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WoS ESCI Q1Hybrid

JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES

Identifier (ISSN):1550-428X(Print)/1550-4298(Online)
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Publisher:Taylor & Francis
Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Not Indexed in Latest JCR
Clarivate Impact Factor (IF 2024)
N/A
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q1
WoS ESCIJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2024)

Clarivate IF trend for JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES

WoS Q1
12453.4202322024
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2024):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: ESCIQ1
Self-Citation Rate0%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
26articles/year
16% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of GLBT Family Studies is a much-needed resource on the working dynamics of the diverse family structures found in every corner of the world. This groundbreaking new journal addresses the vital issues facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals and their families. Edited by Dr. Jerry J. Bigner, who has provided expert witness testimony in legal cases and in the litigation involving same-sex marriages in Canada, the journal features interdisciplinary studies and scholarly essays on topics related to GLBT family life and functioning as well as relationships with other families.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Psychology95%Sociology80.3%Gender studies68.6%Psychoanalysis59.4%Social psychology52.1%Political science48.9%Law46.3%Developmental psychology42.5%Philosophy38.6%Lesbian34.4%Medicine28.8%Biology24.9%Art22.5%Computer science21.1%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

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Clarivate JCR

No WoS category details available for this journal.

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

14 year
2024Latest
IF2
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—
2023
IF3.4
Articles / Year—
Total Citations—
2021
IF—
Articles / Year16
Total Citations203
2020
IF—
Articles / Year24
Total Citations612
2019
IF—
Articles / Year35
Total Citations771

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

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Total citations steady growth
Self-citation: 0%

Citations per Document

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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)Sociology
Minor Category (Specific Field):
4区FAMILY STUDIES
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

JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES (ISSN: 1550-428X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of FAMILY STUDIES, published by Taylor & Francis in United States. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (ESCI) in quartile Q1.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 26 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

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Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Periodic
Indexing & Databases
ESCIScopusPubMed

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Database Updated: 2026-09-28