Journal profile · Multiple
Journal of European Integration
ISSN 0703-6337 · eISSN 1477-2280 · Taylor & Francis
Journal of European Integration: CAS Zone 1 · Sociology (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 3.25; JCR Q1 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 75 days (first decision after review, publisher); acceptance rate 29% (journal website); 73 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of European Integration is published by Taylor & Francis and is in Zone 1 of Sociology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are European Union Policy and Governance, Social Policy and Reform Studies and Political Influence and Corporate Strategies, together about 47% of its articles. Its main subfields are Political Science and International Relations. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of European Integration publishes scholarly work on all aspects of the European integration process. We welcome submissions from a variety of disciplinary or multidisciplinary perspectives, ranging from political science and political economy to public administration, law, history, sociology and cultural studies. However, the primary emphasis is on the discussion of European integration in the fields of political science and international relations. We understand European integration broadly, as pan-European process rather than merely the European Union, though the majority of our contributions might be devoted to the latter. We also publish comparative studies of federalism, regional integration and other forms of multilateral cooperation, as well as articles dealing with the European Union’s external relations and its global role, be it concerning economic, diplomatic or security relations. Please note that we cannot accept papers based on mathematical economics or econometrics, and we discourage articles providing descriptive case studies of single countries or regions. The main purpose of the Journal of European Integration is to serve a broad readership which implies that articles should be of a wider relevance rather than a of a highly technical or narrow nature. The emphasis should be on scholarly work and should provide, in particular, analysis rather than description or assertion. Given our readership, authors are encouraged to write in a clear and accessible style. Contributions are published in English - please ensure that, if necessary, your contributions are language-checked before publication. Peer Review: All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two referees.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United Kingdom 1, Italy 1, Canada 1 (3 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- European Union Policy and GovernanceSocial Sciences33.7%
- Social Policy and Reform StudiesSocial Sciences7%
- Political Influence and Corporate StrategiesBusiness, Management and Accounting6.2%
- European and International Law StudiesSocial Sciences5.8%
- International Relations and Foreign PolicySocial Sciences4.7%
- Political Systems and GovernanceSocial Sciences4.1%
- Global Financial Regulation and CrisesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance3.4%
- International Development and AidSocial Sciences3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Sociology Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | International Relations | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Political Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Sociology Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | International Relations | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Political Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Sociology Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | International Relations | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Political Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
JCR / CiteScore quartiles on the journal's website
- JCR Q1 · best quartile · 2025
- CiteScore Q1 · 2025
Publisher-reported: JCR figures are Clarivate's and CiteScore figures Scopus's to confirm; both are a different system from the CAS zones.Publisher website
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 3.25LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 3.3Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 3.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 6.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.5LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 1.5Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.06LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 2.06Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 78OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 781OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.17OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 12.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 44.09%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 72LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 433,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,717 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 64 | 49 | 83 |
| 2025 | 73 | 54 | 380 |
| 2024 | 81 | 58 | 664 |
| 2023 | 72 | 49 | 1,127 |
| 2022 | 56 | 37 | 830 |
| 2021 | 48 | 34 | 991 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
75 daysfirst decision after review
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 29%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 38 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 75 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 12 daysPublisher website ·
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted1
- research articleResearch Article | Published online: 7 Sep 2026Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Peer review
- Open access Open access
Journal of European Integration is a hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Why choose open access? Increase the discoverabi…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Peer review: initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two referees. Model summary
All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two referees.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- ISSN
- 0703-6337
- Electronic ISSN
- 1477-2280
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 48, Issue 6 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of European Integration
What CAS zone is Journal of European Integration in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of European Integration is in Zone 1 of Sociology, and in Zone 2 of the minor category International Relations / Political Science; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of European Integration?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.25; CiteScore 6.7, h-index 78.
How long does peer review take at Journal of European Integration?
The publisher reports about 75 days (first decision after review); the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 29%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What JCR quartile is Journal of European Integration in?
The journal's website gives JCR Q1 (best quartile). JCR quartiles are Clarivate's to confirm and a different system from the CAS zones; in the CAS ranking the journal is in Zone 1 of Sociology.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of European Integration based?
Of the 3 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (1), Italy (1) and Canada (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of European Integration?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of European Integration is indexed in SSCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of European Integration open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of European Integration is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .