Nordic Journal of Migration Research is a general migration journal that gives priority to 'Nordic issues', but is open to submissions from other geographical contexts. About two thirds of authors are based in the Nordic region. The journal was created as a continuation of Norwegian and Finnish migration journals. The Nordic Journal of Migration Research has attracted submissions from leading migration researchers from other parts of the world.
How established is it?
Nordic Journal of Migration Research is 12 years old (launched in 2011) and is published by Helsinki University Press. The journal publishes about 40 articles per year (estimated by Google Scholar). It is included in 3 of the databases used for compiling the PRIO Guide to Migration Journals (DOAJ, Google Scholar Metrics, and Web of Science Core Collection).
How much are the articles cited?
The proportion of articles in Nordic Journal of Migration Research that are cited at least once within a few years of publication is much higher than average for journals included in the guide. The average number of citations to each article is unknown (because the journal is not covered by "Scimago).
What are the options for open access?
Nordic Journal of Migration Research is a diamond open-access journal, meaning that every article is free for all to read and authors are not required to pay any fee. The publication costs are instead covered by supporting institutions.
How long are the articles?
Nordic Journal of Migration Research invites articles of up to 8000 words. For more information about submissions and access to past articles, see the journal's web site.
