International Migration Review Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0197-9183 eISSN 1747-7379 SAGE Publishing US

Q2 Quartile

About International Migration Review
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International Migration Review (IMR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diaspora, migration, transnational identity and Migration and Labor Dynamics, published by SAGE Publishing in US, catalogued under ISSN 0197-9183 (e-ISSN 1747-7379). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.58 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.

International Migration Review Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

International Migration Review has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.58, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Diaspora, migration, transnational identity research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

International Migration Review operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in International Migration Review should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare International Migration Review against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for International Migration Review
  • This journal covers Diaspora, migration, transnational identity, Migration and Labor Dynamics, Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How International Migration Review Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+15%
Field avg: 1.37

Compared against 8 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0197-9183
ISSN (Online) 1747-7379
Publisher SAGE Publishing
Country United States
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In-depth profile & metrics

International Migration Review is published by SAGE Publishing and based in United States.

In our subject taxonomy, International Migration Review is classified under Diaspora, migration, transnational identity, Migration and Labor Dynamics, Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy and Migration, Refugees, and Integration.

International Migration Review is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.576.

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Frequently Asked Questions about International Migration Review

International Migration Review does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.576 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, International Migration Review is not an open access journal.

International Migration Review is published by SAGE Publishing.

International Migration Review shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC A. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of International Migration Review is 0197-9183. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1747-7379.

International Migration Review sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.58, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
1.576
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.576 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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Last updated: May 11, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S90857023

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