Welcome to the Journal of Migration and Societies
Welcome to the Journal of Migration and Societies (JMS), an open-access, peer-reviewed journal at the forefront of global migration scholarship. In an era of unprecedented human mobility, forced displacement, and rapidly evolving migration policies, JMS is committed to providing a rigorous and inclusive platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working to understand and address one of the defining challenges of our time. We warmly invite you to explore our published work and to consider contributing your own research to our growing community.
Why Publish with Us?
JMS offers a rigorous double-blind peer review process, immediate open-access publication upon acceptance, broad international readership and visibility, author retention of copyright under the CC BY 4.0 license, APC waivers for authors from low- and middle-income countries, and long-term digital preservation through LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archival systems.
Indexing and Visibility
The Journal of Migration and Societies is actively pursuing indexing in major academic databases and indexing services to maximize the reach and impact of published scholarship. Every effort is made to ensure that research published in JMS reaches the widest possible audience of scholars, policymakers, and practitioners around the world.
Current Issue
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Inaugural Issue
The inaugural issue of the Journal of Migration and Societies marks the beginning of a scholarly platform dedicated to advancing critical, interdisciplinary conversations on human mobility and its far‑reaching social implications. Bringing together emerging and established voices, this first volume explores the complex intersections of migration with identity, governance, inequality, culture, and community formation.
Across its contributions, the issue highlights the diverse experiences of migrants and the evolving structures that shape mobility in a rapidly changing world. Articles examine both contemporary and historical dynamics, offering empirical depth, theoretical innovation, and methodological plurality. Together, they set the tone for a journal committed to rigorous inquiry, global perspectives, and the pursuit of knowledge that informs policy, enriches public understanding, and deepens academic debate.
As the journal’s foundational publication, this issue establishes a space for dialogue across disciplines and geographies—inviting readers to engage with the multifaceted realities of migration and the societies it transforms.
Published: 2025-05-01