Third World Quarterly
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
123 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Third World Quarterly ( TWQ ) is the leading journal of scholarship and policy in the field of international studies. For almost four decades it has set the agenda of the global debate on development discourses. As the most influential academic journal covering the emerging worlds, TWQ is at the forefront of analysis and commentary on fundamental issues of global concern. TWQ examines all the issues that affect the many Third Worlds and is not averse to publishing provocative and exploratory articles, especially if they have the merit of opening up emerging areas of research that have not been given sufficient attention. TWQ is a peer-reviewed journal that looks beyond strict "development studies", providing an alternative and over-arching reflective analysis of micro-economic and grassroot efforts of development practitioners and planners. It furnishes expert insight into crucial issues before they impinge upon global media attention. TWQ acts as an almanac linking the academic terrains of the various contemporary area studies - African, Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern - in an interdisciplinary manner with the publication of informative, innovative and investigative articles. Contributions are rigorously assessed by regional experts.
Special Issues
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DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisThird World Quarterly (ISSN: 0143-6597) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, published by Taylor & Francis in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.40, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.806 (Q1), an H-index of 123.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 166 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,183 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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