International Studies Perspectives

Aims & Scope

SP publishes three types of articles, all of which share the common requirement of focus and relevance to matters related to international relations/international studies: Pedagogy These articles present and analyze innovative teaching practices in the field of international studies in colleges and universities from around the world.

Pedagogy articles are open in scope/method but must include empirical evidence approaches to teaching/learning and/or learning outcomes and must be grounded in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Policy These articles address current or recent policy debates – broadly conceived – highlighting the degree to which these debates are or ought to be informed by existing scholarly literature and contemporary research.

Policy articles are non-normative, evidence-based, explanatory, analytical/evaluative, examinations of problems and policies with global and/or transnational focus.

Practice These articles offer insights into current trends in international studies in the academic and practitioner communities, including topics concerning the state of the discipline, methodological debates, publishing in international studies, the academic and nonacademic job market, professional development, and others.

The editors of ISP encourage submissions that bridge different academic disciplines, the academic and policymaking worlds, and the teacher-student gap globally conceived.

Submissions from traditionally underrepresented regions and perspectives are particularly welcomed.

Manuscripts of original research (maximum of 10,000 words, inclusive of all text, notes, tables/figures, references, and appendices) that lack a primary emphasis on pedagogy, policy analysis, and/or practice related to international studies are not suitable for ISP and should not be submitted for review.

The journal does not publish announcements or book reviews of any sort.

Articles that do not fit ISP’s mission will be rejected prior to review.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8426

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	134

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.677

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	56

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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 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.

• Gendered Citation Patterns in International Relations Journals

  Citation: 261

  Authors: Sara McLaughlin, Samantha, Holly

• Playing Games with International Relations

  Citation: 207

  Authors: Victor

• Passports, Mobility, and Security: How smart can the border be?

  Citation: 172

  Authors: Mark B.

• Migration Diplomacy in World Politics

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Fiona B, Gerasimos

• Building Knowledge? Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Global Problems Summit Simulation

  Citation: 118

  Authors: MATTHEW, JEFFREY S.

• Climate Change and Environmental Security: For Whom the Discourse Shifts

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Nicole, Michele M.

• Stop Telling Us How to Behave: Socialization or Infantilization?1

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Charlotte

• Constructing a Framework of Authoritarian Diffusion: Concepts, Dynamics, and Future Research

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Thomas

• Ending Wars and Building Peace: International Responses to War-Torn Societies

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Charles T., Elizabeth M.

• To Be a Diplomat

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Iver B.

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