World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Comparative Migration Studies
H-index 13

Comparative Migration Studies

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Political Science 127 13 19 9
Social Sciences and Humanities 547 12 16 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 29
Documents by Best Scientists*: 36
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 39
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.693
Impact Factor: 3.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Comparative Migration Studies?

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Immigration, Political economy, Politics, Refugee and Migration studies. Issues in Immigration were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Citizenship, Development economics, Ethnic group and Gender studies. The Development economics study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Transnationalism.

The in-depth study on Ethnic group also explores topics in the intersecting field of Demographic economics. The research on Political economy featured in it combines topics in other fields like Corporate governance, State (polity) and Multiculturalism. It connects research in Multiculturalism with the related topic of Solidarity.

It explores issues in Politics which can be linked to other research areas like Economy and Emigration. The Refugee study featured in it draws connections with the study of Economic growth. Comparative Migration Studies explores topics in Migration studies which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Field (Bourdieu) and Institutionalisation.

  • Immigration (36.82%)
  • Political economy (22.38%)
  • Politics (21.30%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • African migration: trends, patterns, drivers (145 citations)
  • Solidarity in diverse societies: beyond neoliberal multiculturalism and welfare chauvinism (110 citations)
  • Surveying immigrants without sampling frames - evaluating the success of alternative field methods. (67 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Comparative Migration Studies:

The journal articles are organized to address concerns in the fields of Immigration, Politics, Multiculturalism, Development economics and Political economy. The most cited articles with studies in Immigration featured incorporate elements of Economic growth, Welfare state, Socialization, Emigration and Field (Bourdieu). The works on Politics tackled in the most cited articles bring together disciplines like Migration studies and Economy.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • Social science
  • China

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of Comparative Migration Studies is to expand the discussion of research in Politics, Immigration, Political economy, Refugee and State (polity). Topics in Politics were tackled in line with various other fields like Corporate governance, Negotiation and Emigration. Comparative Migration Studies focused on works that combine different research areas such as Immigration and Qualitative property.

The Political economy works featured in it incorporate elements from Control (management) and Voting. It facilitates discussions on Refugee that incorporate concepts from other fields like Government and Legislation. Topics in State (polity) explored in Comparative Migration Studies were investigated in conjunction with research in Social relation, Bureaucracy and Public administration.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A theory of migration: the aspirations-capabilities framework. (8 citations)
  • “By women, for women, and with women”: on the integration of highly qualified female refugees into the labour Markets of Berlin and Brandenburg (3 citations)
  • Governing displaced migration in Europe: housing and the role of the “local” (2 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Comparative Migration Studies (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Godfried Engbersen (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Peter Scholten (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Nathan Levy (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Melissa Siegel (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Maurice Crul (3 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Comparative Migration Studies (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Erasmus University Rotterdam (22 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Amsterdam (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Oxford (11 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • European University Institute (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Max Planck Society (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 4.17% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.39% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.04% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.74% of all publications and 47.83% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

How Migration Studies Can Benefit Various Careers

Studies in Comparative Migration can provide a great foundation for a variety of careers, but specifically for those interested in library sciences, understanding cultural shifts and movements can be key to fostering inclusivity and maintaining a relevant collection. For instance, a school librarian in Delaware may serve a diverse students body, and knowledge about immigration and multiculturalism could be invaluable in this role.

There are specific qualifications needed for those considering a career as a school librarian. Typically, a Master’s degree is required along with a teacher certification. Depending on the state, there are also requirements for library media specialist certification. For more detailed information on how to become a librarian in Delaware and its specific requirements, you can refer to this school librarian requirements delaware guide.

Furthermore, having in-depth knowledge and understanding of Migration studies could enhance a librarian's ability to provide resources and services that cater to diverse populations. This can contribute to the overall inclusivity and effectiveness of the library's offerings. This illustrates how scholarly research and studies can have practical, real-world application in various careers.

Top Publications

  • A theory of migration: the aspirations-capabilities framework.

    Hein de Haas

    (2021)
    798 Citations
  • Rethinking labour migration: Covid-19, essential work, and systemic resilience.

    Bridget Anderson;Friedrich Poeschel;Martin Ruhs;Martin Ruhs

    (2021)
    87 Citations
  • A crisis mode in migration governance: comparative and analytical insights

    (2022)
    44 Citations
  • Immigration in the populist crucible: comparing Brexit and Trump

    Christian Joppke

    (2020)
    44 Citations
  • Immigration policy mismatches and counterproductive outcomes: unauthorized migration to the U.S. in two eras

    Douglas S. Massey

    (2020)
    42 Citations
  • Between fragmentation and institutionalisation: the rise of migration studies as a research field

    Nathan Levy;Asya Pisarevskaya;Peter Scholten

    (2020)
    37 Citations
  • Migration drivers and migration choice: interrogating responses to migration and development interventions in West Africa

    (2022)
    28 Citations
  • Governing displaced migration in Europe: housing and the role of the “local”

    Nasar Meer;Claudio Dimaio;Emma Hill;Maria Angeli

    (2021)
    23 Citations
  • Embracing uncertainty: rethinking migration policy through pastoralists’ experiences

    (2022)
    21 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Pursuing a degree in Social Sciences and Humanities opens diverse career opportunities, many of which can be accessed through flexible online programs. For those interested in information management and archival work, exploring ala accredited mls programs offers pathways to become professional librarians or information specialists. These programs combine essential library science skills with digital knowledge.

A specialized focus on information organization can be further deepened by obtaining a library science masters, which prepares graduates for leadership roles in libraries, museums, and other knowledge centers. This degree is ideal for those passionate about managing information in both traditional and modern formats.

For students inclined towards understanding societal behaviors and structures, an online bachelors degree in sociology online provides foundational knowledge relevant to careers in social work, policy analysis, and human services. This degree enables flexibility while offering a comprehensive exploration of societal dynamics.

Additionally, those interested in guiding individuals and communities often pursue an advanced education through an online phd counselor education and supervision. This credential is essential for qualified counselor educators and supervisors aiming to impact mental health and counseling education at higher levels.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal

Recently Published Articles