The Journal of Development Studies Citation Rate 2026
0022-0388
eISSN 1743-9140
Taylor & Francis
GB
Q2 Quartile
About The Journal of Development Studies
The Journal of Development Studies (JDS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Agricultural risk and resilience and Income, Poverty, and Inequality, published by Taylor & Francis in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0022-0388 (e-ISSN 1743-9140). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.52 (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.
The Journal of Development Studies Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Journal of Development Studies has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.52, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Agricultural risk and resilience 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.
The Journal of Development Studies operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Journal of Development Studies 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 The Journal of Development Studies against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Journal of Development Studies
- This journal covers Agricultural risk and resilience, Income, Poverty, and Inequality, International Development and Aid. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0022-0388 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1743-9140 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Journal of Development Studies is published by Taylor & Francis and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, The Journal of Development Studies is classified under Agricultural risk and resilience, Income, Poverty, and Inequality, International Development and Aid and Microfinance and Financial Inclusion.
The Journal of Development Studies 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 1.522.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.522 | 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: S61808140
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