Third World Quarterly Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0143-6597 eISSN 1360-2241 Taylor & Francis GB

Q3 Quartile

About Third World Quarterly
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Third World Quarterly (TWQ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Global Peace and Security Dynamics and Human auditory perception and evaluation, published by Taylor & Francis in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0143-6597 (e-ISSN 1360-2241). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.34 (Q3 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. OpenAlex records 4,589 works and 133,489 citations, with an h-index of 148.

Third World Quarterly Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Third World Quarterly has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.34, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Global Peace and Security Dynamics 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.

Third World Quarterly operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Third World Quarterly 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 Third World Quarterly against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Third World Quarterly
  • This journal covers Global Peace and Security Dynamics, Human auditory perception and evaluation, International Development and Aid. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Third World Quarterly Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-49%
Field avg: 2.65

Compared against 54 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0143-6597
ISSN (Online) 1360-2241
Publisher Taylor & Francis
Country United Kingdom
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Third World Quarterly is published by Taylor & Francis and based in United Kingdom.

In our subject taxonomy, Third World Quarterly is classified under Global Peace and Security Dynamics, Human auditory perception and evaluation, International Development and Aid and Peacebuilding and International Security.

Third World Quarterly 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 1.341.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Third World Quarterly

Third World Quarterly does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.341 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Third World Quarterly is not an open access journal.

Third World Quarterly is published by Taylor & Francis.

Third World Quarterly 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 Third World Quarterly is 0143-6597. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1360-2241.

Third World Quarterly sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.34, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
1.341
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 1.341 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: S64122990

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