Iberoamerican Journal of Development Studies
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11 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Ibero-American Journal of Development Studies publishes high quality multidisciplinary research on development, understood as the social, economic, political, cultural and technological process of change. This kind of development has to provide more and fair equality of opportunities to everyone, and thus to enable the development of all its potentials. It has also to preserve for future generations the access and use of natural resources, environment and cultural heritage. Papers can have a theoretical, empirical, or public policy focus. They have to present the results of original research, with clear arguments, empirical evidence and a high quality writing style. The intended audience of the journal includes development academics, researchers and practitioners in a multidisciplinary scope. This scope includes Legal and Social Science, Health Science, Fundamental Science, Arts and Humanities, or Engineering and Architecture.
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DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
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Diamond Open Access: Authors publish completely free of charge with zero author-facing fees.
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisIberoamerican Journal of Development Studies (ISSN: 2254-2035) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, published by Universidad de Zaragoza in Spain. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.162 (Q2), an H-index of 11.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 24 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with Diamond Open Access (100% free of author APC charges). It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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