What is the Impact Factor of Global Labour Journal?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Global Labour Journal is 1.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Global Labour Journal indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Global Labour Journal is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q3) and an H-index of N/A.

Who publishes Global Labour Journal and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Global Labour Journal is published by McMaster University Library Press. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

WoS ESCI Q3Diamond OA

Global Labour Journal

Identifier (ISSN):1918-6711(Print)

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Publisher:McMaster University Library Press

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.2↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS ESCIJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Global Labour Journal

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.2

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (Hirsch Index)

N/A

papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ3

Self-Citation Rate15.4%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessDiamond OA

16articles/year

0% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Global Labour Journal (ISSN: 1918-6711) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & LABOR, published by McMaster University Library Press in Canada. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Political ScienceEconomicsSociologyLawPoliticsHistoryGeographyPhilosophyPhysicsArchaeologyBusinessComputer ScienceQuantum MechanicsThermodynamicsEngineeringBiology

Primary Research Areas

Industrial Relations & Labor

Official Website NLM PubMed Catalog

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRESCI2026

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & LABOR

Rank30/54

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & LABOR

Rank35/54

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & LABOR	JCRESCI	30/54	Q3
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & LABOR	JCIESCI	35/54	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.2

Articles / Year13

Total Citations0

2025

IF1

Articles / Year22

Total Citations8

2024

IF1.3

Articles / Year24

Total Citations35

2023

IF2.4

Articles / Year34

Total Citations78

2022

IF—

Articles / Year35

Total Citations104

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.2	13	0
2025	1	22	8
2024	1.3	24	35
2023	2.4	34	78
2022	—	35	104
2021	—	37	189
2020	—	41	309
2019	—	32	184
2018	—	40	717
2017	—	29	201
2016	—	32	454
2015	—	33	215

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 15.4%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Management

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & LABOR

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 16 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Diamond OA model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.