Journal profile · Economics, Econometrics and Finance-Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)
Research in Globalization
ISSN 2590-051X · Elsevier · United Kingdom
Research in Globalization: CAS Zone 2 · Economics (2026 Xinrui edition); impact factor 5.3 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 2,260; review about 144 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 64 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Research in Globalization is published by Elsevier and is classed under Economics in the CAS Journal Ranking. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Economic Growth and Development and Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth, together about 29.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Economics and Econometrics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Research in Globalization is a broad-scope, multi-disciplinary open access journal of critical social sciences that addresses global problems. An international, peer-reviewed journal, Research in Globalization seeks to explore all aspects of globalization - positive and negative - through analysis of the phenomenon in all its many aspects. The journal provides a wide-reaching platform for the exchange of ideas and information.The primary aims of the journal are to analyze and assess the effects of globalization on human populations globally, past and present. Papers from any of the social sciences will be considered as long as they are well-argued and contain material that deepens our understanding of globalization theoretically, conceptually, empirically and methodologically. The journal welcomes all types of papers from traditional 'full' research articles to short communications, opinion pieces, case studies, invited reviews and applications. Research in Globalization also offers the opportunity to publish special issues or sections to reflect current interest and research in topical or developing areas.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Economics, Econometrics and Finance-Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 3%); most named India 5, Canada 4, Australia 4, Netherlands 3, United States 2 (33 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Energy, Environment, Economic GrowthEconomics, Econometrics and Finance11.3%
- Economic Growth and DevelopmentComputer Science9.6%
- Fiscal Policy and Economic GrowthEconomics, Econometrics and Finance8.9%
- Global trade and economicsEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.8%
- COVID-19 Pandemic ImpactsEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.7%
- Market Dynamics and VolatilityEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.3%
- Microfinance and Financial InclusionEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4%
- International Development and AidSocial Sciences3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Economics Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Economics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Economics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Environmental Studies | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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 (publisher)
- 5.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 8.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.65LetPub ·
- h-index
- 39OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 174OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 7.06OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 63LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 389 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 61 | 61 | 50 |
| 2025 | 64 | 64 | 368 |
| 2024 | 76 | 76 | 1,001 |
| 2023 | 81 | 81 | 1,704 |
| 2022 | 30 | 30 | 686 |
| 2021 | 43 | 43 | 986 |
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
144 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 17 weeks
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 17 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 40 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 144 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 22 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 2,260 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,760 / EUR 1,650 / GBP 1,410 / JPY 218,290 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,160 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,830 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- APA
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted5
- case studiesCase studiesLength not stated
- full length articlesFull length articlesLength not stated
- opinion piecesOpinion piecesLength not stated
- review articlesReview articlesLength not stated
- short communicationsShort communicationsLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
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
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2590-051X
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Research in Globalization
What CAS zone is Research in Globalization in?
In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Economics. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Research in Globalization?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 5.3; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 8.7, h-index 39.
How long does peer review take at Research in Globalization?
The publisher reports about 144 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 17 weeks. 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 are the manuscript requirements of Research in Globalization?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: APA; Highlights: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Research in Globalization based?
Of the 33 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 3%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (5), Canada (4) and Australia (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Research in Globalization?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Research in Globalization is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Research in Globalization open access, and what is the APC?
Research in Globalization is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,260.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .