Transformation

Aims & Scope

Transformation is a peer-reviewed journal published quarterly on behalf of the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies.

It provides to scholars and practitioners an international forum for discussion on Mission Studies, particularly focusing on the Majority World.

Original papers in the following fields are welcome: Mission and Theology; Bible and Ethics; Religions and Culture; Faith Based Development.

The journal offers considered analysis and reflection on a range of issues affecting the world today, including economics, development, violence, family life and other ethical issues.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.1
2024	0.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.157

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	12

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23980

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	25

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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 Arts and Humanities, 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.

• COVID-19 Shows the Need to Make Church More Flexible

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Jerry

• Virtual Reality Church as a New Mission Frontier in the Metaverse: Exploring Theological Controversies and Missional Potential of Virtual Reality Church

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Guichun

• Faith-Based Organizations and Development: Prospects and Constraints

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Omobolaji Ololade

• Contemporary Prophetic and Deliverance Ministry Challenges in Africa

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Christian

• “Come, Holy Spirit – Renew the Whole Creation”

  Citation: 22

  Authors: C. René

• The Church Climate Action: Identifying the Barriers and the Bridges

  Citation: 20

  Authors: George C

• Early Muslim Interpretation of the Gospels

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Mark Ivor

• The situation in Malaysia

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Moses

• Christians and the blasphemy laws in Pakistan

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Kaleem

• Christian Relations with Muslims: Review of Selected Issues and Approaches

  Citation: 13

  Authors: David Emmanuel

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