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Migration Studies

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

2.63

h-Index

2024-2025

 23

Rank

2024-2025

 4800

SJR

2024-2025

 1.004

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 Migration Studies
Abbreviation Migr. Stud.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Demography (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1)
h-index 23
Overall Rank/Ranking 4800
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.004
Impact Score 2.63
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 20495838, 20495846
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2017-2025




About Migration Studies


Migration Studies is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Demography (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Migration Studies is 4800. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.004. 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 23. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Migration Studies journal is 20495838, 20495846. 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. Migration Studies is cited by a total of 528 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Migration Studies Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Migration Studies is 2.63, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Migration Studies IF is increased by a factor of 0.04 and approximate percentage change is 1.54% 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

Migration Studies Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Migration Studies is 2.63. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Migration Studies. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.63
2023 2.59
2022 2.11
2021 2.00
2020 1.20
2019 1.10
2018 1.61
2017 0.00

Migration Studies h-index


  Table Setting

Migration Studies has an h-index of 23. It means 23 articles of this journal have more than 23 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.




Migration Studies ISSN


The ISSN of Migration Studies is 20495838, 20495846. 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

Migration Studies Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Migration Studies is 4800. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.004. 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 Migration Studies by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.004
2023 0.732
2022 0.531
2021 0.838
2020 0.918
2019 0.440
2018 0.345
2017

Ranking of Migration Studies by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4800
2023 7078
2022 9782
2021 5357
2020 4986
2019 10955
2018 12562
2017 34155

Migration Studies Publisher


Table Setting

Migration Studies is published by Oxford University Press. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2017-2025. 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 Migration Studies is Migr. Stud.. This abbreviation ('Migr. 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 Migration Studies


If your research field is/are related to Demography (Q1); Geography, Planning and 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 Migration Studies?

Migration Studies latest impact IF is 2.63. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.63 (2024) and 0.00 (2017), respectively, in the last 8 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.66 in the previous 8 years.


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

The Migration Studies has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.004, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 8 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.004 in 2024 and the lowest being in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Migration Studies over the previous 8-year period stands at 1.66.


What's the latest h-index of the Migration Studies?

The latest h-index of the Migration Studies is 23.


Who's the publisher of the Migration Studies?

The Migration Studies is published by the Oxford University Press, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Migration Studies?

The Migration Studies is currently ranked 4800 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 8 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 4800 in 2024 and its lowest position of 34155 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Migration Studies?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Migration Studies is Migr. Stud..


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

Migration Studies is classified as a journal that the Oxford University Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Migration Studies?

The Migration Studies encompasses the following areas:

  • Demography
  • Geography, Planning and Development

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


What's the ISSN of the Migration Studies?

The Migration Studies is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 20495838, 20495846.


What's the best quartile of the Migration Studies?

The best quartile for the Migration Studies is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Migration Studies?

The Migration Studies coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2017-2025.


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 Migration Studies

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.63
2023 2.59
2022 2.11
2021 2.00
2020 1.20
2019 1.10
2018 1.61
2017 0.00



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