Contemporary Review of the Middle East

Aims & Scope

The Contemporary Review of the Middle East (CRME) is a quarterly journal that was launched in 2014 by the Middle East Institute (MEI), New Delhi.

It is a flagship publication of the MEI established virtually in October 2009 to promote research and informed debate on the regions in India.

Within a short span, the journal has been able to make a mark through credible and original research works.

CRME enjoys the endorsement of the established Middle Eastern scholars who have chosen to publish their original research in the journal.

The contents of the journal are as follows: Six-eight research articles Four-six book reviews Oral history segment Election Watch that assesses one of the recent elections in the region This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). • Special Issues devoted to specific themes or conference papers.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	21532

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	66

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.194

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	12

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.70

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Economics, Econometrics and Finance and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Migration Policy in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States: A Critical Analysis

  Citation: 24

  Authors: S. V., Mrutuyanjaya

• Exploring Takfir, Its Origins and Contemporary Use: The Case of Takfiri Approach in Daesh’s Media

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Jamileh

• Assessing the Astana Peace Process for Syria: Actors, Approaches, and Differences

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Sinem

• Saudi Arabia and the Iranian Nuclear Deal

  Citation: 18

  Authors: A. K.

• The Nexus between Economic Freedom and Islamic Bank Performance: Empirical Evidence from the MENA Banking Sectors

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Fadzlan

• Gendering ISIS and Mapping the Role of Women

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Debangana

• China–Pakistan Relationship: A Game-changer for the Middle East?

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Mordechai

• The Memory of the Civil War in Algeria: Lessons from the Past with Reference to the Algerian Hirak

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Faouzia

• The Significant Role of Oman in China’s Maritime Silk Road Initiative

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Mordechai

• Representations of Saudi Male’s Guardianship System and Women’s Freedom to Travel in Western Newspapers: A Critical Discourse Analysis

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Tariq, Abdulrahman

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