International Migration

Top Research Topics at International Migration?

The journal focuses on Immigration, Economic growth, Development economics, Refugee and Demographic economics. The journal explores topics in Immigration which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Context (language use), Ethnic group, Labour economics and Politics. The Politics study featured in International Migration draws parallels with the field of Political economy.

Specifically, studies on Developing country are prevalent in the Economic growth works discussed. Research on Developing country addressed in the journal frequently intersections with the field of Human resources. The studies on Development economics discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Human migration and Emigration.

• Immigration (27.83%)
• Economic growth (24.07%)
• Development economics (15.77%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• The new economics of labour migration and the role of remittances in the migration process. (870 citations)
• Acculturation and Adaptation in a New Society (520 citations)
• The Migration of Professionals: Theories and Typologies (437 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Migration:

The journal papers generally zeroe in on subjects such as Economic growth, Immigration, Development economics, Refugee and Developing country. While Economic growth is the focus of the published papers, it also provides insights into the studies of Context (language use), Human migration, Globalization, Human resources and Politics. The studies on Immigration discussed at the journal papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Labour economics, Demographic economics and Emigration.

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

• Law
• World War II
• China

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The foci of International Migration are Refugee, Demographic economics, Immigration, Political economy and Gender studies. It addresses concerns in Refugee which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Economic growth, Convention, Corporate governance and Public relations. The Convention study featured falls within the wider field of Law.

Immigration research discussed connects with the study of Labour economics. While the journal focused on Political economy, it was also able to explore topics like Context (language use) and Politics. The journal facilitates the exploration of Politics in relation to the field of Calais.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Recognition of Prior Learning for Highly Skilled Refugees’ Labour Market Integration (4 citations)
• Highly Skilled Entrepreneurial Refugees: Legal and Practical Barriers and Enablers to Start Up in the Netherlands (4 citations)
• What are the Main Factors Associated with Immigrants’ Subjective Well‐being in Italy? Evidence from Self‐reported Life Satisfaction (3 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.

Top authors and change over time

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

• Reginald Appleyard (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Philip L. Martin (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Susan F. Martin (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Ahmet İçduygu (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Charles W. Stahl (8 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

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

• Georgetown University (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Amsterdam (26 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
• International Organization for Migration (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Australian National University (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Western Australia (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last 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, 4.97% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 4.58% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.46% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.69% of all publications and 69.28% 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.

Career Paths in International Migration Research

Choosing the right career path can be challenging. If you have an interest in topics related to international migration and want to contribute impactful research within this field, there are various pathways to consider. These range from academia, to governmental policy advising, to roles within international non-government organizations (NGOs).

One potential role to consider is working in education, particularly as a school librarian. School librarians have a unique opportunity to guide students and teachers towards resources that can enhance their understanding of complex subjects, such as international migration. They can also foster a culture of research and inquiry, shaping the minds of future leaders in global migration research. If you're located in North Dakota and are interested in exploring this career path, you can refer to our guide on how to become a school librarian in North Dakota.

Another potential career path lies within the realm of policy development. With a deep understanding of international migration trends and implications, you could work as an advisor for governmental organizations, helping shape policies that not only address immediate migration issues, but also work towards sustainable, long-term solutions.

Alternatively, you can consider a career with non-governmental organizations. NGOs are often at the forefront of addressing migration issues, providing much-needed support to affected communities. Your research skills and understanding of migration could be invaluable in such settings, helping shape programs that can make a real difference in people's lives.

Remember, your career path can take many different forms, and these examples are just the tip of the iceberg. With dedication and passion, your research in international migration could lead to many exciting and impactful career opportunities.