International Migration Review Journal Citation Rate 2026
0197-9183
eISSN 1747-7379
SAGE Publishing
US
Q2 Quartile
About International Migration Review
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.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0197-9183 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1747-7379 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation 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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