Women s Studies International Forum Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0277-5395 eISSN 1879-243X Elsevier BV GB

Q2 Quartile

About Women s Studies International Forum
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Women s Studies International Forum (WSSIF) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Gender Politics and Representation, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0277-5395 (e-ISSN 1879-243X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.61 (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 (APC ~$3040 USD). OpenAlex records 4,732 works and 102,493 citations, with an h-index of 124.

Women s Studies International Forum Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Women s Studies International Forum has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.61, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies 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.

Women s Studies International Forum operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Women s Studies International Forum 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 Women s Studies International Forum against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Women s Studies International Forum
  • Budget $3040 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Gender Politics and Representation, Gender, Feminism, and Media. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Women s Studies … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-58%
Field avg: 3.8
APC vs Field Avg
-11%
Field avg: $3426

Compared against 107 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0277-5395
ISSN (Online) 1879-243X
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3040 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Women s Studies International Forum is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3040.

In our subject taxonomy, Women s Studies International Forum is classified under Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Gender Politics and Representation, Gender, Feminism, and Media and Gender, Security, and Conflict.

Women s Studies International Forum is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.607.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Women s Studies International Forum

Women s Studies International Forum does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.607 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Women s Studies International Forum is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Women s Studies International Forum is $3040 USD.

Women s Studies International Forum is published by Elsevier BV.

Women s Studies International Forum shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. 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 Women s Studies International Forum is 0277-5395. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1879-243X.

Women s Studies International Forum sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.61, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.607
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.607 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: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S18053921

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