbreviation Int. Theory
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Law (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1)
h-index 43
Overall Rank/Ranking 6146
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.856
Impact Score 2.18
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 17529727, 17529719
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2009-2025




About International Theory


International Theory is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Law (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of International Theory is 6146. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.856. 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 43. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of International Theory journal is 17529727, 17529719. 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. International Theory is cited by a total of 179 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


International Theory Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of International Theory is 2.18, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. International Theory IF is increased by a factor of 0.37 and approximate percentage change is 20.44% 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

International Theory Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of International Theory is 2.18. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of International Theory. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.18
2023 1.81
2022 2.39
2021 2.97
2020 2.26
2019 2.10
2018 2.28
2017 1.97
2016 2.38
2015 1.67
2014 1.61

International Theory h-index


  Table Setting

International Theory has an h-index of 43. It means 43 articles of this journal have more than 43 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.




International Theory ISSN


The ISSN of International Theory is 17529727, 17529719. 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

International Theory Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of International Theory is 6146. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.856. 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 International Theory by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.856
2023 1.342
2022 1.133
2021 1.238
2020 1.035
2019 0.970
2018 1.216
2017 2.293
2016 1.582
2015 1.440
2014 0.846

Ranking of International Theory by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6146
2023 2700
2022 3409
2021 2898
2020 4172
2019 4525
2018 3255
2017 1080
2016 2157
2015 2572
2014 5364

International Theory Publisher


Table Setting

International Theory is published by Cambridge University Press. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 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 International Theory is Int. Theory. This abbreviation ('Int. Theory') 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 International Theory


If your research field is/are related to Law (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (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 International Theory?

International Theory latest impact IF is 2.18. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.97 (2021) and 1.61 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.15 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the International Theory?

The International Theory has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.856, 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 2.293 in 2017 and the lowest being 0.846 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the International Theory over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.15.


What's the latest h-index of the International Theory?

The latest h-index of the International Theory is 43.


Who's the publisher of the International Theory?

The International Theory is published by the Cambridge University Press, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the International Theory?

The International Theory is currently ranked 6146 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 1080 in 2017 and its lowest position of 6146 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the International Theory?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the International Theory is Int. Theory.


Is the "International Theory" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

International Theory is classified as a journal that the Cambridge University Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the International Theory?

The International Theory encompasses the following areas:

  • Law
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science and International Relations

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


What's the ISSN of the International Theory?

The International Theory is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 17529727, 17529719.


What's the best quartile of the International Theory?

The best quartile for the International Theory is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the International Theory?

The International Theory coverage history can be summarized as follows: 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 International Theory

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.18
2023 1.81
2022 2.39
2021 2.97
2020 2.26
2019 2.10
2018 2.28
2017 1.97
2016 2.38
2015 1.67
2014 1.61



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