International Journal of Intercultural Relations
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113 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
IJIR is dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of theory, practice, and research in intergroup relations. The contents encompass theoretical developments, field-based evaluations of training techniques, empirical discussions of cultural similarities and differences, and critical descriptions of new training approaches. Papers selected for publication in IJIR are judged to increase our understanding of intergroup tensions and harmony. Issue-oriented and cross-discipline discussion is encouraged. The highest priority is given to manuscripts that join theory, practice, and field research design. By theory, we mean conceptual schemes focused on the nature of cultural differences and similarities.
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PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
SOCIOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
SOCIOLOGY
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ImpaQ AnalysisInternational Journal of Intercultural Relations (ISSN: 0147-1767) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Multiple, published by Elsevier in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.879 (Q1), an H-index of 113.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 139 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,258 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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