The international scientific journal International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy has been ranked in the second quartile (Q2) of the Scopus category of Political Science and International Relations based on its CiteScore for 2025. This places the journal among the top half of indexed journals in its category.
Scopus is an international database of scientific publications that ranks journals by research field, with the CiteScore indicator based on the citations received by published works. A Q2 ranking therefore indicates the international visibility and citation impact of research published in the journal. The journal’s CiteScore for 2025 is 1.8.
The journal was founded in 2012 by Assoc. Prof. Dr Gorazd Justinek, now Dean of DOBA University of Applied Sciences and Editor-in-Chief of the journal. It is published by the international publishing house Inderscience in London and has been indexed in Scopus since 2023. The journal focuses on issues at the intersection of diplomacy and business, bringing together researchers and experts from around the world.
For DOBA University of Applied Sciences, this achievement is of particular significance and represents an important international reference. The University is involved in the leadership of an international scientific journal, while its higher ranking strengthens the visibility of its research activities and opens up additional opportunities for collaboration with authors and institutions abroad. It also provides encouragement for the further development of research activities.
